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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.

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 Homeward Initiative, a nonprofit developed by the 2019 President’s Engagement Prize winner and Penn alum Brendan Taliaferro, helps LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia find short-term housing solutions in the city.

A new grant will fund the Community Health Worker (CHW) program and groundbreaking study to improve chronic disease self-management and address the social drivers of health.

Penn Nursing aims to change attitudes around geriatric care by placing students directly into local nursing homes, an innovation in education that could transform the future nursing workforce.

Low-income taxpayers across the city receive tax prep guidance from Wharton students, who are participating in an Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) course.

Through the Penn Engineering Student Learning and Engagement (PESTLE) program, students can register for volunteer opportunities that help Philadelphia’s communities thrive.

From working within individual classrooms to powering two whole-school partnerships, Penn’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) supports the well-being and growth of K–12 students in Philadelphia.