Citizens of the Week

Jermaine Womack and Emily Callaghan

The West Philly neighbors are helping provide for the loved ones often overlooked during times like Covid-19: pets

By Sophie Borgenicht

Where to Volunteer in Philly in March

Our guide to volunteering in Philly this month includes opportunities to work in school libraries, spruce up vacant lots and repair homes for those in need

By Kellie Brown

9 Volunteer Opportunities in Philly This Month

Learn about a host of local organizations looking for volunteers this month

By Elizabeth Warner
Ideas We Should Steal

Harmony Project

The Columbus, OH, nonprofit connects people across lines of difference to sing and to serve more than 60,000 volunteer hours per year. Is there room in Philly for something similar?

By Jill Harkins
Citizen of the Week

Lauren Helge

The Roxborough woman wanted to help animals affected by the Australian fires. So she turned to what she often does when she wants to give to others: crocheting

By Courtney DuChene

11 Ways to Volunteer in Philly this Month

Take care of shelter animals, sort through food and winter clothing donations and more volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia in January

By Jessica Blatt Press

Thank you, Philly!

Philadelphians on what they’re most grateful for about their city—and how they love it back

By Kiersten A. Adams and Elizabeth Warner
Citizen of the Week

Michael Bennett

He served our country in Vietnam. Now, the former U.S. Postal worker continues to give back to his community every single day. This Veterans Day, we salute him

By Jessica Blatt Press
The Citizen Recommends

Volunteering Untapped PHL

The Millennial-focused group is helping out at Philadelphia Community Corps on Saturday. Join them in doing good—and make friends while you do

By Colin Lodewick
Citizen of the Week

Scott Blunk

The volunteer at W.B. Saul High School’s on-campus farm is taking what was once seen as troublesome and expensive animal waste and transforming it from poo to profit

By Jill Harkins