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How to Help Combat Hunger & Homelessness in Philadelphia

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  Every year, hunger and homelessness is brought to the forefront of our societal consciousness through National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (NHHAW). In the week before Thanksgiving, The National Coalition for the Homeless works especially hard to raise awareness of these issues across the United States. From November 14 through 22, local organizations in […]

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Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” Fundraiser Celebration

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The 13th annual Jessie’s Day “Give the Gift of Scholarship” is the fundraiser of the year. This event honors the late Jessica Beth Schwartz, who received a heart transplant at 14 years old. This life-saving operation gave her eight and a half additional years of life, and she lived them to the fullest. Jessica went on to

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MANNA Celebrates 25 Years of Service with Anniversary Party

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The Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) is celebrating 25 years spent providing 11 million meals to 15,000 different clients in the Philadelphia Region. The celebration takes place Friday, October 9, 2015 at thehistoric First Troop City Cavalry’s Armory. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for VIP guests and 7:00 p.m. for regular admission. This

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Sip ‘n Shop with NAVEDA Couture and Sticks + Stones

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Fashion, fall, and fundraisers are just a few of our favorite things. Combine them all for one big event, and we’re guaranteed to be there! We can thank our friend Amy Devan for bringing our favorites together, as she hosts NAVEDA’s* Sip N’ Shop on Thursday, October 1 at Rodin Place in Suite C100, taking

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Cocktails Against Cancer’s Annual Fundraiser Returns on September 19

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Cancer is among the leading causes of death all over the world and it is rare to find someone who hasn’t been affected by the disease in one way or another. Within a single year, 1,658,370 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone, while 589,430 people will pass at the hand of this

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Charles Barkley and Connor Barwin Kick off Citizen Speaks Series

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Some athletes bounce from city to city and never call one place home, but this is not the case for Sixers Legend Charles Barkley and Eagles Linebacker Connor Barwin. Both of these inspirational men are happy to call Philadelphia home, and are truly invested in discovering the positive ways in which they can impact and

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Our 10 Favorite “Best of Philly” 2015 Winners

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Better than any prime time awards show, Philadelphia Magazine’s elite, “Best of Philly” accolade is one that is near and dear to our hearts. This honor is bestowed on a handful of the city’s most popular and beloved businesses each year, and as expected, 2015’s list didn’t disappoint! Here are our top 10 favorite winners from this year’s “Best of

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Fashion and Fundraising Mix at Diamonds and Denim 2015

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An annual fundraiser organized by The Hamels Foundation, “Diamonds And Denim”, brings Philadelphia’s most generous philanthropists together on a night that holds immense potential for positive change. With a dual purpose that encompasses both a local and global reach, The Hamels Foundation is giving children access to education with the hope of fundamentally transforming our world.

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Top 5 Lessons Learned at TEDxPhiladelphia 2015

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TEDxPhiladelphia provides an opportunity to showcase our community’s most impactful ideas – a time for our city’s most polished and elite thinkers to be heard and their ideas to be reflected upon. TEDx Philadelphia 2015 was such an event that inspired us to make a difference in our community, no matter how small it may seem.

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TEDxPhiladelphia to Return for its Fourth Conference

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Get ready, Philly: TEDxPhiladelphia 2015 is just days away! Held on June 11th at the Temple Performing Arts Center on Broad Street, the fourth annual event will welcome 1,200 attendees for a day of live speakers, each selected for their unique perspective and life experiences. Fitting for a city known as the birthplace of American

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