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March Moments in Philly Social Impact

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Monkey and the Elephant had its grand opening!

Monkey and the Elephant had its grand opening!

The cafe that employees former foster youth now has a permanent location. You may now visit 2831 W Girard Ave for your coffee needs.
Image via Mo Manklang

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The Philly Flower Show went to the movies this year.

The Philly Flower Show went to the movies this year.

They totally got me with the Nightmare Before Christmas exhibit - worth the admission for that alone!
Image via Mo Manklang

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The secret psychedelic easter egg at the flower show was especially cool.

The secret psychedelic easter egg at the flower show was especially cool.

Image via Mo Manklang

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15 Now took the fight for a higher minimum wage to City Hall

15 Now took the fight for a higher minimum wage to City Hall

This is Shirin, who has worked for minimum wage her whole life, taking part in the rally at a City Council meeting this month.
Image via Alex Vuocolo

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Nonprofits fought back against the tax filing requirement put in place this year.

Nonprofits fought back against the tax filing requirement put in place this year.

At a City Council Finance Committee meeting ministers, represented by Terrence Griffith of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia, made the case that the requirement was an undue hardship and, in their view, unconstitutional.
Image via Alex Vuocolo

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Donna Frisby-Greenwood was named First President and CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia

Donna Frisby-Greenwood was named First President and CEO of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia

After 5 years as program director for the Knight Foundation, Donna heads off to take care of our kids.
Image via Knight Foundation’s Flickr

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Tri-States Sustainability Symposium brought together green-lovers across the region

Tri-States Sustainability Symposium brought together green-lovers across the region

Pictured here: Drew Foulkes, Morgan Berman, and Michelle Feldman on the panel for young sustainability leaders.
Image via Tri-State SS Twitter/Julie Hancher

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Millennial grantmakers at The Spruce Foundation gave $5000 to youth programs

Millennial grantmakers at The Spruce Foundation gave $5000 to youth programs

Including University Community Collaborative in the area of education; Katie At The Bat for health & wellness; Spiral Q for arts; and Support Center for Child Advocates for LGBTQ issues.
Image via Katie At The Bat

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Haverford College hosted an "Anarchism, Decolonization, and Radical Democracy" Symposium

Haverford College hosted an "Anarchism, Decolonization, and Radical Democracy" Symposium

Focusing on discussions around anarchism and decolonization, money and movements, strategy and seclusion, and context-based organizing.

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The Neighborhood Time Exchange opened in West Philadelphia

The Neighborhood Time Exchange opened in West Philadelphia

Where artists like Betty Leacraft are working on projects to involve the community.
Image via Mo Manklang

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Philadelphia FIGHT had a busy month

Philadelphia FIGHT had a busy month

It hosted a community health fair focused on women and girls, as well as its Youth Health Empowerment Project's 20th Anniversary 90s Jam.
Image via Philadelphia FIGHT / Holly Clark Photography

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Which included a guest appearance from DJ Spinderella

Which included a guest appearance from DJ Spinderella

The 90s Salt-n-Pepa lover in me was sad to have missed this.
Image via Philadelphia FIGHT / Holly Clark Photography

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Get HYPE Philly! celebrated $5 million with performances from Joie Kathos and Co

Get HYPE Philly! celebrated $5 million with performances from Joie Kathos and Co

This collaborative grant supports middle and high schools students to eat more nutritiously, exercise, and build healthier communities.
Image via Mo Manklang

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And finally, your mayor Michael Nutter getting HYPE!

And finally, your mayor Michael Nutter getting HYPE!