Philly Truce formed in response to the rise in homicides in 2020, with a mission to stop the violence and support sustainable Black manhood. Five years later, they’ve made tremendous progress with efforts like their Peace Patrol, and they’re celebrating with a gala on May 8. Racquel Williams talks with their co-founder Mazzie Casher and Executive Director Kelly Greene.
Learn more about Philly Truce at www.phillytruce.com.
Then, Shara Dae Howard visits our Bridging Philly sponsors, Gift of Life, for their annual Donor Dash at the Navy Yard. She talks with organ donors, recipients, and West Chester University students there to honor their friend, Garrett Nicholas, who was hit by a car and killed, but whose organ and tissue donation saved lives.
Learn more about Gift of Life at www.donors1.org.
May 02, 2026
