As We Turn the Corner, We Reflect Back on an Exciting Year

Abstract

Before the summer is over we’ll both have experienced the rite of passage associated with turning 40 and anticipating the challenges that a new decade brings. Time flies when you’re creating change, and for two outsiders turned Philadelphians—one from Denmark and the other from New Mexico—it has been a great ride so far. This summer marks the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal’s one-year anniversary, prompting us to reflect on the idea behind creating the only regional journal about innovations in the country as well as on our own local leadership journeys.

As a way to challenge Philadelphia to live and celebrate its greatness, we co-founded the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal by creating a community of innovation among local foundation, university, and community partners. Our hope was that the Journal would generate positive energy in the region and give traction to local and new ideas and innovators. And just a year later, we’re pleased that our hopes have rung true. Today over 7,500 targeted leaders receive the quarterly electronic version of the Journal, along with monthly updates.