New film focuses on Black men, Black boys, and the gun crisis
“A Hope that Lights the Way” focuses on Black men and boys and the ongoing gun violence crisis. more
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Children's Scholarship Fund pledges $4m for tuition-based schools
The need-based scholarships will provide financial assistance to students in kindergarten through 8th grade to more than 150 tuition-based schools. more
Federal rule proposed to support of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care
The Biden Administration is proposing a rule aimed at assuring that LGBTQ+ and intersex youth in foster care are placed in supportive homes. more
Study: In Philadelphia, 1/3 of evicted people are under 5 years old
In Pennsylvania, 23 percent of the 40,003 children and youth identified as homeless are in the age range birth to kindergarten-age; Philadelphia’s percentage is 33 percent. more
UW Digital Navigator Network expands to collar counties
Thanks to a generous grant from Comcast, the Digital Navigator Network is expanding throughout the region to cover Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties! more
City sees significant reduction in gun violence: Analysis
Though gun violence continues to dominate media coverage, Philadelphia has actually achieved a significant reduction in gun violence this year. more
PASSi's Annual Autumn Festival set for this Saturday
Join PASSi for a celebration of family and community on Saturday October 14th. The event will include FREE food, games, and entertainment for the whole family. more
The Open Link is seeking a new Executive Director
The Board of The Open Link (TOL) seeks an experienced, ambitious, and mission-conscious Executive Director who can build upon TOL’s history of a nurturing and vibrant organization. more
Report: PA child abuse reports increased by 3% in 2021-22
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has released its 2022 Child Protective Services Report. more
Pew report links high housing costs to greater homelessness
Homelessness is high in urban areas where rents are high, and homelessness rises when rents rise. more
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