As the Philanthropy Journal begins a new cycle on our editorial calendar, we will periodically republish articles from our archive. Please enjoy this piece on Local Colors of Western Virginia from December 2015. By Charlena Wynn As communities across the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Sanders “When I was young, everyone in the neighborhood knew and looked out for each other.” This sentiment is common among many Milwaukee residents who are concerned about crime and violence in their community. Their...
By David Mueller There is no one-size-fits-all solution to addressing the needs of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Each survivor faces a unique spectrum of challenges in accessing safety and recovering from abuse, arising from both the unique risks...
By Kevin Mercer As she had done countless times, Andrea Conte arrived one December morning in 1988 at the cookware store she owned in west Nashville to begin preparation for another busy day. Thoughts of the many tasks occupied her mind as she approached the door. But...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By S.E. Spencer There are many people in this world who want to do good at a large scale. While their passion may inspire them to start a new nonprofit, sometimes this may not be the best option. Inmates to Entrepreneurs is an...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Dustin Chicurel-Bayard When Andrea Hudson was stopped by a police officer in 2013, she did not know that her life was going to change forever. Arrested, she found herself in the Durham County Jail with a bail that she could...
By Charlena Wynn As communities across the country experience population growth, miscommunication and conflict can arise due to cultural misunderstanding. The influx of new cultures can be extremely positive in reshaping the identity of a community once space for...
By Krystin Gollihue “In the world of social venture, there’s a bit of an obsession on how for-profit for-good impact investing will change the world. But there are still some core issues that can only be addressed through philanthropy,” says Natalie Bridgeman Fields,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Joseph Laizure and Tolu Adewale "To remove legal barriers to economic opportunity." That phrase is part of the mission statement of Legal Aid of North Carolina, a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal help to low-income...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By The Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism Nonprofit, university-based investigative journalism has taken its place alongside traditional news media as “watchdogs” for our society – and the award-winning Schuster...
