Articles posted by Ben Turk Tolub

Sunflower Philly

Our Mission Sunflower Philly is a community-based, nonprofit organization focused on providing access to art, music & sustainable resources through a curated series of events and programs in North Philadelphia. Currently based out of beautiful 11,000 sqft outdoor park, the space features murals, graffiti art, a performance stage made from refurbished/sustainable material and is anchored

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Our Mission American Friends of ALYN Hospital’s mission is to enhance and grow our platform to serve the challenge of raising funds for ALYN Hospital, while concurrently raising visibility for ALYN as a premier global institution for pediatric rehabilitation, improving the lives of children with disabilities worldwide through innovation and best-in-class treatments. What LS&A has

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The Samis Foundation

Our Mission The Samis Foundation supports access for Jewish youth in Washington State to high-quality intensive and immersive Jewish educational experiences, and fulfills Samuel Israel’s philanthropic goals of supporting the State of Israel and worldwide disaster relief. What LS&A has done for us Laura Solomon & Associates has been instrumental in helping the Samis Foundation

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Our Mission The Philadelphia Learning Collaborative (PLC) is a grassroots organization that builds systems and structures that support existing and new schools with progressive education models in Philadelphia. We are a growing, regional network of K-12 schools (public, independent, and charter), schools of education at five of Philadelphia’s leading universities, The School District of Philadelphia,

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Big Picture Philadelphia

Our Mission Big Picture Philadelphia (BPP) provides transformative educational experiences for under-served high school youth through proven, sustainable educational practices and in so doing, contributes to Philadelphia’s city-wide educational reform efforts. In 2009 BPP opened El Centro for students who had previously disengaged or disconnected from high school. In 2017 BPP opened Vaux BPHS, a

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JEVS Human Services

Our Mission JEVS Human Services believes in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment. Our services include programs providing skills development, job readiness and career services,

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Our Mission The Frankford Community Development Corporation is dedicated to the asset-based development of Lower Northeast Philadelphia through job creation, affordable and workforce housing development, and the creative and sustainable improvement of public space. Current programs and projects include: commercial corridor management, supportive housing services, workforce development, Reimagining Margaret-Orthodox, and Gillingham Court. Reimagining Margaret-Orthodox (pictured)

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Our Mission Riverbend teaches environmental principles through a direct connection with nature, inspiring respect for our natural world and action as aware, responsible and caring citizens. Our nature-based STEM education programs foster an awareness, appreciation, and understanding of our total environment. We believe that instilling a love of nature and increasing environmental literacy is at

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HealthSpark Foundation

Our Mission HealthSpark Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations, networks, and coalitions promoting a more just and healthy community. As a private, independent foundation serving Montgomery County, HealthSpark Foundation provides grant funding to support community initiatives and bolsters systems change in the social safety net through training, research, convenings, and advocacy. What LS&A has done for

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Our Mission NephCure Kidney International’s mission is to accelerate research for effective treatments for rare forms of Nephrotic Syndrome, and to provide education and support that will improve the lives of those affected by these protein-spilling kidney diseases. As the primary advocate and catalyst among key stakeholders in the Nephrotic Syndrome community, NephCure strives to

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