Citizens of the Week

Cobbs Creek Park Cleanups

How a retired Philly high school science teacher started an all-volunteer anti-litter operation in Cobbs Creek Park

By Nick Russo

Let’s Make Every Day A Day of Service

Philly’s MLK Day of Service is the nation’s biggest. But it doesn’t capture who King really was. We must do better.

By Larry Platt

Help Keep Philadelphians Warm

As temperatures stay low, many Philadelphians will urgently need to find warmth over the next several weeks. Here, some simple, impactful ways you can support them.

By Nina Dilworth

How to Give Back on Thanksgiving

With food prices and hunger on the rise, giving what you can is especially important this holiday season. Here’s how you can help people and families for Thanksgiving in 2021.

By Katherine Rapin
Business for Good

Promptworks

The local software company proves that investing in the well-being of employees and the community can be good for the bottom line, too

By Courtney DuChene
Citizens of the Week

Welcome Bread

The volunteer peanut butter and jelly brigade is helping to feed thousands of people throughout the region during the pandemic

By Elena Musher Eisenstadt
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