Nonprofits

New Jersey obesity rate runner

New Jersey has the fifth-lowest rate of adult obesity in the country, study says

Philadelphia is home to the nation's first black-owned cancer support center

black owned cancer center

Clean Air Council is a Philly nonprofit promoting environmental health

Clean air council nonprofit

Biden Cancer Initiative suspends operations indefinitely

Biden Cancer Initiative suspends operations

Philadelphia Foundation letting public decide how to distribute $1 million in grants

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Maternity Care Coalition helps families adjust to pregnancy, parenting

Maternity Care Coalition Philadelphia Nonprofits

How a very good dog named Maverick is helping a local vet escape the lingering effects of war

Military Service Dog

Midwifery practice eyes Philly's first birth center – with your help

philadelphia midwife collective birth center

A Philly nonprofit increasing yoga accessibility and inclusivity

roots2rise community yoga

This nonprofit graded the nutritional value of Philly public school menus

Healthy School Lunch 05152019

IBX Foundation celebrates National Nurses Week

IBC Foundation national nurses week

Teens can 'find themselves' at youth summit popping up at Temple on May 18

teen conference temple

Philly nonprofit aims to empower girls through exercise

Philly Girls in Motion Nonprofit program

Mother of late Temple student sees his legacy in lives of others

Temple University organ donation Eric Smith Gift of Life

At Venezuela-Colombia border, Temple doctor cares for 'incredibly sick'

Colombia Venezuela Humanitarian Crisis Temple Tim Bryan 1

IBX, Unite for HER sending care packages to breast cancer patients

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PHOTOS: Little Stars walk the red carpet

Dillon - Little Smiles

The local nonprofit making a positive impact on the lives of older adults

center in the park germantown

Philly HIV wellness center launches GoFundMe in last-ditch effort to stay open

Siloam Wellness Founders 03292019

Nonprofit helping Philly youth achieve success through writing

Mighty Writers Philly Nonprofit

Casey honors Independence Blue Cross Foundation president

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Local nonprofit can help secure a bib for this year's Broad Street Run

fairmount park conservancy

Local nonprofit empowering the homeless through running

back on my feet group run

Philly AIDS Thrift sets donation record, awards grants totaling nearly $250,000

Carroll - PhillyAIDS Thrift

Uptown Theater to celebrate 90th anniversary with lighting of original marquee

Carroll - Uptown Theater

Temple football staffer's leukemia recovery underscores critical need for blood donors

Kane_and_Sarah_Temple_blood_drive

The charity-driven Giving Tuesday is tomorrow — here's what you need to know

charity-giving-tuesday-pexels

Kimmel Center appoints first woman, first African-American to chair board of directors

Kimmel Center

Lifeguard recounts how Wildwood beach helped him battle colon cancer

Cure_at_the_shore

South Jersey women knitting 'knockers' for breast cancer survivors

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Drexel student combats suicide by pairing people with online 'buddies'

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Music Education

Rogers Stevens riffs with Rock to the Future kids to create original song

Rock to the Future

Questlove wants to help more kids see ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

questlove

Here's 3 reasons why you should oppose the current tax reform bills

Temple University breaks another Guinness World Record

Stock_Carroll - Police at Temple University

Medical claims auditor works to empower youth in old neighborhood

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Tierra Jones

Meet the newest breed of therapy dog

Tri-State

Philly nonprofit that hires disadvantaged can't afford to replace stolen power tools

The New Yorker spotlights Philly nonprofit for leading 'fake news' workshop

Newspapers

Philly Beer Week

Sneak peek at 'Flannel Animal' – the all-male, Beer Week-themed fashion show

Flannel Animal

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