Philanthropy : Featured Stories

Traumatic childhood experiences can impact mental health, but they can also have serious longterm ramifications for a person's physical health. This troubling echo can plague whole communities -- fortunately, Philly is at the forefront of tackling the problem.

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At EAT Cafe, local families will be able to pay-what-they-can and enjoy a delicious sit-down meal. This community restaurant, backed by Drexel and the Vetri Foundation, could serve as a model for how food can transform a community.

Broad Street Ministry feeds and serves some of the city's most vulnerable citizens, and now they're using modern tools such as data collection and crowdfunding to have an even bigger impact.

This Northern Liberties-based artist illuminates the shifts in her evolving neighborhood.

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By combining creativity with social justice advocacy, two Philadelphia artists are making life better for the previously incarcerated. 

From building better internships to helping adults finish college degrees, this speaker series offered pathways to more dynamic and inclusive Philadelphia job market.

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In response to some of the most essential issues of our time, dozens of communities across the U.S. -- including some in Philadelphia -- have formed effective, innovative partnerships with the police, improving safety and trust between residents and law enforcement.

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From September 24 through 26, a group of innovators working on small scale, place-based projects around the country convened in Detroit to talk about what works in their cities.

Small businesses and startups in the City of Brotherly Love now have a powerful new tool: Kiva Zip provides crowdfunded, zero-interest loans to entrepreneurs that engage with their communities. Become a lender on October 15 and double your impact.