Heights Graduation Celebration Honored 500+ Students 

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

Heights Philadelphia connects Philly youth to careers and college with a network of people who believe — and invest — in their talents.

It’s time to think bigger. Time to do better. Join Heights and see how far we can go when Philly students lead.

A history of results.
A steppingstone to the future.

Heights Philadelphia brings the city’s two strongest educational nonprofits together to do more for Philly students. Philadelphia Futures and Steppingstone Scholars have merged, offering sustainable access to academic and workforce opportunities through expansive programming and partnerships.

Moving more students forward

3,000+

students served annually

23 partner schools

District of Philadelphia

$12M

operating budget

80%

college matriculation

100%

participation in career exploration programs

Not just programs — pathways.

From middle school onward, students get access to academic, workforce, and college support that breaks down barriers to propel economic mobility.

Individualized advising. Academic enrichment. Internship opportunities. Financial support. We help each student find a path to success through every step of their lives.

Enroll or refer a student to Heights Philadelphia.

Every student should have the opportunity to power Philadelphia’s future. Whether it is your child — or a student you know or work with — we want to help them find their pathway to success.

News & Announcements

2024 End of Summer Recap

  This summer, 1118 students participated in Heights programming across the city. During the Middle Grades Summer Program Closing, Teresa Tham, Associate Director of Middle Grades, said to a full auditorium of

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Publications

2024 Summer Newsletter

Catch up on our latest news, including our Graduation Celebration, partnership highlights, program updates, alumni and volunteer opportunities, and more. READ HERE

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