Topic: Nonprofits

The Forman Arts Initiative hired its first executive director, Adjoa Jones de Almeida, to shape their vision for an exhibit and engagement space centering their vast art collection and local community. Just don’t call it a museum

The Penn Medicine physician turned his five near-death experiences into a mission to save the lives of people suffering from humanity’s 12,000 known diseases. Is it any wonder, then, that Fajgenbaum is our Citizen of the Year?

Former Eagle Connor Barwin’s annual fundraiser to rebuild city parks features the Philly-born singer songwriter, a tailgate party with special guests and a chance to rock out for good

This nonprofit brings out the creative writer in school-age students in Philly and beyond. In a city with an abysmal literacy rate, these efforts are paying off.

A Northeast Philly native is transforming how the world treats people with disabilities, one goofy YouTube interview at a time.

The founder of Evoluer House has empowered 3,000 young girls of color in Philadelphia to attend college and succeed in life.

A local nonprofit combines picking up litter with help for people who are homeless. You’re invited to their next event

City kids playing squash? The nonprofit SquashSmarts has combined the sport with academic and social support as a college and career launchpad for hundreds of Philly kids

The executive director of an impact evaluation group distills five lessons learned in five years of helping mission-oriented organizations make real change in Philly

The founder of Philly BOLT believes the key to transforming communities lies in trusting the people who live there to lead the way