• Campus Philly Celebrates 20 Years of Making Philadelphia Attractive for College Students, Grads

    Campus Philly Celebrates 20 Years of Making Philadelphia Attractive for College Students, Grads

    This year marks Campus Philly’s 20th year as an economic development non-profit dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse, emerging talent in Greater Philadelphia. Since it was founded in 2004, Campus Philly has led the Philadelphia region in high-impact initiatives that have propelled the college graduate retention rate to over 50 percent. Now, there are…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins

    AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins

    With the arrival of travel season, AARP Pennsylvania reminds travelers to remain vigilant against scams that could turn dream vacations into disappointing ordeals. Travelers looking forward to relaxing and exploring new destinations should be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals on vacation rentals and car hires. “Nothing ruins a vacation faster than realizing your booking was a…

  • Philadelphia Nonprofit ArtSmart Offers Tuition-free Music Lessons To Young Singers Nationwide

    Philadelphia Nonprofit ArtSmart Offers Tuition-free Music Lessons To Young Singers Nationwide

    ArtSmart, the nonprofit that started in Philadelphia and has since expanded to other U.S. cities, helps kids hone their musical talents by offering one-on-one, tuition-free music lessons, writes Buffy Gorrilla for NPR. One of the participants in the program is Journae Barnes. Barnes was a freshman at Franklin Learning Center in 2020, when all her…

  • The Now-Former Broad Street Ministry Updates Brand, Adds ‘Love’ To Its Name

    The Now-Former Broad Street Ministry Updates Brand, Adds ‘Love’ To Its Name

    Broad Street Ministry, the Center City-based nonprofit that provides social services to people experiencing deep poverty, has changed its name to Broad Street Love, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. “Love is at the heart of radical hospitality. And now love will be at the heart of our name,” said Laure Biron, CEO of Broad…

  • Historic Philadelphia Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Philly’s History to Life

    Historic Philadelphia Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Philly’s History to Life

    This year marks the 30 years since Historic Philadelphia was founded, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The Old City-based nonprofit’s mission is to bring Philadelphia’s Historic District to life.  “Thirty years of making history fun and real and making it relevant for visitors and residents,” said Amy Needle, President and CEO of Historic Philadelphia.…

  • Here’s How You Can Support Bucks County’s Fight Against Hunger Without Leaving Home

    Here’s How You Can Support Bucks County’s Fight Against Hunger Without Leaving Home

    The United Way of Bucks County is launching its annual “Bucks Knocks Out Hunger” campaign in a unique fashion this year by hosting a “non-event” on May 29, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.   Traditionally, a blend of a food drive and meal-packing event, the campaign this year invites participants to donate the cost…

  • Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Brings the Land of Rising Sun to Philadelphia

    Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Brings the Land of Rising Sun to Philadelphia

    The Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center in Fairmount Park has a rich history that dates back hundreds of years, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “You feel like you are in Kyoto, Japan,” said Kazumi Teune, executive director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. “The garden represents the essence, core of the Japanese elements.” Teune…

  • Hopeworks Receives $1 Million Donation To Give More Students Tech Opportunities, Expand Kensington Space

    Hopeworks Receives $1 Million Donation To Give More Students Tech Opportunities, Expand Kensington Space

    Hopeworks, the tech workforce development organization, has received a $1 million donation to expand its pool of fresh tech talent, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The donation will help increase the number of students it can train, add more program offerings, and expand the space at its Kensington location. “The growth of Hopeworks is only…

  • Yardley Ice House Marks 30 Years with Charity T-Shirt and Local Art Celebration

    Yardley Ice House Marks 30 Years with Charity T-Shirt and Local Art Celebration

    The Yardley Ice House celebrated its 30th anniversary by unveiling a commemorative t-shirt and donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Artists of Yardley, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. AOY is a non-profit that aims to support creativity in the community. The t-shirt was designed by the organization’s member Yvonne Reyes and…

  • FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9

    FirstBank Charitable Foundation Hosts Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Today, May 9

    Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit is at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Foundation invites all donors, philanthropists, corporate givers, and nonprofits to drop in from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM to learn how to make the most of…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024

    AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024

    On May 7, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older.  Eighty percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73 percent),…

  • Exton Native, Former NFL Star Strives to Do His Best On and Off the Field

    Exton Native, Former NFL Star Strives to Do His Best On and Off the Field

    Exton native Matt Ryan just announced his retirement from professional football, yet he’s far from retiring from his charity and donation work that he has been passionate about throughout his career, writes Alexis Stevens for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Ryan has involved himself in caring for multiple causes, including founding ATL: Advancing The Lives with his wife,…

  • FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9

    FirstBank Charitable Foundation To Host Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit May 9

    On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. The Summit will be held at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester), and registration is free but requested. The Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit begins at 8:00 AM with a Nonprofit…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Cryptocurrency Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Cryptocurrency Scams

    AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. With the digital currency market expanding, the profit potential has attracted not only investors but also a concerning increase in fraudulent schemes. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task…

  • AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street

    AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street

    AARP Pennsylvania recently participated in the first 2024 Walk Audit along North Broad Street. This first community Walk Audit was launched by The Philadelphia Livable Communities Network — which consists of community organizations like AARP Pennsylvania, HACE, North Broad Renaissance, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Philadelphia Orchard Project, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,…

  • Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness

    Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness

    Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To celebrate its milestone anniversary, Saint John’s Hospice hosted a 60th Anniversary Gala at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia. At the event five organizations were recognized with the…

  • Kensington Barber Gives Support, Finds Peace One Haircut At a Time

    Kensington Barber Gives Support, Finds Peace One Haircut At a Time

    For the past nine years, Josh Santiago has run a three-days-a-week mobile barbershop, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Santiago is the founder of one-man nonprofit, Empowering Cuts, in which he provides free haircuts throughout the Philadelphia region and also tours the country with a mobile barber van.  He estimates that 90 percent of…

  • Current Wharton Student, Penn Alumnus Partner To Co-Found Nonprofit To Help Philadelphia Youth

    Current Wharton Student, Penn Alumnus Partner To Co-Found Nonprofit To Help Philadelphia Youth

    A Wharton student co-founded a nonprofit with the goal of deconstructing racial, cultural, and religious barriers through discussion-based educational programs, writes Nina Rawal for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Philly Unity Project was established by Tsion Bezabih and Larry Kaplan, her former high school teacher and University of Pennsylvania alumnus. The nonprofit aims to provide young students…