Nonprofit
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Kensington Residents Build Neighborhood Power and Wealth
With a mission to preserve intergenerational affordability in the neighborhood while also addressing gentrification and displacement, the Kensington Corridor Trust was launched in 2019, writes Bean Seal for Philadelphia Magazine. Since its launch, the trust has been buying up real estate along Kensington Avenue, collects its assets, and then puts it in the hands of…
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This Philadelphia Nonprofit Helps Those With Mental Health, Intellectual Challenges Access Jobs
For individuals with mental health and intellectual challenges, finding a suitable job opportunity can be a difficult ordeal, but a Philadelphia nonprofit is helping remove those barriers, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. COMHAR Inc. is that nonprofit. In the words of COMHAR CEO Trapeta Mayson, “this is about empowerment. It’s about having people…
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New CEO of Fairmount Park Conservancy Sets Sights on Boosting Philadelphia’s Parks Profile
It has now been about three months since Anthony Sorrentino officially took on the role as the CEO of the Fairmount Park Conservancy. However, even before being installed into the role, Sorrentino was already highlighting’s the city’s park system and had sights on exactly what kind of leader he strived to be, writes Kyle Bagenstose…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Supports West Chester Food Cupboard with New Emergency Generator
West Chester Food Cupboard (WCFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, celebrated today the installation of a new generator that will allow the Chester County facility to remain fully open in the event of an extended power outage. Each year, WCFC purchases $800,000 worth of refrigerated and frozen food items. At any point in time, $50,000 worth…
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A Philadelphia Nonprofit Wants to Help City Increase Educational Equity By Incorporating More Play Spaces
Philadelphia nonprofit Playful Learning Landscapes has brought the concept of playful learning to the city over the past decade-plus and want to expand it even more, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in 2009, Playful Learning Landscapes brought playful learning to various spaces, including parks, sidewalks, subway stops, laundromats, grocery stores, and more.…
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Nonprofit Keeps Foster Families and Young Adults Well Rooted
Two Haverford women bring their years of experience as foster parents to their nonprofit Well Rooted, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Katie Casey and her friend Sarah Todd have been fostering for about a decade. Their nonprofit serves families that have just welcomed a new foster child into their home, which can be “a really…
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Community Legal Services to Relocate After 30 Years On Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services will be relocating from its longtime home next year as it recently signed a new 13-year lease at a new location, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After having 1424 Chestnut Street as its home for the past 30 years, Community Legal Services will be moving to a new 32,500-square-foot…
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Local ‘Nonprofit Whisperer’ Named to Board of Directors at Family-Owned Boscov’s
East Goshen Township resident Bob Madonna has spent much of his career helping nonprofits find clarity, stability, and strong leadership. Now, that work is extending into the retail sector, with one of the most popular department store chains in the Mid-Atlantic region. Madonna, the Managing Partner of Diversified Services LLC and a longtime nonprofit advisor,…
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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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Local Woman Finds Calling as Peace Activist at Peace Center in Bucks County
Barbara Simmons began volunteering at The Peace Center in Bucks County in 1987, wanting to help make the world a less dangerous place for her children to grow up in, writes Ann Rejrat for Spotlight PA. Little did she know, this decision would lead to almost 40 years of activism. “You realize it’s not just your kids that matter but…
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TLC: Nutrition and Mental Health, Eating for a Healthier Mind
Student life is full of unpredictable events and circumstances. Some are challenging, and others are delightful; many of both varieties are beyond our control. Students may experience unexpected criticism and plans that fall through, or surprising compliments and happy hangouts with special friends. These moments, both positive and negative, impact students’ mental well-being. Amidst all…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering and Understanding Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate support and helping these students understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical in fostering the success and well-being of these young people. Let’s explore…
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Delaware County Retired Couple Keep Coffee, Community Flowing
A retired Delaware County couple is “brewing community one cup at a time” from their online coffee shop based in Brookhaven, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Mark and Beth Kessler co-founded Third Horse Coffee about three years ago. They sell specialty coffee, artisan roasted from Golden Valley Farms, a family-owned West Chester roaster. “It’s really…
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Bucks County Teens Launch Global Nonprofit to Make Healthcare More Accessible
Kind Koala is a youth-led global nonprofit organization founded by a team of students from Central Bucks High School West who were inspired by a friend. Adam Kadan, Aadi Anantuni, and Nate Liang saw that one of their classmates was being teased for having a gap in his teeth. “He seemed to be really hurt…
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Awards $3 Million to Improve Healthcare Access
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has announced regional funding totaling $3 million to improve access to primary care, vision, and dental services. Grants were awarded through the IBX Foundation Blue Safety Net Health Center Grant Program to 63 health organizations representing Federally Qualified Health Centers, free, and nonprofit clinics in southeastern Pennsylvania. Across the five-county region, IBX…
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How a 30-Year-Old Philadelphia Nonprofit That Provides Professional Clothing Has Evolved Over the Years
The Wardrobe, a Philadelphia nonprofit that launched 30 years ago to provide professional clothing to women, has seen its services evolve as society has evolved, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the organization was launched in 1995, it provided business suits for women. However, as workplace attire and professional clothing has evolved and…
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This West Philly Organization is Providing An Alternative for SNAP Recipients With Its Food First Pantry
Officials announced late Monday, November 3, they would use about $5 billion from a U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore some of the benefits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients will receive this month. With benefits scheduled to be only about half the amount they normally receive, Philadelphia food pantries are helping fill the gap, writes…
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Central Bucks West Students Launch Nonprofit to Boost Financial Literacy
Students learn a great deal during their time in high school, but textbooks and classroom lessons can only take them so far. The most valuable learning often comes from hands-on opportunities. At Central Bucks High School West in Doylestown, students running the Bucks Finance Club noted how many of their peers were interested in investing.…
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