Hopeworks: Helping Young People Recode Their Future
When people think about technology’s place at the forefront of society, they might not always think about how it connects to young people from marginalized backgrounds. That’s where Hopeworks, a...
When people think about technology’s place at the forefront of society, they might not always think about how it connects to young people from marginalized backgrounds. That’s where Hopeworks, a...
Today, 20 percent of teenagers struggle with mental health issues and only one in five of them get support. SpeakUp!, a local nonprofit, helps teens have honest and courageous conversations...
Philadelphia is the poorest large city in the nation, and that doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because of policies that reinforce poverty rather than relieve it. One of those policies...
The Mighty Writers mission is simple, but far-reaching: no-cost programs that teach kids and teens to think and write clearly. Mighty Writers launched with one location in South Philadelphia...
A city like Philadelphia, with its small streets, bike sharing options, and progressive leadership, is ripe to become one of the most bicycle-friendly places in the U.S. Already, many of...
People experiencing homelessness have many of the same worries everyone else has, including finding quality child care for their little ones. A new program at People’s Emergency Center (PEC) is...
Cigarette butts dropped on the ground increase the need for sidewalk and street sweeping, and cleaning in parks, drains, and waterways. In fact, tobacco litter alone makes up more than...
The Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP) was founded in 2007 to answer the question: How can more Philadelphians access fresh fruit? 10 years in, POP has planted 59 orchards, “each one...
Anticipation has been building for a long time regarding the Rail Park, a three-mile linear park and recreational pathway connecting 10 distinct Philadelphia neighborhoods to Fairmount Park and Center City...
It’s hard to get some good play-time in your schoolyard if the asphalt isn’t even safe to run on, and you don’t have a gymnasium. But thanks to a range...