Ensuring the sustainability of the region’s nonprofit sector is vital to the communities we serve. JEVS Human Services is working with partners to support and strengthen nonprofits, many of whom are experiencing both increased demand for services and shrinkage of government resources due to the federal government shut down and PA state budget impasse. In these challenging times, working together to ensure our communities remain supported is critical!
Two recent gatherings highlighted these efforts. These events demonstrated the commitment of JEVS and many nonprofits to advancing solutions, building partnerships, and creating lasting impact.
The first was a Nonprofit Growth Workshop co-hosted by Philadelphia City Councilmembers Jeffery Young Jr. and Kendra Brooks. JEVS CEO Cynthia Figueroa was among several local officials joining in a discussion of the challenges facing the nonprofit sector. The workshop, titled “From Idea to Impact” focused on how collaboration among nonprofits, local government, and community partners can drive meaningful change.
Cynthia also took part in a panel discussion hosted in Philadelphia by a national group, the Nonprofit Finance Fund. She shared that as the nonprofit sector faces the turbulence of contemporary challenges, JEVS “is providing vetted, credible information and creating opportunities to access policy experts, other nonprofit leaders, and legislators.”
Cynthia also shared insights from the Nonprofit Leaders Group (NPLG). The NPLG, founded in January 2025, ensures that nonprofit organizations in this region remain informed and prepared to navigate an evolving fiscal and political landscape.
JEVS is thankful for these partnerships, which create a shared sense of community. They remind us that approaching challenges with strategy, collaboration and vision can transform lives and strengthen communities. As Cynthia put it, it is an honor “to share the stage with partners leading collaborative, inspirational work.”
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