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2024:
Back to School: Free supplies, drives, and backpack giveaways in Philly - The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACHIEVEability Hosts first “Impact Day” in West Philadelphia - Fox 29
Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly - WHYY
Good Day Uncut: Hank with ACHIEVEability uplifting West Philadelphia - Fox 29
2023:
West Philly mother of five gets help with Christmas gifts thanks to nonprofit-6abcnews
PECO, Pacifico Auto Group partner to provide new coats for children
Block Party to serve as peaceful unity for the Philadelphia community-NBC 10 Philly Live
ACHIEVEability gives away backpacks for a Back-to School boosts-FOX 29 Live
What’s Going On and Insight with Lorraine Ballard Morrill-iHeart Radio
West Philly business owner helping people get back on their feet
Philadelphia Eagles give back to local organizations aimed at ending gun violence
Eagles donate more than $400,000 to nonprofits fighting gun violence
The Eagles are A Fan of Change and here's their plan of action
Eagles organization donates to gun violence prevention
Eagles Launch Campaign To Combat Gun Violence In Philadelphia
The Eagles’ latest social justice campaign backs gun violence prevention
2022:
Thousands could face eviction by summer as renting costs skyrocket
Gov. Wolf announces $15M for gun violence prevention to fund community programs
High gas prices, inflation forcing many to make tough spending choices
2021:
State Rep. McClinton announces gun violence prevention grantees
In a deadly year, $3.6M in state grant money to aid Philly’s gun violence prevention efforts
‘Save Your Biz Philly’ aims to help neighborhood businesses survive the pandemic
Philadelphia’s rental housing crisis: Where do we stand now?
2020:
Philly Launches Free Tax-Prep Sites Around City, February, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Power Moves: Two new Hires at Independence Public Media Foundation, February, Generocity.org
ACHIEVEability Cancels its Spring Fundraiser, March, SCOOP USA
Beech Commemorates Memory of Former CEO During COVID-19 Pandemic, June, SCOOP USA
This Entrepreneur Wants to Bring the 21st Century Economy to 52nd Street, July, WHYY Plan Philly
Wells Fargo Neighborhood Hero: Jamila Harris-Morrison, July, Wells Fargo
2019:
2018:
$50M Complex Breaks Ground in West Phila., February, Philadelphia Tribune
Main Line Health Forms Collaboration with Community Organizations, March, Philadelphia Tribune
On the Market: These 17 Philly Nonprofits and Mission Orgs are Hiring Right Now, May, Generocity.org
Organizations with Deep Community Roots on Mission to Strengthen Philadelphia, July, WHYY
60th Street Health and Wellness Summer Jam, August, SCOOP USA
Media Alert: Topping Off Ceremony for New Market West, November, Mission First Housing Group
Sacred Spaces Reimagined with Preservation, Philly Communities in Mind, December, PLAN PHILLY WHYY
2017:
Who’s Next Community Leaders and Activists: 17 People Changing Philly, March, Billy Penn
These 8 Philly nonprofits have new leadership, April, Generocity.org
ACHIEVEability hosts 60th Street Summer Jam, August, The Philadelphia Tribune
ACHIEVEability Hosts 60th Street Summer Jam, August, The Philadelphia Tribune
60th Street Health and Wellness Summer Jam, August, SCOOP USA
Why Affordable Housing is Hard to Find — and Develop — in Philadelphia, September, Billy Penn
These 16 nonprofits are getting some consulting help from Compass, September, Generocity.org
70+ Philly Nonprofits to Support this #GivingTuesday, November, Generocity.org
2016:
Philadelphia Area Chefs Come Together for ‘Food for Thought’, March, The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACHIEVEability Celebrates 35th Anniversary, April, West Philly Tribune
ACHIEVEability Food for Thought, April, The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACHIEVEability Food for Thought, April, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Neighborhoods Can Shape Success—Down to the Level of a City Block, May, The Atlantic
The Philly Neighborhood Where Household Income has Crumbled, June, Philly Voice
The Block You Live on Could Affect How Long it Will Take You to Finish College, June, Generocity.org
Mt. Airy Woman Works to End Cycle of Poverty, June, Chestnut Hill Local
Want Your Nonprofit to Have a Data-Driven Culture? You Need an Enforcer, July, Generocity.org
Hundreds Attend McClinton's Bartram Community Day, September, SCOOP USA
2015:
ACHIEVEability Names New Executive Director, March, Mission First Housing Group
Meet the New Executive Director, March, ACHIEVEability Newsroom
What’s Cooking on 1060: Two Fundraisers, and Independence Mall Beer Garden Return, April, CBS Philly
ACHIEVEability’s Fifth Annual Food for Thought, April, The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACHIEVEability Receives $45,000 Towards Serving Low-Income Families, June, Generocity.org
How to Get the Most Donor Momentum on #GivingTuesday, December, Generocity.org
2014:
Non-profit Gives Low Income Families Access to Higher Education, January, The Daily Pennsylvanian
20 Chefs to Cook for Food for Thought, February, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Drexel Edits: Grammar Police For a Good Cause, March, Drexel University
ACHIEVEability and Mission First Housing Group to Form Alliance, September, ACHIEVEability Newsroom
2013:
Philadelphia Gamechangers: ACHIEVEability, February, CBS Philly
Celebrating Dr. Danyl S. Patterson, ESQ, February, SCOOP USA
ACHIEVEability presents Food for Thought 2013, March, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Hugh Dillion: ACHIEVEability Food for Thought, March, Philly Mag
Photos: ACHIEVEability Food For Thought 2013 gala, March, The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACHIEVEability CEO Marcus Allen Announces Resignation, ACHIEVEability Newsroom
ACHIEVEability Names Susan Patton as Interim CEO, ACHIEVEability Newsroom
2012:
Single parent program marks 30 years, July, The Philadelphia Tribune
West Philadelphia Nonprofit Unveils $7.5 Million Apartment Building Renovation, May, CBS Philly
2011:
2010 & Earlier:
Bank of America Honors Ruth Bazemore with Local Hero Award, November 2010, SCOOP USA
‘Tis Season to Give to Charity, December 2006, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Law Grad Leads Others to Self-Sufficiency, 2005, Widener University School of Law
Celebrating the Life and Works of Bebe Moore Campbell, Philadelphia Tribune
Recovery Program Provides the Tools to Bounce Back, Philadelphia Tribune