Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate

As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis continues to affect young people, a group in West Philly has stepped up to the call to serve, with hopes of saving lives.

The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways

As founder and executive director of the Elevation Project, LaTrista Webb has helped thousands of formerly incarcerated people find new pathways in life after time served. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee tells us more about what sparked this career path for her. (Photo credit: Mansfield Media)

Philly cyclist helping young girls tread transformative paths through the sport

Cycling gave Ajoa Abrokwa a level of physical activity that also helped balance her emotions. Through her nonprofit, she’s encouraging young women and girls to get into the sport not just for wellness but for the paths it may take them down. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more on Philly Rising.

Formerly incarcerated man and the judge who sentenced him collaborate to help at-risk youth

After more than a decade in state prison, Kashif Jones went back into the courtroom to ask for help from the judge who sentenced him. Jones now has his own nonprofit Relentless Community Development dedicated to helping at-risk youth.

Legacy of Hope supporting cancer-affected families in Philadelphia-area

Like many Americans, cancer patients struggle to juggle their health and financial hardships. That’s where Legacy of Hope comes in. The organization raises money to move needy Philadelphia families into liveable homes with comfortable arrangements. KYW's Antionette Lee has the story. 

How Amira Williams became the Delaware Valley’s ‘henna therapist’

Amira Williams started her business Henna with a Twist as a hobby, helping women who had lost their hair due to alopecia or cancer. Now, she does henna all over the body and for any occasion. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more.

Philly Rising: Change Our Future's Sneaker Ball

Rodney and Erika McLeod’s nonprofit, Change Our Future, is hosting the third annual Sneaker Ball, which raises money, school supplies and kicks for students in the community. They hope to double their fundraising goal this year.  (Photo credit: Change Our Future Foundation) 

Philly Rising: Criticized, celebrated for extravagance, prom send-offs give kids an escape from trauma

Prom “send offs” have become one of the most anticipated events of the year for Philadelphia high schoolers. It’s a time when families and friends turn dreams into reality for their kids. Dedicated moms like Angelia Ayres have put several hundreds of dollars and countless hours into planning the pe…

Philly Rising: Mothers in Charge

Dorothy Johnson-Speight has been working toward gun violence prevention, education and intervention through her organization, Mothers in Charge, for nearly 20 years. 

Philly Rising : Bringing kids together through 'Work to Ride'

On a nice day, the Chamounix Equestrian Center, home to the Work to Ride program, is filled with kids taking horseback riding lessons, as well as dozens of cats, dogs and a billie goat named Yoda. The one-of-a-kind program in the country gives kids of color a shot at mastering horses on the polo f…