Posts tagged with Charities and nonprofits

Last Updated: Dec. 11, 2017 · 1:16 p.m.

Give away all your stuff: Where to donate things you no longer need in Philly

From local nonprofits to thrift shops, and national charities to upcycling stores, where to send clothes and other items for a purposeful second life.

Dishes from Caphe Roasters's Jacob Trinh, who will serve food at the event

Sneakers and rising Philly chefs will highlight black tie gala to support trauma survivors

Dishes will represent cultures around the world: “Food to bring people together,” said Kampar Kitchen’s Ange Branca.

Philly resident Jake Madeira and his 9-month-old daughter Marlowe pose with their free avocados

Avogeddon in Philadelphia: Thousands flock to FDR Park for free avocados from Sharing Excess

“The word really got out there,” said the nonprofit’s founder. “We’ve never had a distribution event like this."

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Union League of Philadelphia on South Broad Street

All about the Union League — and why a Philly institution is honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The fancy club was founded in 1862 to support President Lincoln’s efforts in the Civil War.

The South Street Police Detail was established in 1985, and the mini station opened in 1992

South Street police are getting an award for their response to the June shooting that injured 14 people, raising questions on the corridor

A friends group representing local civic associations wants to show appreciation for the officers who patrol the strip.

This Philly org provides Chinese immigrant families with the tools to heal, as the pandemic intensifies anti-Asian hate

After two years working in the community, the Chinese Immigrant Family Wellness Initiative is continuing to grow.

Stakeholders talk about the findings in 'Reflecting Forward' at the P4 Hub in Wayne Junction

Broke in Philly

Still facing barriers, Black-led nonprofits issue challenge to regional funders: ‘Get to know us’

“Too often,” the study says, “sensitivity to the issues of Black folks has a shelf life.”

The Community College of Philadelphia on Spring Garden Street

CCP alum makes $100k gift to Center on Disability to help students like him succeed

Legally blind when he attended college, Gunter Pfau is now CEO of a commerce technology company with 150 employees.

Prevention Point on the left, at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and Monmouth Street

Former Prevention Point staff say sexual assault and harassment went unaddressed at the Kensington community health nonprofit

The executive director declined to address the allegations, but said reforms have been made.

Latino Life in Philly

Novelista puertorriqueño radicado en Filadelfia gana beca nacional

Francisco Font Acevedo es uno de los veinte escritores puertorriqueños, tanto en Puerto Rico como en la diáspora estadounidense, que recibió la beca inaugural Letras Boricuas de $25,000.