purpose
Aug. 5, 2015 12:00 pm
Kids and their foster grandparents are filling summer reading gaps with The Playstreet Book Club
Mayor Michael A. Nutter recently launched the Playstreet Book Club, a pilot program that aims to help address summer reading loss among children who receive USDA-funded free summer meals. The Book Club operates at select locations by providing children with five free, take-home books. The Playstreet Book Club also offers literacy assessments and activities led […]
funding
Mar. 31, 2015 12:00 pm
City Appoints Ashley Del Bianco as New Chief Grants Officer
A new chief officer has been appointed to the Mayor’s Office of Grants, which has helped secure more than $48 million in federal and philanthropic investments since its establishment in 2012. Ashley Del Bianco, a veteran of the Office of Innovation & Technology, was appointed to the position last month by outgoing mayor Michael Nutter. She […]
funding
Apr. 16, 2014 12:55 pm
Register Your Business or Organization for the Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair
Fun Safe Philly Summer, a cross-agency program of the Nutter Administration, is hosting a free event for youth ages 14-21 to connect to local businesses offering paid part-time employment and apprenticeships, as well as volunteer opportunities. Fun Safe Philly Summer is currently looking for businesses and organizations to help them in their efforts to meet […]