Nonprofits

Amelia Fletcher Little Library 2

Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and addiction

AIDS Fund Philly to close after 35 years spent working to reduce HIV infections

AIDS Fund closes

These Philly food drives seek donations to provide Thanksgiving meals

Thanksgiving food drives

Berks County nonprofit founder used men in addiction program for free labor, state prosecutors say

Free labor scheme

Former Greensgrow space in West Philly could be revitalized under new nonprofit

Greensgrow West Philly

Philly distributes $3.1 million from opioid settlement to 43 community programs

Opioid Settlement Funds North Philly

An experimental orchard aims to help Philly's urban farms adapt to climate change

High Tunnel Orchard

With grocery prices soaring, this Kensington nonprofit is working to combat food insecurity in Philly

Greater Goods Grocery

The Wardrobe expands its free clothing events to Chester County

Open Wardrobe Table Pic

The Red Cross has a national blood shortage; here's where to donate in Philly

Blood shortage Red Cross

Founder of Delco nonprofit that helps 'grandfamilies' charged with child abuse

Rhea Kelsall abuse

Local food business owner named executive director of national Farmers Market Coalition

National Farmers Market Coalition

As nonprofit hospitals reap big tax breaks, states scrutinize their required charity spending

Pottstown Hospital Nonprofit

Philly nonprofits get $6.55 million to address youth mental health crisis

Pew Youth Mental Health

Ovarian cancer often is not caught until its late stages; here are the symptoms that should prompt a doctor's visit

Ovarian Cancer

The end of AmazonSmile removes a revenue source for many Philly charities

Street soccer tournament to take over Frankford Avenue in Fishtown at Thanksgiving

Street Soccer Fishtown District

Free avocado giveaway at FDR Park continues Thursday and Friday

Avocado giveaway Philadelphia

Opioid crisis in Philly has worsened since the pandemic, Kensington nonprofit says

Prevention Point Syringes

Community darkroom in Kensington aims to make photography more accessible

community darkroom The Halide Project

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Summer Celebration at the Glen Foerd estate to feature live music, activities and food

Glen Foerd Summer Events

Habitat for Humanity Philly will use $5 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to increase affordable housing

Victory Brewing to host fundraiser for nonprofit that helps homeless gain independence

Victory Taproom Fundraiser

How to help people in Ukraine: Make a donation to a relief organization

Ukraine Donations

Meek Mill's REFORM Alliance receives six-figure donation from Sixers owner Josh Harris

Unity Recovery to start new businesses in Northwest Philly, furthering mission to keep recovery in public view

Unity Recovery

Reading Terminal Market celebrates the holidays with weekly events during ‘A Time For Joy’

Reading Terminal Market

Bok Building's newest tenant, Fabscrap, brings textile recycling hub to Philly

FABSCRAP Philly Main

Forbes honors two Philly residents as 'champions' of underserved communities

Forbes Culture Champions list

Pennsylvania offering grants to local groups seeking to address COVID-19 vaccine disparities

Local music education program receives $1 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Play On Philly MacKenzie Scott

Philadelphia Foundation using $1 million Facebook grant to benefit Black-led nonprofits

Philadelphia Black nonprofits

Philly homeless organization temporarily closes due to COVID-19 outbreak

Chosen 300 COVID-19

Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn covers Grateful Dead ahead of Philly Music Festival

matt quinn mt. joy

N.J. Arts and Culture Recovery Fund launched to aid groups hit by COVID-19

arts and culture recovery fund

Red Cross testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies

COVID antibody testing on blood donation

Charlie Day, Meryl Streep, Stephen Colbert join star-studded roster for Covenant House benefit concert

Three volunteering guidelines to heed during the coronavirus pandemic

Eagles and owner Jeffrey Lurie donate $1 million to support health care workers in Philadelphia

Financial hardships abound amid the COVID-19 crisis – but it's important to remember the most vulnerable

Nonprofit ParentChild+ Coronavirus

Organization aims to help struggling restaurants and Philly health care workers at the same time

Cafe Ynez Off Plate

Community Service

Philly-area organizations inspiring community spirit as COVID-19 cases rise

Coronavirus New Jersey Winslow DOT Organization COVID-19

Philabundance temporarily closes after employee reports COVID-19 contact

Philabundance covid-19 closure

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