Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Carryl Tinsley Meet the people of StepUp Ministry: They come from unique backgrounds. They are parents; they are children. They are passionate hard workers. They are fighters. They are full of joy. They are ex-offenders. They...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Victor Kazanjian Imagine hundreds of independent grassroots groups, each comprised of people of different religions and beliefs, spread across nearly 100 countries coming together to form the world’s largest interfaith...
By Krystin Gollihue A gesture is a powerful thing. It is a symbol of trust, proof that you’ve done the right thing, and a way to connect to people. A gesture can also be reciprocal, an invitation for a gesture in return. Gary and Meredith Krupp, Founders of Pave the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Patricia Zapor As an outgrowth of Catholic social teachings that calls for the caring of migrants, support for the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) comes in different forms. The organization is the...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Blayne Smith Creating social good is difficult. And not only is it hard to combat poverty, hunger, disease, and disasters, it is can also be hard to know if our work is, well, working. Anybody that is seriously involved in...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Eric Bridges The American Council of the Blind (ACB) strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life, for all blind and visually impaired people. A tool that has been effectively...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jean Papaj In 2017, Ralston Center marks its 200th anniversary of service to older adults. Founded January 9, 1817, as the Indigent Widows and Single Women’s Society (IWSWS) of Philadelphia, the Society’s creation was led by...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Beth Bourgeois We have all seen amazing service dogs in action; these furry, vest-wearing canines help thousands of people with a myriad of different needs — from anxiety to mobility. But for Warrior Canine Connection (WCC), a...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ashley Wilson The phrase “radical feminists” might not come straight to mind when thinking of Catholic Sisters, but Sister Simone Campbell and the members of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice have learned to embrace it,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jen Bokoff, Director of Knowledge Services Philanthropy is no longer just for adults. Young people—and not just those with wealthy backgrounds—are giving money to causes they care about through grants. Youth grantmaking programs...
