The French-American Foundation on Friday announced this year’s class of Young Leaders, which includes academics, researchers, policy advisers, entrepreneurs and military officers. Since 1981, the program has brought together “vibrant” classes of French and American professionals to foster collaboration between France and the United States, according to the foundation. Alumni include former President Clinton, former Secretary of State…
Omar Woodard says it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he works in philanthropy. Growing up in North Philadelphia, he was a direct beneficiary of the largesse of Stephen Girard: He spent 11 years at and graduated from Girard College, which was founded nearly 170 years ago in one of the greatest acts of American philanthropy. “Stephen Girard…
When the news broke last month that Philadelphia’s poverty rate was stuck for another year at 25.7 percent, still the highest of America’s 10 largest cities, the collective response was one of frustration. Despite Philly’s many cross-sector collaborations, local government efforts and discussions — prepare yourself for this shocker — ending poverty isn’t easy, which is why it hasn’t happened yet.…