Generocity

Before City Hall, Carniesha’s work was focused on training programs, and new career pathways for people long excluded from stable employment. However, while the work focused on people, she realized a constant barrier existed: people could not reliably or affordably get to the jobs and training they worked hard for.

Job Description Senior Officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative The Philadelphia Program Through the Philadelphia program, Pew seeks to enhance civic life in its hometown. We partner with many local institutions in encouraging a thriving arts and cultural community, supporting the health and welfare of the regions most vulnerable residents, informing discussion on important issues facing the city, and, more broadly, strengthening Philadelphias appeal to visitors and residents alike.

This community narrative was written by Tsehaitu Abye, a community organizer and strategist with BDBC Services. As Philadelphia braces for a potential shift in federal HUD subsidies that could impact millions of families, the city’s current housing strategy faces a critical test.

image above, 6/4/2026 Budget Update Press Conference, Copyright City of Philadelphia. Photograph by Quinton Davis About a week ago the city council approved a budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year which begins July 1st of this year. This comes as hunger strikers from the activist organization called Sunrise Movement began to pressure Mayor Parker to address the one billion dollar surplus from the previous fiscal year expressed in her five year plan.

This community narrative was co-authored by Shanee Garner, Executive Director, Lift Every Voice and Kendra Van de Water, Co-founder, Co-CEO, Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout Twenty years after a historic win granting transit access to Philadelphia students, Philadelphia has a new solution to fare card problems: warnings, police interaction, citations, court referrals, and potentially criminal records for children. Officials insist the goal is not to criminalize students.

Job Description RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Be the main point of contact for our programming partners – partner organizations, instructors, and mentors Build real relationships with student-artists and their families throughout the program Show up for the FFP community with warmth, consistency, and a genuine belief in the people we serve HIRING & TEAM LEADERSHIP Hire, onboard, and supervise instructors and part-time programming staff Set clear expectations and help your team do their best work...

Job Description Position: Communications Manager Department: Communications Supervisor: Vice President of Communications Salary: $60,000 Benefits The Foundation offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees, including: • Health Insurance: Choice of two Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice PPO plans paired with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Program (MERP) through Nonstop Health.

This Community Narrative was written by Christine DiBona Lobley, Executive Director of Fred’s Footsteps, a nonprofit organization supporting families caring for a seriously ill or injured child. She has more than two decades of nonprofit leadership experience serving children and families throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

June 3, 2026 Category: Featured, Ledger What does “quality of life” actually mean for neighbors? For many neighbors, it looks like safe housing, clean streets, stable utilities, access to jobs, and knowing where to turn when help is needed. Quality of life is about more than income or infrastructure — it reflects whether neighbors feel supported, secure, and connected in their daily lives.

May 27, 2026 Category: Featured, Flourishing As a teen, Destiny Jackson, was placed into the city’s foster care system to be removed from an abusive home. She was later transferred to Youth Services, Inc (YSI)’s youth emergency shelter. Jackson says YSI helped her through high school and saw her off to Spelman College. YSI eventually merged with People’s Emergency Center (PEC) to become what is now HopePHL.