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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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Community Grocer Challenging ‘Broken System,’ Readying First-of-Its-Kind Grocery Store in Cobbs Creek
Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru are reshaping the status quo with The Community Grocer, a first-of-its-kind grocery store in Cobbs Creek that will offer hot, prepared meals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. “This is a physical protest to a broken system,” said Imbot. The future grocer and…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as gay, and discovering his passion for activism while working as a church secretary at a church on the University of Pennsylvania campus. After many years serving and advocating for people…
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Meet Fairmount Park Conservancy’s Next CEO, Tony Sorrentino
The Fairmount Park Conservancy recently announced the hiring of Tony Sorrentino as its next chief executive officer, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Sorrentino, who will officially take on the new role in October, currently serves as an associate president at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a veteran of Penn’s community and…
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The Lincoln Center: Nature’s Remedy—Get Outside!
In a world where many people spend as much time interacting with a digital screen as they do talking to a human being, feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and an inability to turn the brain off is all too familiar. But a simple and free remedy is just outside that door—nature. Opening the door and…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…
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Newly Rebranded Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Expands Its Mission
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, a champion of healthy living in the region, has officially rebranded as the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, reports Courtney Diener Stokes for The Mercury. The change was announced on July 4. It reflects the organization’s broader mission to serve the full spectrum of community needs. The transformation follows…
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Philadelphia Confronts Black Infant Mortality Crisis Through Community Action
As Pennsylvania lawmakers advance budget priorities that include maternal health initiatives, community leaders are mobilizing grassroots efforts to address a devastating public health crisis: Black infant mortality rates that continue to impact families across Philadelphia. The statistics are damning. According to March of Dimes data, Black infants in Pennsylvania die at more than twice the…
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8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers
In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…
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TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection
The love for pets runs deep at TLC. Staff members happily consider their dogs, cats, and even goldfish to be part of the family. That’s because the TLC staff have come to learn how beneficial they are in contributing to a joyful and tight-knit family. Here are the beautiful and sometimes surprising ways our pets…
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Engineer Brings Creative Programming Opportunities to Coatesville
Local engineer Shane Cloyd has brought creative new education opportunities to the Coatesville community, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Cloyd, currently a Principal Engineer at Penske Logistics, operates technology and arts after-school programming in downtown Coatesville. Out of a previously unused 8,000 square foot building, he manages Our Dot Art and STEAM/POWER. Both…
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The Lincoln Center: Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Sibling Rivalry
Romulus and Remus. Scar and Mufasa. Thor and Loki. Sibling rivalry has been around forever and is a common experience in families with more than one child. While it can be challenging, this rivalry also offers valuable learning opportunities for children, teaching them about conflict resolution, empathy, and cooperation. With the right support, parents and…
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New Tool from Circular Philadelphia Maps Donation and Recycling Sites Across City
Circular Philadelphia has launched an interactive new tool to help users find donation and recycling sites throughout the city, that is being funded by a $20,000 grant from the Green Family Foundation, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The new tool, ResourcePhilly, aims to reduce waste in Philadelphia by helping residents find responsible drop-off locations for…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Emily Gatto, Director, TLC Wellness
Emily Gatto, Director of TLC Wellness at The Lincoln Center, grew up in Wyndmoor. As a kid, she loved a wide range of music and worked hard at part-time jobs as a teenager, but she struggled with school due to an undiagnosed learning disability. With the support of her parents and a few other key…
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A New Share Food Program Warehouse Has Opened in Holmes
A 9,000-square-foot food distribution warehouse was officially dedicated and opened Thursday in Holmes, reports the Daily Times. Local officials and community leaders, as well as representatives from the Share Food Program, were on hand for a ribbon-cutting. The new warehouse at 101 Amosland Road will be a central hub for food storage and distribution in…
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Philadelphia Nonprofit Empowers Young Women in Underserved Communities
The Evoluer House is an nonprofit organization in Old City that helps young girls and women succeed through various challenges, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The organization was founded in 2004 by Cheryl Ann Wadlington. “We discovered that there were so many issues that were facing, particularly girls of color, where they…
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William Way LGBT Community Center to Relocate, Sell Midtown Village Headquarters
The William Way LGBT Community Center is planning to relocate from its Midtown Village headquarters, subsequently putting its current home for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The organization moved to its Spruce Street location back in 1996 and plans to list the property by early July. William Way LGBT Community Center…
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Doylestown-Based McCartney Foundation Benefits Hearing-Impaired, Special-Needs Communities
A nonprofit in Bucks County, inspired by the life and legacy of a pioneering educator, is carrying forward a family’s mission to uplift the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities through empathy, education, and action. Founded in 2014 in memory of Dr. Brian McCartney, a Philadelphia native who was the first deaf superintendent of the Michigan School…
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