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Civic and Community Engagement

Philly’s Homicide Rate Is Spiking. It’s Time to Defund the Police

January 11, 2021

Pumping more money into policing isn’t working. In fact, recent events prove the institution is beyond repair. It’s time to invest elsewhere. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

To stop shootings, young people say Philly must confront the ‘status and money’ guns can bring

September 11, 2020

Addressing these issues and offering young people paths to success that don’t involve a gun, explained Solomon, are the only way to curb the violence in the city long term. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Community and Family

This map compares poverty rate with shooting rate across Philadelphia

August 19, 2020

A new map from District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office puts the relationship between income inequality and gun violence in the city on stark display. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

ECO Foundation opens new community center in West Philly

August 17, 2020

The Education Culture Opportunities (ECO) Foundation was founded in 2018, and after two years of helping students at schools and in their neighborhoods, the nonprofit cut the ribbon on its first home base in West Philadelphia on Sunday. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)

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