Social Venture Partners is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in local nonprofits that fight poverty. But it’s their “engaged philanthropy” that really sets them apart. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
By offering free computer science courses in Philadelphia, Chris Avery hopes to give underserved students a high-quality education that leads to well-paying jobs — and substantial change. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)
In the summer of 2020, the Philadelphia school district sought to become an antiracist organization and end discriminatory policies and practices. The district created an “equity coalition” of staff, parents, teachers, and community members to meet over the next year and recommend policy changes. | From: Chalkbeat Philadelphia (Read more.)
Lost your vaccine card? Not to worry. If you got vaccinated in Philly, a replacement document is now just one click away. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
Mazzoni Center’s Washington Square West Project will host its first ever PrEP Rally on Monday, September 20 from noon to 6:00 p.m at 1201 Locust Street. As part of Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP week, the event is designed to spread awareness about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and how it can be used to prevent HIV infection in HIV-negative people. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises a minimum of $15 an hour plus benefits. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
These were by no means the first communication and organizational mishaps that have marked the start to school this year. There was also, because of a school bus driver shortage, the move this summer to standardize start and end times for the district, which previously had 28 different schedules. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
The modern hospital birthing process doesn’t usually involve a mistake this serious, but for many parents, it can feel very unfriendly — and even traumatic. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
The School District of Philadelphia is exploring ways to make up for a bus driver shortage that’s disrupted the first two weeks of classes. One potential remedy being considered is bringing in National Guard troops. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
More than 10,000 homes in Philadelphia may not technically belong to people who think they own them, and now city leaders are vowing action on the “tangled title pandemic,” which is tied to both crime and poverty. | From: NBC10/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
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