Philadelphia literacy nonprofit receives "once-in-a-lifetime" donation from MacKenzie Scott

The grant will help the Philadelphia organization with its mission to empower adults through free literacy and language education.

• Mar 21, 2024

Philadelphia literacy organization receive grant from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

MacKenzie Scott's foundation Yield Giving gave a transformative grant to Beyond Literacy, a Philadelphia organization focused on adult literacy.

• Mar 21, 2024

A nonprofit is helping a little girl get lifesaving surgery — with a flight to California

Thanks to AeroAngel, 3-year-old Islia Stewart will be able to get safely to California for a life-saving heart surgery.

• Mar 6, 2024

AeroAngel is helping a toddler get lifesaving heart surgery — via a private flight to California

The nonprofit AeroAngel is helping Islia Stewart and her parents take a private flight to California so the 3-year-old can get a lifesaving heart surgery.

• Mar 5, 2024

Dozens of Delaware County nonprofits sign up for Delco Gives Day

At Murphy's Giving Market in Upper Darby, staff hope Delco Gives Day will bolster finances for the year ahead.

• Feb 5, 2024

New effort underway to support Delaware County nonprofits

Delco Gives Day is an effort to raise money for local nonprofits that serve people in Delaware County. People can donate at delcogives.org.

• Feb 5, 2024

Fostering Hope Delco's closet in Norwood gives free essentials to families in need

Parents of foster children face unique challenges. One Delaware County nonprofit is helping lighten the load by providing free essentials to families in need.

• Dec 5, 2023

Delaware County nonprofit brings joy to adults and kids alike

For nearly 10 years, husband and wife duo Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico have continued their mission to help people of all ages reap the benefits of music.

• Nov 17, 2023

The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia: Oct. 9-13

This week, two business owners helped a woman fix her car window after a viral Center City video, sailors and Marines helped one of their own in West Philly, and more. Here's what our team has worked on over the past several months.

• Oct 13, 2023

Navy Week: Veteran hopes to redefine her West Philly neighborhood with help of Mother Nature

Here is the story of one veteran who hopes to redefine her West Philadelphia neighborhood with a little help from Mother Nature.

• Oct 11, 2023

On Your Corner: Jessica Kartalija emcees The Bee Foundation's Honey Bash Gala

The foundation supports groundbreaking research for preventing brain aneurysm rupture. This was the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser.

• Oct 8, 2023

Runners hit the pavement in the Philly 10k early

This year's 10k run benefits Friends of the Rail Park.

• Aug 27, 2023

Philadelphia nonprofit hopes teaching fellowship program reduces national teacher shortage

While the national teacher shortage continues to be an ongoing problem, a Philadelphia non-profit trying to change that.

• Aug 8, 2023

Nonprofit hosts a food truck festival for children with autism

The Kamps For Kids nonprofit held a food truck festival to help provide resources for children with autism.

• Jul 29, 2023

Chester County mom raises awareness about sudden cardiac arrest in honor of late son

Aidan's Heart Foundation is a nonprofit focused on creating "heart-safe communities" across the Delaware Valley.

• Jul 27, 2023

19th annual Duffy's Hope Celebrity Basketball game returns to Delaware's Chase Fieldhouse

CBS News Philadelphia got the chance to catch up with Allen Samuels, also known as Duffy, the founder of Duffy's Hope.

• Jul 27, 2023

Local nonprofit encourages young girls to value themselves

Know Your Worth teaches self-love through a variety of community programs.

• Jun 6, 2023

Mt. Airy Learning Tree's Annual Hidden Garden Tours opens backyard to community

The self-guided tours are expected to bring 200 to 400 people through nine private and public gardens in the area on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Jun 1, 2023

Taylor Swift donates money to nonprofit food bank Philabundance during her stop in the city on her Eras tour

Taylor Swift donated money to Philabundance while she performs in Philadelphia on The Eras Tour.

• May 13, 2023

Nonprofit cleans up Lincoln Drive

Howard Monroe reports.

• Apr 7, 2023

Police and nonprofits have solutions after juveniles cause chaos in Center City

Kerri Corrado reports.

• Apr 6, 2023

Bucks County nonprofit aims to help children experiencing bedlessness

Madeleine Wright reports.

• Mar 31, 2023

Philadelphia nonprofit Caring for Friends donating meals to people in need

Janelle Burrell reports.

• Mar 14, 2023

Members Of Special Needs Social Group Create Music Video Asking Bruno Mars To Prom

Fantastic Friends holds a themed prom every year, and this year the goal is to get Bruno Mars to accept their proposal.

• Jan 5, 2016

Cathedral Kitchen In Camden Offers Up More Than Just Food

More than 400 people showed up for the 9th Annual "Harvest for Hunger" fundraiser.

• Nov 14, 2015

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