Philanthropiece

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Filantropis Guatemala

Karen’s Story

Since Philanthropiece established its Scholars Program in Guatemala in 2012, we’ve accepted 42 young, motivated…

Morning Glory FarrJanuary 18, 2019

A Latina woman in a white sleeveless blouse and big dangle earrings poses in front of foliage. She has shoulder-length curly purple hair, eyeliner, and a smile that reveals her top teeth.

Immigrant Rights Our Community

Community Spotlight: Laura Soto

“I am a warrior. I didn’t die.” Anyone who has had the chance to talk…

Morning Glory FarrJanuary 15, 2019

Filantropis Guatemala

Maria del Carmen: Embracing Change

For all the talk I’ve heard about people being scared of change, I have the…

Katie Doyle MyersDecember 6, 2018

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Youth Engagement

Be Nice: An Unassuming Guide to Microaggressions

My college honors seminar drove me up the wall last semester. Not because of the…

Raye WatsonNovember 20, 2018

A group of people sit in white folding chairs in a circle, staring at a woman in the center who is reading from a script in her hands. The ground is covered in different blankets, and everyone looks serious and thoughtful.

Indigenous Rights

In the In-Between: Witnessing RRB Grow From Event to Movement

“Sometimes when people learn about the broken treaties, relocation, and genocide, they feel guilty about…

Katie Doyle MyersOctober 4, 2018

A "hoja de prestamos" or loan sheet is held up in front of a wooden box with two visible locks.

Philanthropiece México

Turning Towards Sustainability in BCS, Mexico

During my site visit in BCS, I had the pleasure of visiting the Mezquite de…

Katie Doyle MyersAugust 1, 2018

A group of teenagers hold a blue sign with white text that says "March For Our Lives." They are wearing matching navy shirts and are all mid-chant.

Our Community Youth Engagement

I’m Not Special: Rethink How You Talk About the Parkland Kids (and Me)

A while ago, I read something that I haven’t been able to get out of…

Raye WatsonJuly 20, 2018

A white man with close-cropped hair and a baby blue button up looks thoughtfully out a window

Immigrant Rights Indigenous Rights

4 Ways in Which White Supremacy Hurts Us All

One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received is to wake up…

Raye WatsonJuly 1, 2018

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Our Community

5 Reasons I Got a Full Ride: A Confessional Narrative About Privilege and Education

After receiving over 1,400 applications in the fall of 2017, the Boettcher Foundation chose less…

Raye WatsonJune 25, 2018

Climate Justice Community Savings Groups Immigrant Rights Indigenous Rights

Square One: Exploring New Programming

2018 has been an exciting journey of exploration regarding local programming. Although it sometimes feels…

Jake MatlakJune 15, 2018