'Child Trends' reflects on 60th anniversary of 'War on Poverty'
We have made considerable progress in waging Johnson’s “war on poverty.” However, there is more work to be done. more
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Need In Deed to hold educational equity event in Germantown
Please join Need In Deed on February 5, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM, for an Educational Equity Event – What’s on your mind?, at First United Methodist Church of Germantown. more
Mayor's CEO Office reflects on anniversary of War on Poverty
This month marks a significant milestone in our nation’s history: On January 8, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared War on Poverty. more
WHYY and Temple offer new podcast on youth homelessness
WHYY and Temple University have partnered on a new podcast on youth homelessness, YOUNG, UNHOUSED AND UNSEEN. more
PA Democratic legislators plan bills to support LGBTQ students
Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives plan to introduce legislation to protect and support LGBTQ+ — and especially transgender — students in the state.
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Task Force recommendations for juvenile justice reform advance
More than two years ago, the Pennsylvania Juvenile Justice Task Force delivered a final report and offered recommendations to overhaul the state’s embattled youth justice system. more
New US legislation would simplify federal grant applications
The National Council of Nonprofits and the PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations are encouraging support for federal legislation that would simplify and streamline the grant application process. more
Women's Way talk highlights wealth gap for women of color
Launching and running a business comes with its unique set of challenges, and for women of color, these hurdles are often magnified. more
Poll: Most Americans know little about nonprofits, doubt efficacy
A new poll shows many warning signs for nonprofits, given how little Americans know about charities and their pessimism about the ability of charities to make a positive difference in the world. more
Child poverty rate more than doubles with loss of COVID funds
The poverty rate increase for children rose from just over 5% in 2021 to roughly 12% in 2022, marking the steepest rise on record. more
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