Regional Direction
February 14th 2019
Support the Full City Finalists on GoFundMe!
We're thrilled to partner with GoFundMe to help support the Full City Challenge finalists! GoFundMe has created a dedicated cause page on their website for the Full City Challenge - check it out to read more about our finalists and make your contribution to helping them advance their concepts. At... Read More
Regional Direction
February 7th 2019
Vertical farms, rescued food, a healthy corner store? Meet the Full City Challenge finalists
Five teams will vie for a $5,000 prize to help solve Philly’s hunger issues. Palumbo Academy student Zanayja had a relatively simple question. Why, the tenth grader wanted to know, could she easily buy four bags of chips at the corner store for $1, while one smoothie at the supermarket would... Read More
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January 20th 2019
Full City Challenge Featured on NBC10's @Issue
Economy League Managing Director Nick Frontino, Billy Penn Editor Danya Hennigner, and General Manager of West Philadelphia's Eat Cafe Valerie Erwin spoke with NBC10's Erin Coleman about the Full City Challenge. Read More
Regional Direction
January 18th 2019
Full City spotlight: Training for food-service jobs at Google, instead of random bars
SF’s Farming Hope uses corporate partners because regular restaurant work isn’t always sustainable. Like several other nonprofits we’ve covered recently, Farming Hope helps people who are struggling by providing culinary training. But in this case, graduates don’t end up in traditional... Read More
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January 9th 2019
Full City spotlight: This L.A. org helps thousands trade gang life for restaurant jobs
What if your Sunday brunch could contribute to the greater good? In Los Angeles, when you choose to dine at the Homegirl Cafe, your meal will do more than cure your hangover. The breakfast and lunch spot serves up classic Latinx cuisine — and employs people who were once members of a gang,... Read More
Regional Direction
December 26th 2018
Full City spotlight: This Brewerytown coffee shop helps former foster kids succeed
A small Brewerytown coffee shop has developed a successful program to help people find employment after aging out of the foster care system. It’s an innovative approach to helping fix the societal problems that plague this city — and we’re showcasing it here as inspiration to develop more... Read More
Regional Direction
December 20th 2018
Full City Challenge Info Session - 1/10
Have questions about the Full City Challenge? Come see us at Venture Cafe Philadelphia's Thursday gathering on January 10 at 5pm. 3675 Market St., Philadelphia - 3rd Floor! Read More
Regional Direction
December 20th 2018
Full City spotlight: This Colorado company reduces food waste, feeds people…and makes a profit
FoodMaven is such a success that it’s planning to expand nationwide. Read More
Regional Direction
December 19th 2018
Full City Info Session - 12/20
Have questions about the Full City Challenge? Come see us at Venture Cafe Philadelphia's Thursday gathering on December 20 at 5pm. 3675 Market St., Philadelphia - 3rd Floor! Read More
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