Focused Athletics: Investing in Philadelphia’s Top Student Athletes

Jackson Duncan, (top center), with Focused Athletics alumni- (clockwise from L) AJ Issacs, Ray Thomas, Eric Taylor, Cheick Diawara, Casey Williams, and Charly Timite. Jackson Duncan will never forget the day he was invited to work out with a group of student athletes in South Philly a few years ago. He was blown away by all the talent he saw in those kids....
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CPR Ready Helps Local Running Group Prepare for Cardiac Emergencies

Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newton Square, PA, Pennsylvania
Penn Medicine’s Mobile CPR Project leads training at The Running Place in Newtown Square, PA, Pennsylvania. Running groups offer support in reaching health goals Whether you’re a marathon runner or have yet to run a 5k, a group can motivate you to stay active. Ken Taylor is a lifelong runner and educator....
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Celebrate the Season in the City of Brotherly Love: 5 Philadelphia Holiday Attractions

Philadelphia is a world-class city with so much to offer year-round, but in my opinion, there’s no better time to explore the downtown than during the holiday season. My husband and I started an annual tradition of bringing our three children into downtown Philadelphia during the holiday season to enjoy all that it offers. From light shows and ice skating,...
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Get Involved with Giving Tuesday

The holidays are a special time, but the season of giving can also be stressful. For many, the pressure of trying to find the perfect gift for their loved ones can be overwhelming. There’s another day coming up this holiday season that’s also focused on giving — with no gifts required! It’s called Giving Tuesday, and it falls on December 3....
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Fighting Hunger this Holiday Season

Members of the Blue Crew volunteering at a local food pantry. The holidays are a special time for many of us — from gifts to gatherings, this time is made up of fond memories with our loved ones. It’s during this time that we often take a moment to reflect on all the things that we’re grateful for in our lives....
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Volunteering in Your Community: Make a Difference, Today and Everyday

A large group of Blue Crew volunteers waving at the camera.
If you ask anyone what makes Independence Blue Cross a great place to work, chances are they’ll say it’s the people. And, I proudly second that sentiment — our associates make this place pretty special. For more than 80 years, our associates have been here for our members, customers, and community. They’re dedicated to living our mission of enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve....
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More Than Just Volunteers: The Blue Crew are Champions of Change

Volunteers painting a mural at a Turning Points for Children center.
Blue Crew volunteers painting a mural at a Turning Points for Children center. When I received a phone call from the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey during the summer of 2016, I didn’t expect it would lead to me ordering a truck containing two cubic yards of topsoil....
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Helping to Break the Cycle of Poverty: Why I Support the United Way

Poverty is all around us. But when you’re busy trying to make it through the day and manage your responsibilities, you can lose sight of that. The devastating effects of poverty became more apparent to me when I started working in Philadelphia. As part of my daily commute, I take PATCO from my home in South Jersey and walk from the train station to work....
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New Law Makes CPR Training More Accessible to Students in Pennsylvania

Jennifer Litchman-Green, vice president of Community Impact at the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, demonstrates chest compressions on a CPR training manikin.
Jennifer Litchman-Green, vice president of Community Impact at the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, demonstrates chest compressions on a CPR training manikin.

Thanks to advocates like the American Heart Association, significantly more people will be trained in saving a life

Making PA Schools CPR Ready

Pennsylvania just became the 39th state to require Hands-Only CPR training in schools....
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Summertime Guide: 3 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer in Philly

Children play in a fountain
The fountain at Sister Cities Park. Photo: Marisa Fischetti for the Center City District. It’s summertime in Philly, so you know what that means: it’s going to be hot, hot, hot! While some people may welcome the sizzling temperatures, it’s important to stay safe during the summer heat. Excessive heat can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke....
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