“A Packed Church, Empty Solutions: Philadelphia’s Housing Crisis and the Limits of Old Thinking”

Yesterday, P.O.W.E.R convened a housing affordability assembly at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church. The sanctuary was full—overflowing, really—with more than 1,000 people from across Philadelphia, representing churches, faith communities, and concerned residents gathered under one shared anxiety: a city in the grip of a housing crisis. Rising rents. Shrinking housing stock. A looming reduction in federal funding as Washington signals cuts […]

Honoring Visionaries of the Year: Sheldon McKenzie’s Fight Against Leukemia

In a world filled with challenges, it takes visionaries to step up and make a difference. Meet Sheldon McKenzie, a shining example of dedication and compassion, nominated as a candidate for the 2024 NYC Visionaries of the Year. Sheldon’s journey is not just about personal achievement but about honoring the memory of his beloved grandmother and contributing to a cause […]