Topic: Volunteering
Project MEOW
An all-volunteer group in West Philadelphia takes a cat-by-cat approach to caring for some of the city’s 400,000 strays — and wants your help
By Kate Krauss
Good Things to Do Down the Shore
A non-selfish guide to lighten your footprint and do something nice this summer for the beach towns you love
By Olivia Kram, Lauren McCutcheon and Gianna Voges
Michael Wong
If this former Fortune 500 executive, Wharton lecturer and father of two has time to volunteer for his local animal shelter, what’s your excuse?
By Emilia Maia
How to Make that Super Bowl Feeling Last Forever …
The Birds won by playing as a team. You can, too. Join something!
By Lauren McCutcheon
Do Something To Make Philly Awesome
Your one-stop-shop for civic engagement so you can be a better Philadelphia citizen.
By Ralph Thorn
52 Small Ways To Make A Better Philly
Do one thing a week that makes you a better citizen of your city. Here, some ideas to get you started
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
15+ Ways to Help Others this Thanksgiving
Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.
By Ethan Young
Young People Doing Amazing Things
Over 1,000 high schoolers participated in the first Philly Service Award program last year, showcasing the impact teenagers can have on their communities. Another cohort will kick off this fall
By Delaney Parks
Let’s Save Democracy … Again!
The Citizen teamed up with Changing the Conversation to train volunteers on the power of deep canvassing — to boost voter turnout ahead of the 2024 presidential election
By Malcolm Burnley, Sarah Gross and Alexandra Katzen
Making their Last Days their Best Days
For more than a decade, City of Elderly Love has given Philadelphia’s oldest and therefore least adoptable dogs and cats the life-changing possibility of living out their golden years in comfort
By Lauren McCutcheon