Community News
Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities
Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly. Nicole Leonard Apr 2, 2025 At the corner of 4th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, Luke Tomczuk waited for the 57 SEPTA bus. Soon it came rumbling down the street and riders…
Here’s how a Pennsylvania school is setting students with autism, intellectual disabilities up for success
By Madeleine Wright Updated on: March 8, 2025 / 12:11 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia People with autism often face barriers to employment, but a private school in Middletown Township, Delaware County, is coming up with a solution. Davidson School, operated by the nonprofit Elwyn, opened a café on Feb. 3 so students can get real world…
Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs
The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services. Philadelphia now has its first urgent care facility for mental health needs that will provide psychiatric evaluations, quick counseling sessions, prescription refills, and referrals. A white brick building near North Broad Street and…
Philadelphia’s median income rises, Pennsylvania’s falls
By Mike D’Onofrio On September 18, 2023 Philadelphia households saw modest gains in median income last year, new census data shows. Why it matters: While incomes fell nationally and statewide, Philly bucked that trend as the city’s poverty rate ticked downward. Yes, but: Philly maintains its status as the poorest big city in the country. Its 21.7%…
FEMA designates several Pa., Del., N.J. areas as ‘disaster resilience zones’: Here’s what that means
The new designation prioritizes the areas for federal funding related to climate change resilience. By Kenny Cooper and Sophia Schmidt On September 8, 2023 The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing a shortcut for hundreds of vulnerable communities to get easier access to funds for climate resiliency projects. FEMA announced Wednesday the initial designation of…
PA. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups
By Carter Walker of Votebeat On August 18, 2023 This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. This article is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy. HARRISBURG — Thanks to a new settlement between Pennsylvania and a coalition of election security…
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Local Organizations
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Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities
Philadelphia is becoming a more desirable place to live. There’s increased development in many neighborhoods, which has resulted in a rise in property values and in the cost of living. While this development is critical for improving Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, for too many of us it has meant being forced out of our communities. This has especially affected those of us who are disabled, are seniors, or are part of working families living below the poverty line. We need to preserve affordability in gentrifying neighborhoods so that those who are committed to and invested in our communities can afford to stay.
Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition
EFNC actively supports the Eastwick Lower Darby Creek Area (ELDCA) Community Advisory Group (CAG), which was established to inform residents about Clearview Landfill clean up, and provide opportunity to voice concerns and provide input to the process.
MANNA
MANNA uses nutrition to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals and nutrition education, we empower people to improve their health and quality of life.
Why Not Prosper
Our mission is to help women from prison systems discover their own strength by providing them with the support and resources that will empower them to become responsible, economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the community.
Esperanza
Driven by the Biblical mandate to serve “the least of these” we strengthen Hispanic communities. For more than 30 years, Esperanza has been empowering those on a pathway out of poverty in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia by offering programs that cultivate self-belief, grit, and knowledge acquisition, allowing clients and students to develop agency, voice, and influence over their own lives.
Friends of the Free Library of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Free Library has its own foundation, but the neighborhood branches get by with a little help from their friends. The Friends of the Free Library is an independent nonprofit organization that supports library groups and is totally dedicated to the city’s 54-branch library system — one of the most extensive in the country. Active volunteer Friends groups provide additional support to their local librarians, helping to enrich programming, boost services, and improve the collection.
Project HOME
Philadelphia has one of the highest rates of poverty of any large U.S. city but has a relatively low rate of those experiencing street homelessness. That’s due in part to the work of Project HOME. “None of us are home until all of us are home” is Project HOME’s famous motto, and getting all of us home will require finding affordable housing for more than 5,600 people who will be without shelter this winter.
Hopeworks Camden
Hopeworks started as a training program to connect disenfranchised youth to opportunity. But the organization soon discovered that success required much more than providing those youth with chances. Young people also needed trauma-informed services — and these proved to be the ingredient that allows them to take advantage of life-changing opportunities.
New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia
Some 170,000 undocumented immigrants live in Pennsylvania, and providing them with a place of refuge is either an act of civil defiance or radical hospitality. New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, an interfaith, multicultural immigration justice organization, calls it a radical welcome. For 14 years, NSM has worked to secure rights for the undocumented — and its latest battle is to allow such residents to get driver’s licenses.
SEAMAAC
Philadelphia’s Asian American community represents a variety of countries, including Bhutan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos as well as China and South Korea. The Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, better known as SEAMAAC, seeks to help them all.
Upcoming Events
“Sky High for Kids – Young Professionals Speaker Series”
We invite you to join us for the Sky High for Kids’ Young Professionals Speaker Series discussing the topic “From Good to Great”. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from successful professionals in various fields who will share their personal experiences and insights on how to achieve greatness in your career. Sky High for…
2023 BOO to Breast Cancer 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2-Save $2
*SIGN UP NOW FOR $15.99 INSTEAD OF THE REGULAR $17.99! Join our Facebook Community of more than 23,000 members HERE! We love the month of October and getting dressed up for Halloween! We are celebrating with our first BOO to Breast Cancer 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2! These medals are GARAGE MADE – that’s right,…
GreenHouse Growers with Memorial Park
FRIDAYS FROM 8-11! Volunteers will work in the Memorial Park Greenhouse, planting, weeding, watering, and caring for native Texas plants. No experience necessary! Volunteers must be 12 and older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Join us and register at http://memorialparkconservancy.volunteerhub.com. Visit google maps and navigate to the Memorial Park Conservancy Greenhouse!
Jingle Bell Senior Fest
Join us for a holiday themed senior expo with many resources for seniors, families, caregivers, and veterans.Our goal is to empower you!With lots of information to empower you or your loved ones, it will be a one-stop event to connect with invaluable resources.We at Senior Trade Shows are ready to help support our senior community…
Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida- Houston
Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida is a family friendly, non-competitive one mile walk featuring an opportunity for us to gather as a community and celebrate the accomplishments of the approximately 166,000 Americans living with Spina Bifida. This annual event includes games, activities, refreshments, awards and more! The Walk-N-Roll is also our largest annual fundraiser in which…
Spazmatics at Dry Creek
Join Platinum Sponsor, Staff Force Personnel Services at Dry Creek Social Club for a flashback to the 80s! The Spazmatics are returning to rock out in the heart of Richmond, Texas. Hailed as “The Ultimate New Wave 80s band” playing the best of (and sometimes the worst of) the most beloved decade of all time! Moms are sure to approved of…
Halloween at the Branch Crossing Y Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands
Halloween at the Y Trunk ‘n Treat GLOW PARTY! . A family friendly evening of spooky fun. Friendly costumes welcome! There will be traditional carnival type games, trunk n’ treat stops in the Y parking lot, music, face art, bubble station and more! Concessions available to purchase including Kettle Corn and Kona Ice.
2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia
The 2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia will be taking place this year at the Carruth Center. We are so excited to be able to come together as a community and share in a collective celebration of your Apraxia Stars. There will be lots more information to come, so continue to check your local Walk website…
Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase
You are cordially invited to a unique and inspiring event, the Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase. The event will be held on Monday, December 4th from 6:30PM-8:30PM at Link Lee Mansion in Houston. This event is dedicated to showcasing the creativity and unique talents of neurodiverse students in the Houston area. Join us for a night…
Chevron Houston Marathon – Run for a Reason Program
The Chevron Houston Run for a Reason Program (RFAR) connects the philanthropic community to passionate race participants willing to raise funds and create awareness for meaningful causes. The Houston Marathon Committee (HMC) strives to promote a healthy lifestyle and camaraderie through running. Since its inception in 1995, the RFAR program has raised over $35 million…
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