Meet with your state legislators to talk about how the state can support young children and their families. Make a Difference as we urge them to pass a budget – the RIGHT BUDGET – that expands public investments in children. Contact Shawn Towey at shawnt@childrenfirstpa.com for more information. Click here to sign up. Click here […]
Meet with your state legislators to talk about how the state can support young children and their families. Make a Difference as we urge them to pass a budget – the RIGHT BUDGET – that expands public investments in children. Contact Shawn Towey at shawnt@childrenfirstpa.com for more information. Click here to sign up. Click here […]
Using Minecraft to Imagine a Better World and Build It Together. PCCY, the region’s most influential advocacy organization for children, leverages the world’s greatest video game for the year’s most engaging fundraising event for kids. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2017 or Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the University of the Sciences, 43rd & […]
Using Minecraft to Imagine a Better World and Build It Together. PCCY, the region’s most influential advocacy organization for children, leverages the world’s greatest video game for the year’s most engaging fundraising event for kids. Join us on Saturday, September 16, 2017 or Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the University of the Sciences, 43rd & […]
To be eligible for a Picasso Project Grant: Application should be filled out by staff from Philadelphia public schools (District–managed and charter) Applicant schools may have no more than a TOTAL of 2 full time arts teachers on staff, including teachers in art, music, drama, dance and digital media (not including part-time/itinerant teachers). School must […]
To be eligible for a Picasso Project Grant: Application should be filled out by staff from Philadelphia public schools (District–managed and charter) Applicant schools may have no more than a TOTAL of 2 full time arts teachers on staff, including teachers in art, music, drama, dance and digital media (not including part-time/itinerant teachers). School must […]
To be eligible for a Picasso Project Grant: Application should be filled out by staff from Philadelphia public schools (District–managed and charter) Applicant schools may have no more than a TOTAL of 2 full time arts teachers on staff, including teachers in art, music, drama, dance and digital media (not including part-time/itinerant teachers). School must […]
24th Annual Children’s Sabbath Interfaith Service: “Moving Forward with Hope, Love and Justice for All Children” Keynote Speaker: Rev. Gregory G. Holston, Pastor – Janes United Methodist Church and CEO – Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild (POWER) Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 3PM at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ 6401 Ogontz […]
To be eligible for a Picasso Project Grant: Application should be filled out by staff from Philadelphia public schools (District–managed and charter) Applicant schools may have no more than a TOTAL of 2 full time arts teachers on staff, including teachers in art, music, drama, dance and digital media (not including part-time/itinerant teachers). School must […]
To be eligible for a Picasso Project Grant: Application should be filled out by staff from Philadelphia public schools (District–managed and charter) Applicant schools may have no more than a TOTAL of 2 full time arts teachers on staff, including teachers in art, music, drama, dance and digital media (not including part-time/itinerant teachers). School must […]
The Eye Institute at Salus University is presenting this year’s Lighthouse Award to Shelly Yanoff, former Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) from 1986-2012. PCCY works to improve the lives of the Philadelphia region’s children by developing initiatives and advocating for quality healthcare, child care, public education and family stability, initiatives […]
Start your day with thought provoking discussion with Peter Edelman, Author of Not a Crime to be Poor, Director of the Center for Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown University Law Center November 14, 2017 9:00 am The Philadelphia Bar Association 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, 19103 Guests: The Honorable Kevin Dougherty, Justice, Pennsylvania Supreme […]
Support PCCY's Picasso Project this #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. This year, #GivingTuesay will be November 28th. PCCY's #GivingTuesday focus is around our Picasso Project, helping to bring the arts back to our public schools and changing the narrative on the vital importance […]
Serious flaws in Pennsylvania’s charter school law put the quality of charter schools on the back burner. Join PCCY for a discussion of how other states’ laws are doing a better job and explore what makes sense in Pennsylvania. January 11, 2018 from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. United Way Building, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 19103 […]
Stand with School Children of Pennsylvania Oral Arguments are being heard for: School Funding Lawsuit Argument and Press Conference: William Penn SD et. al v. Pennsylvania Department of Education et. al Courtroom – Widener Building, 1339 Chestnut Street. Doors open at 8:30am. Estimated start time at 10:30am. Seating is limited Press Conference NEW LOCATION: The […]
“We cannot allow one more child to be shot at school. We cannot allow one more teacher to make a choice to jump in front of a firing assault rifle to save the lives of students.” After yet another tragic school shooting, this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day […]
This is an invitation only event. Contact Steven at stevenf@childrenfirstpa.com or Caroline at carolinek@childrenfirstpa.com for additional information.
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
This is an invitation only event. Contact Steven at stevenf@childrenfirstpa.com or Caroline at carolinek@childrenfirstpa.com for additional information.
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Join us for an electrifying evening as we honor Elizabeth Murphy and Romona Riscoe Benson 2018 Public Citizens of the Year. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street at 6pm. PCCY will put a spotlight on Liz and Romona’s visionary commitment to education and cultivating a passion for creativity in […]
As you may have read in the news, state lawmakers in Harrisburg are fighting Philly's plans for pre-K expansion and the rebuilding of our recreation centers and libraries. At issue, is Philly's sweetened beverage tax that they want to block. Join us in Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 22nd and urge state lawmakers to continue Philadelphia's […]
Please join members of City Council and PCCY for a press conference on Tuesday, June 5th at 2pm on the 4th Floor at City Hall. Get together and tell Council to vote YES on investing $500 more per child in Philadelphia Public Schools. We all have a stake in our children’s future. DOWNLOAD PDF Flyer […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
STEMCraft: Using Minecraft to Imagine a Better World and Build It Together. STEMCraft is a Minecraft gaming event and family science fair rolled into one! Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the School of the Future located at 4021 Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia. Minecraft Gaming Kids will enjoy a three hour gaming session using Minecraft starting […]