Topic: Volunteering
Not Your Country Club’s Squash Team
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
By Jessica Blatt Press
Clean Up Trash With Pro Sports Teams
The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Philly Can Still Win
Feeling terrible today? Us too. Here, a few things you can do as a Philadelphian to make everything better
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Eagles Win the (Civic) Super Bowl!
No matter what happens on Sunday (cue: GREASE THE POLES!), our team will always be winners for their contributions off the field. Here, a look at how our beloved Birds are really making a difference
By Aly Kerrigan and Ethan Young
“I. Am. The. Dream.”
Thousands of Philadelphians participated in volunteer work on Monday for MLK Day of Service. Here’s a look at some of them.
By Stella Ragas and Theo Wyss-Flamm
How to Help Refugees in Philadelphia
In late 2022, Philadelphia welcomed a bus of migrants Philly-style: with open arms. They are among thousands who come here every year. Here, ways to support them
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine Rapin
App + Amex = Millions for Good
Keith Leaphart's Philanthropi has partnered with American Express to let 25,000 members round up their purchases to give to charity
By Courtney DuChene
How a Community Fridge Built … a Community
Jane Ellis opened one of the city’s first community fridges at the start of Covid. Two years later, Germantown’s two free-to-all pantries testify to the power and promise of mutual aid
By Ethan Young
Time is Money
A networking event for young Philadelphia professionals interested in investing time to help local causes, courtesy of the Zack and Julie Ertz Foundation
By Ethan Young
10+ Ways to Volunteer in Philly This Summer
Looking for opportunities for volunteering? Philadelphia has plenty. Read on for local groups where people of all ages — especially kids and teens — can make a difference over (and beyond) summer break
By Grace Turner