Philadelphia Futures

@PhillyFutures and Steppingstone Scholars are now @HeightsPhilly. From middle school onward, students get access to academic, workforce, and college support.

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

“There is no time to wait to make an investment in young people.” - Heights Co-President Sean E. Vereen

Many thanks to the @PhillyInquirer for this great article highlighting our work and partnership with @comcast.

Read it at: https://t.co/Y3PhuqtiwR

#ReachNewHeights

[We've Moved ⏩ @Comcast @ComcastPhillyNJ]

Learn more about the work @HeightsPhilly is doing, along with our recent $1M commitment to help Philadelphia students obtain the skill sets, certifications, and degrees needed for careers in tech, via @PhillyInquirer ➡️
https://t.co/UuL3Ml1W3t

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Meet this week’s #FridayFeature, Anne, a senior at Philadelphia High School for Girls.

Anne is the treasurer for the African American Student Union and a performer for the school’s African Club, recently receiving a standing ovation. Learn more: https://t.co/6R2dRk0zmR

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Our Heights students at Constitution High School, one of our 19 School District of Philadelphia partners, had a busy and exciting week!

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Our first in-person event under our new name - Heights Philadelphia - will be held on Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00-7:30pm.

RSVP Friday, March 10th. If you are an alum and have not yet received the email invitation, contact [email protected].

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

This past fall, one of our partners from @the_barnes led the Art Club at Morton McMichael School. Additionally, students took a trip to the museum.

Wonderful partnerships like these allow students to explore beyond their horizons.

#ThankfulThursday #HeightsPhilly

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

When we give Black, Brown and first-generation students real opportunities, our city thrives.

Join us next Wed. 2/22 at 3:30pm for a conversation with Black/African/African-American identifying Heights alumni as they share their experiences navigating post-graduate life.

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Last week, we joined the @NHLFlyers to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and was highlighted as their in-game feature. We are grateful to the Flyers for this amazing opportunity. Our Heights staff and community had so much fun at the game!
#GratiTuesday #HeightsPhilly

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

We are forever proud of the work @JasonKelce does on and off the field, and extremely grateful that we get to partner with him, @Underdog_PHL, and @BePhillyFndtn.

Thank you to the @Eagles for a great season and helping our city #reachnewheights!

#HeightsPhilly #FlyEaglesFly

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

It’s GAME DAY! 💚🦅

At Wednesday’s pep rally, our staff signed well wishes and encouragement to @JasonKelce and the @Eagles. We’re rooting for you, #62!

#LetsGoEagles #FlyEaglesFly  #itsaphillything #SuperBowlSunday #HeightsPhilly #ReachNewHeights @Underdog_PHL @BePhillyFndtn

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

When you realize tomorrow is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

Let’s go @Eagles! Let’s go @JasonKelce!

#itsaphillything #goeagles #flyeaglesfly #heightsphilly #reachnewheights #superbowl2023

@Underdog_PHL @BePhillyFndtn

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Let's go @Eagles! Let's go #62. We are ecstatic to root for the Philadelphia Eagles and @JasonKelce this Sunday, and we are beyond grateful for the partnership of the (Be)Philly Foundation and @Underdog_PHL.

#FlyEaglesFly #GoEagles #ReachNewHeights #HeightsPhilly #UnderdogPHL

[Beccah Hendrickson @Beccah6abc]

Eagles' Jason Kelce helps educational nonprofit lift students to new heights @6abc https://t.co/l5ZXpNJU2i

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

“Everyday is a Super Bowl for our students."

Many thanks to @Beccah6abc and @6abc for featuring Heights Philadelphia for the Super Bowl edition of Hometown Heroes! We are forever rooting for our students, this city, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Jason Kelce.

#HeightsPhilly

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Representation matters!

This event is open to any and all students in Philadelphia. Scan the QR code to register.

#healthcare #career #publichealth #psychology #socialwork #ReachNewHeights #HeightsPhilly

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This week's #FridayFeature is Robin Eli, @HeightsPhilly's Director of Middle Grades and Summer Bridge, who joined the team in 2018.

Learn more by viewing the full post here:
https://t.co/5dsUGUQ51U

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This past Saturday, our Steppingstone Academy students met up at the Heights office for Game Day! Our students meet in-person once a month to get to know each other better and bond over board games, cards, and crafts.

#ReachNewHeights #HeightsPhilly

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Congratulations to the @Eagles for advancing to Super Bowl LVII! We are grateful for our partnership with @JasonKelce, @Underdog_PHL, and @BePhillyFndtn. Thank you for for rooting for us. We can't wait to root for you! #GoEagles #FlyEaglesFly #HeightsPhilly #ReachNewHeights

[Philadelphia Futures @PhillyFutures]

Follow @HeightsPhilly today!

#FollowFriday #HeightsPhilly #ReachNewHeights

[Heights Philadelphia @HeightsPhilly]

Come with us on a short tour of the @HeightsPhilly office! We recently updated our space to reflect the new Heights branding and can't wait to welcome YOU to 123 S. Broad. Follow #HeightsPhilly today!

Learn more at https://t.co/QOzY2QIQtJ

#FollowFriday #ReachNewHeights

[Philadelphia Futures @PhillyFutures]

We are grateful to @PhillyInquirer @nate_file for the opportunity to uplift @HeightsPhilly and the necessity of investing in our students for institutions in our city.
You can read the full interview by clicking this link: https://t.co/qAdJWy3CuS

#ReachNewHeights

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

Only 14% of the combined first year students from Penn, Temple, Drexel, La Salle and St. Joseph’s are from Philadelphia.

@nate_file asks local high school counselors and nonprofit leaders to discuss why. https://t.co/YmRJPbUZYH