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Feb 272 min
Social Impact Week 2024 Recap
This year Social Impact hosted its 5th annual Social Impact Week.
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Dec 1, 20232 min
Why College Students Don’t Vote and Why They Should!
College students are the least likely to vote in each election, general or otherwise. They find it difficult because“they couldn’t get...
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Nov 7, 20234 min
Conference 101: How to Enjoy and Thrive at Your First Professional Conference
Your quick guide on how to enjoy and thrive at your first professional conference! The time has finally arrived—your first-ever business...
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Oct 7, 20232 min
Charity of Choice: YAP!
Authors: Natalie Diedericks & Alexia Fotopoulos Every school year, TU-AMA selects one non-profit or local organization in Philadelphia...
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Apr 6, 20233 min
Simple Ways to Become More Eco-Friendly in Anticipation of Earth Day 2023!
Becoming sustainable can feel overwhelming and daunting. It is easy to throw in the towel and question whether your actions are making a...
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Feb 27, 20233 min
Hidden Gems of Philadelphia: Art Museums & Galleries
If you’ve spent time living in the city of Philadelphia, you’ve at one point set out to engage in the rich culture of the city. You have...
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Jan 30, 20232 min
Creating a Greener Philadelphia
Living in a city such as Philadelphia, it can be difficult to find a park or green space to hang out at, let alone a place where people...
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Dec 15, 20224 min
Community Pantries Fill the Food Gap
Countless individuals across Philadelphia struggle to prepare a hot meal for themselves. Do you know someone in the same situation and...
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Nov 10, 20223 min
Giving Today and Everyday
In 2012 at the 92nd Street Y and the Beffer Center for Innovation & Social Impact, Giving Tuesday was created. Giving Tuesday is an...
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Sep 27, 20222 min
Let Donations Dominate
Clothing is a vital and routine aspect of one’s life; as often as we dispose of clothing, how often do we consider where it all goes?...
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Apr 12, 20222 min
The “SEPTA Struggle”
Recent violence on SEPTA services has left many Philadelphians feeling unsafe when using the public transportation system. For the...
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Apr 11, 20222 min
HootaThon Write Up
This past weekend, members of TU-AMA participated in Temple’s tenth annual HootaThon, the first one back in person since the beginning of...
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Mar 23, 20223 min
Mad Women: Creating Female Marketing History
Women’s History Month constitutes remembrance towards the influential women who have paved the way for future generations to come, and...
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Mar 5, 20222 min
Social Impact Week Overview
This year Social Impact hosted its 3rd annual Social Impact Week. In the past, Social Impact Week has been more general about social...
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Feb 28, 20223 min
Cecil B. Moore L.O.V.E
Who is Cecil B. Moore Cecil Bassett Moore was born April 2, 1915. He is originally from West Virginia. Following his service as a marine...
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Jan 24, 20223 min
COVID-19 and Code Blue: A Brutal Combination for the Homeless
As omicron cases rise, so does the severity of cold temperatures, both presenting challenges for the unhoused population. Philadelphia’s...
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Dec 26, 20212 min
The Rise of Gun Violence In Philadelphia
There have been 535 homicides in the City of Philadelphia in 2021, a 13% increase from 2020, and the highest rate since 1960. Of those...
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Dec 12, 20213 min
Food Insecurity in Philadelphia
In 2021, 38 million Americans faced food insecurity according to the USDA. Food insecurity occurs when an individual has limited access...
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