Data shows 1.37 million students were homeless in 2023
The National Center for Homeless Education has released its latest report on students experiencing homelessness. more
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Civic Coalition to Save Lives issues positive impact report
The intervention work championed by the Civic Coalition to Save Lives has played a pivotal role in Philadelphia’s gun violence reduction. more
U.S. Senate to consider bill to eliminate U.S. Dept. of Education
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. Department of Education in a not-surprising move since it was part of Project 2025. more
Phila. Citizen assesses loss of Hunger Coalition and BDT
The closures came at a particularly bad time: No state in the country saw food prices soar as much as Pennsylvania, and no city more than Philadelphia, in 2023. more
City, National Homeless Persons Memorial Day events set
On National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, Philadelphians will gather in-person to honor those who died in Philadelphia while they were without a place to call home. more
Funders urged to strategically invest in BIPOC nonprofits
Community-based organizations are one of the greatest levers for change. more
UW's Center for Leadership Equity supports Black nonprofit leaders
The Center for Leadership Equity in Philadelphia is a new organization informed by a local affinity group, Black Nonprofit Chief Executives of Philadelphia with 300 members. more
'Civil society is being tested like never before'
So begins the 2024 State of Civil Society Report by Civicus, a global alliance of organizations dedicated to preserving and strengthening civil society. more
Temple's Hope Center previews student basic needs survey
Our preview offers a look into basic needs insecurity rates among some strategically undervalued student populations: parenting students, LGBTQIA+ students, Black, and Indigenous students. more
Is your voter registration up to date?
A reminder from the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of State. more
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