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Women’s Way

Health

More women and people of color on university and hospital boards, report says, but few chair them

November 3, 2022

In 2019, a local nonprofit and university-based center released a report on the lack of women on university and hospital boards in the Philadelphia region. Three years later, there has been marked improvement in both female representation, as well as in people of color. From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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What is driving the gender wealth gap? Racism, access to choice and financial literacy

September 27, 2022

Philly-based Women’s Way hosted its first Gender Wealth Summit earlier this month to start a conversation about barriers to wealth and how we can challenge them. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

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‘I will thrive’: Nicole overcame abuse and learned to provide for her family

July 14, 2021

Learn how Nicole decided to “be a lighthouse” and help other survivors of poverty to change the tides. (Read more.)

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‘It’s going to take more than me to change that narrative’ – Kate discusses why the narrative around government benefits needs to change

July 14, 2021

Kate discusses the false narrative around government provided benefits, and why it needs to change. (Read more.)

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‘Let’s organize together’ – Marina describes how economic disparities can sway the justice system.

July 14, 2021

Listen to Marina’s story – and learn how economic disparities prevented her from attaining true justice. (Read more.)

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‘I was free’ – Kelley found strength in filing for bankruptcy

July 14, 2021

I would like to share a moment in my life where I felt confused, vulnerable, and financially illiterate. I am sharing because this is not just my story. Any woman can find herself there. As (Read more.)

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‘I have the how, now the question is when’: Tracey explains why we need financial literacy

July 14, 2021

Tracey discusses the urgency of financial literacy programs in eliminating generational poverty. (Read more.)

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‘Persistence is heard’: Barbie inspires others to conquer food insecurity

July 14, 2021

Learn how Barbie uses her own lived experiences to pave the way for other women (Read more.)

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‘I sought out my own education’: Taina empowered herself through financial literacy

July 14, 2021

Taina talks about why financial literacy is essential to empowerment. (Read more.)

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‘I’m calling you out’: Devon wants to change the narrative surrounding poverty

July 14, 2021

Learn how Devon works towards changing the discourse around poverty. (Read more.)

ICYMI

  • More cities are offering no-strings-attached cash to residents. Here’s what Philly can learn.
    July 11, 2023
  • Tale of two cities: What Philadelphia can learn from New Orleans’ guaranteed income pilot
    June 20, 2023
  • How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Wildfire Smoke
    June 16, 2023
  • Banking On Moms
    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
    June 13, 2023
  • Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings
    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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