Racquel Williams

The holidays are here and the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia is once again looking for volunteers for its red kettle bell ringer campaign. With costs increasing, the organization looks to double last year’s donation total of $143,000.

A Philadelphia community action organization has received a $5 million grant from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. The group’s goal is to help families experiencing homelessness.

As the holiday shopping season ramps up, Central Division Victim Services in North Philadelphia offers an opportunity to give to those who may find it difficult to celebrate this year.

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia is one step closer to becoming the 22nd Smithsonian Museum in the nation thanks to a bill signed into law by President Joe Biden.

This new digital resource highlights more than 100 social impact programs in the city, including areas in education, youth development, and mental health.

As the city awaits final approval for a 76ers arena to be built in Center City, the African American Chamber of Commerce is hopeful the deal goes off without a hitch.

Philadelphia Cultural Treasures awarded 11 BIPOC artists in the city with fellowships worth more than $1 million to support their work. It’s the third year fellowships have gone to Philadelphia artists as part of a post-pandemic effort to boost art.

EdZone Lockers, launched Wednesday at Philadelphia’s James Logan Elementary School, provide essential items like hygiene products and clothes to kids in need.

(re)Covering the Iconic opens Dec. 20. On display will be Philly designer and artist Shaheed Rucker’s reimagined vintage Jet magazine covers and Wheaties box designs that spotlight the achievements of Black Pennsylvanians.

Many people these days — about 6 in 10 — feel like tipping culture has gotten out of control, with pre-entered tip prompts at coffee shops and elsewhere, but during this season of giving, they seem to be looking past that.