Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.
Read the latest developments about the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
Citizens Bank announced funding to expand the impact of LISC Financial Opportunity Centers in three cities, including Philadelphia, fueling programs that help people train for jobs in growth industries and move from entry-level positions to career pathways.
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
The Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative will bring together more than a dozen collaborating partners in an effort to reduce the 9% unemployment rate in the area.
A combined $895,000 in grants from Connelly & William Penn Foundations will support University City District's West Philadelphia Sklils Initiative (WPSI).
Kira Strong, who has served in an interim leadership role with Rebuild since November 2019, has been named as the new Executive Director.
A $242,000 grant from the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund will support Engaging Immigrant Talent, an 18-month initiative to advance employer-informed immigrant workforce integration.
