Youth

What Percival Everett’s National Book Award-winning James tells us about the crisis of literacy in Philadelphia.

Even with a city budget proposal that pays for community-driven gun violence intervention work, organizers are worried about President Donald Trump’s promises to slash federal funding

Inspired by his own journey as a father, a Temple University police officer has become a vital support for hundreds of students in North Philadelphia

Physicians Elena McDonald and Delana Wardlaw don’t just heal the sick — they inspire a new generation of Black Philadelphia youth to follow in their footsteps

A longtime college president encourages other universities to follow Temple’s example and make college possible for more Philadelphia students

Who can outshine a Super Bowl MVP? Try a West Philly public school teacher, Southwest Philly block captain, a 15 year-old from Northeast Philly, and other Philadelphians dedicated careers to dauntlessly implementing solutions in their community

Philly-based Beat The Streets runs wrestling and mentoring programs for more than 1,000 local students, building skills needed to graduate high school, go to college and launch careers

The Juvenile Law Center co-founder has spent 50 years advocating for the rights of youth in the legal system, taking on corrupt judges, changing policy and contributing to victories in the U.S. Supreme Court

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

Harnessing the talent, teamwork and spirit of our college athletes, the Philly arm of the national nonprofit brings joy to kids with life-altering conditions — and respite to their caregivers