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Philly nonprofit needs help sending exonerated former inmates to ‘Innocence’ conference
If you weren't guilty to begin with, life after prison still isn't easy.
Philly organization Erase the Rate addresses gun violence by empowering the community
A "Walk to End Homicide" is set for February 10.
In North Philly, a former Boy Scout is now a scoutmaster
Antonio McCall is mentoring young boys through the same program he grew up with.
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The people who care for Philly’s gunshot victims
Funeral directors, doctors and community activists on how they interact with families and deal with death
This Germantown native helps Philly dogs get adopted and takes strays off the streets
Steve Morales began working with dogs when he was in prison. Now he's full time at ACCT.
One Community College student’s path from prison to arts: ‘I came out here with a goal’
David Coit is part of the Center for Male Engagement at CCP.
This festival will help bail Black mothers and fathers out of jail
Circle Mobilizing Because Black Lives Matter is open to the public and raising money to get parents home for the holidays.
Philly’s refugee and immigrant families are connecting through community soccer
About 50 families participated in this weekend's event in Castor Gardens.
After 10 years in and out of jail, how a West Philly father made it back to college
What kept Anthony Hirschbuhl from succeeding and how he finally 'made it through.'
How this Philly hackathon plans to help people after prison
Power-Up Reentry: A Digital Solutions Day will bring together coders, journalists and returning citizens together.