can all see.
The opportunity to make it real.
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+
23 partner schools
$12M
75%+
100%
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.
Heights Philadelphia Co-President & CEO Sara L. Woods to Transition from Leadership Following Seven Years of Service to Community
Economic mobility catalyst’s co-president paves way for next generation of organizational leaders, setting foundation and vision for a better Philadelphia through love of students. PHILADELPHIA (April 24, 2024) – Heights
Heights Philadelphia & U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Announce New Partnership Aiding Black, Brown and First-Generation Students’ Pathways to Environmental Studies & Careers
Heights students from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School visited the EPA’s Lower Darby Creek Area Superfund Site for Earth Day. April 22, 2024 (Philadelphia) – Heights Philadelphia (“Heights”) and the
Heights Philadelphia & Wharton Undergraduate Division Host 3rd Annual Equity Summit Empowering High School Students to Foster Equity in Communities
On Monday, April 15th Heights Philadelphia (Heights) and the Wharton Undergraduate Division of the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) hosted its 3rd Annual Equity Summit. High school students were invited to
Heights Philadelphia Unveils 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan Aimed to Transform Education & Empower Communities in Philadelphia
Launching the “Accelerating Economic Mobility & Educational Opportunity” plan, the economic mobility catalyst will work to overcome systemic hurdles and expand services to 5,000 students in Philadelphia by 2029 Heights