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The School District of Philadelphia has accelerated the remediation of environmental hazards in its buildings, thanks to a $100 million pledge from Penn in 2020.

Elementary school teachers in Philly are bringing new solutions to math education thanks to a responsive teaching program from Penn GSE.

Five Philadelphia high school students gained experience in activism, leadership, and mentorship as part of Students Organizing for Access to Reproductive Health (SOAR), a summer internship program founded by Penn undergraduates to equip interns to become advocates in their own communities.

Through a partnership between Penn Libraries Community Engagement and the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC), public school libraries in Philadelphia are better staffed with volunteers, enriched with new collections, and made more accessible overall.

William L. Sayre High School’s formerly vacant courtyard is now home to the Breathing Room, a social garden designed in collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design to enhance student well-being and foster community.

The Community Grocer, which offers community members an accessible way to turn food stamps into true nutrition solutions, tackles the problem of food deserts in West Philadelphia.

Young Quakers Community Athletics, a collaboration between the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, Penn Athletics, and West Philadelphia public schools, connects local Philly students with Penn student athletes.

Students explore ancient civilizations through “Unpacking the Past,” a program developed for 6th and 7th grade students in Philadelphia Title 1 schools.

At Penn’s annual Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo, local and diverse businesses come together to network, share ideas, and uplift underrepresented Philadelphia communities.

The West Philadelphia Creative Grants and the West Philadelphia Arts Council aim to create a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered future for BIPOC artists and organizations in West Philly.