Topic: Nonprofits

The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative helped nearly 2,000 Philadelphians find work. Now, with a large grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the organization is expanding and rebranding to connect more Philadelphians with skills, jobs and career opportunities

The 40-something year-old Norris Square-based nonprofit Xiente takes a new, all-ages approach to tackling poverty among some of Philadelphia’s poorest residents

UArts. Benefits Data Trust. The Free Library Author Series. Resources for Human Development … Is the nonprofit sector imploding? What the hell’s going on?

The CEO of a health services nonprofit calls on Mayor Parker to ensure fast, reliable payment to organizations doing the hard work of keeping Philadelphians safe and healthy

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.