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FlowerMouth Press was initially conceived in 2019 as a “2 a.m. ‘what if?’ thought,” according to Founder and Editor-in-Chief Kenna DeValor. The Bloomsburg University student and Lehigh Valley Charter High School of the Arts alumni imagined a literary arts magazine that would highlight the work of queer/LGBT+ writers. Although the…

When Trudi Froehlich decided to flee her abusive marriage with her children, one of her greatest concerns was what would happen to their pets. “I could not imagine how my children would cope [with] such a change without their best friends who had comforted them so many times,” she said.…

  Lingua Light, founded by Yueying He and Shuhan Liu, provides high-quality and culturally-responsive English language education to underserved youths in Bali, Indonesia—with the broader goal of improving the lives of locals by reducing the educational and income gap in that region and breaking the cycle of poverty.  “Over the…

In the heart of Northampton, Pennsylvania, a dedicated group works to address food insecurity among local families. Established over 25 years ago by a coalition of churches, the Northampton Area Food Bank remains steadfast in its mission to provide wholesome food to those who struggle to obtain it themselves. Currently,…

Great Overcomers Community Based Organization (GOCBO) is on a mission to break cycles of poverty and inequality and create positive change within the Kenya-based community it serves—and for founder Chrise Ehizonomen, it all began with a divine calling. After a medical mission in Uganda, Ehizonomen traveled to the town of…

Chosen Generation Africa’s mission statement is “to empower and uplift vulnerable children and youth, fostering social development, physical well-being, and spiritual nourishment. Through comprehensive support, community engagement, and collaborative efforts, we aspire to create a positive impact on their lives, cultivate resilience, and enable them to make meaningful contributions to…

In a post-pandemic American society, reliable internet connectivity is no longer just a luxury—it has become a necessity. With everything from work, to education, to doctor appointments now taking place online, widespread access to the web is essential. However, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents still lack reliable and affordable…

ABRO (Always Be Real Original), based in Southwest Philadelphia, offers creative outlets and community service initiatives to at-risk youth. Their mission is “to engage at-risk youth through the arts for positive youth development and expose them to skills training for the 21st-century creative economy.” Founder Anthony Brown discovered how many…

The past lives alongside the present in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. With a rich history dating back hundreds of years, the region is home to a number of culturally-significant landmarks, including historic buildings, farms, parks and more. Over the years, some of these pieces of history have fallen into neglect and…

The country of Rwanda experienced a devastating tragedy with the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi people. In the aftermath, tens of thousands of children were orphaned. Not only did these children lose their families, but there were many barriers they had to overcome, including the disruption of their education and…