Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mary Moss and Susan Ross It started with the right idea at the right time. Homeless families with children are facing more barriers to gaining housing and self-sufficiency, and two long-time Durham nonprofits concluded that...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Aron Hall In 2003, the National Inclusion Project (NIP) was established out of the relationship between Clay Aiken, Diane Bubel, and Diane’s then 13-year-old son Mike, who had been diagnosed with autism. The bond between them...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Allison Shorter Starting a non-profit can be difficult, even in your home country where you understand the customs and language, know how to mail things, and know where offices are located. But in a different country where you...
By Krystin Gollihue “We in the nonprofit sector are tackling some of the most difficult issues of our time,” says Khary Lazarre-White, co-founder and executive director of The Brotherhood/Sister Sol (Bro/Sis), a youth development organization based in Harlem that aims...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laura van der Veer On a given night in 2015, 640 youth experienced homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Of those, at least 136 were sleeping on the streets, unaccompanied by parents or guardians. New Avenues for Youth exists to...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Gabrielle L. Kurlander Derek is a poor African American young man growing up in the projects of New York City. He has been overlooked, undervalued, and ultimately dismissed by mainstream society. His “story” has already been...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Elissa Vanaver To a student from a low-income background, a college degree is the most likely ticket - more than any character trait or specific skill - to a prosperous and meaningful life. Yet low-income students...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Scott Mikesh Creativity is a valuable skill set. It’s not just a matter of making, but a manner of thinking, exploring, and communicating. It’s a way to be resourceful, innovative, and find solutions. In business, creativity...
By Krystin Gollihue Among serving and former members of the military, the idea of standing together is a given. In order to achieve a mission, all members of a unit must work in sync in order to accomplish goals. Once veterans return home, often with physical...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lindsay Williams According to the United Nations, 1 in 10 children live in countries affected by conflict. Conflicts destroy schools and hospitals, encourage crime and fuel health crises such as HIV/AIDS, addiction, and violence...
