Philanthropy class provides $55K in grants to local nonprofits amid the pandemic Philanthropy class provides $55K in grants to local nonprofits amid the pandemic As the COVID-19 epidemic began to affect all aspects of daily life in Philadelphia communities, SP2 students saw their lessons collide with the ways local philanthropic funders and nonprofit organizations address unprecedented challenges in real time.
SP2 graduate is now a policy fellow for Philly’s LGBTQ population In 2017, Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs introduced black and brown stripes to the rainbow flag as part of anti-racism initiatives. (Image: Albert Lee) SP2 graduate is now a policy fellow for Philly’s LGBTQ population Sayeeda Rashid, who identifies as a queer South Asian woman, advocates for social justice in the Philadelphia Mayor’s office of LGBTQ Affairs.
COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations.
High-impact giving during a global crisis High-impact giving during a global crisis Penn Today talks with Kat Rosqueta and Kelly Andrews of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy to discuss how to give when the need is great
Penn alum Shadrack Frimpong awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Alum Shadrack Frimpong, who earned an undergraduate degree in 2015 and a master’s in 2019 from Penn, has received a 2020 Gates Cambridge Scholarship. Penn alum Shadrack Frimpong awarded Gates Cambridge Scholarship Shadrack Frimpong, Penn graduate and 2015 Presidents Engagement Prize winner, has been awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in public health and primary care at the University of Cambridge in England.
Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19 Q&A Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19 In a Q&A, School of Social Policy & Practice researcher Susan B. Sorenson describes new challenges surrounding intimate partner violence and the uptick in gun purchases since this crisis began.
COVID-19 and the housing crisis Amy Castro Baker (front right) speaking with Stockton mayor Michael Tubbs (front left) at a cash transfer informational session. COVID-19 and the housing crisis Amy Castro Baker of the School of Social Policy & Practice advocates for a multiprong approach to public assistance during the global pandemic
Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness Impact of COVID-19 on homelessness A new report coauthored by researchers at SP2 finds that COVID-19 could hospitalize some 21,295 people who don’t have housing, or about 4.3% of the nationwide homeless population.
Health equity in a time of global crisis Health equity in a time of global crisis Jennifer Prah Ruger discusses global health equity in a time of global crisis, why it matters for everyone, where U.S. policy is succeeding and failing, and what we need to do going forward.
A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor Ben Jealous, former head of the NAACP, is a visiting scholar in the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Wharton. He is teaching a class on social innovation, part of SP2’s Nonprofit Leadership program. Q&A A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor The visiting scholar discusses the social innovation class he is teaching, plus why it’s key to focus on local civil rights victories and the need to take a long view of history.