Read by 4th is an ever-growing coalition of partners working to ensure all children in Philadelphia read on grade level by the time they reach 4th grade.

The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.

Please Touch Museum’s mission is to “Change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.”

The Community Design Collaborative provides pro bono preliminary design services to nonprofit organizations in greater Philadelphia, raising awareness about the importance of design in revitalizing communities. 

Founded in 1989, local, family owned Playcare Inc features preschool and daycare centers that are NECPA accredited and rated 3 out of 3 Stars by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. 

Art Well’s mission is to support young people and their communities through multidisciplinary arts expression, education, and creative reflection to celebrate their strengths, thrive while facing complex challenges, and awaken their dreams.

The mission of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children.

A “Big Ten” internationally renowned university close to home, offering baccalaureate and associate degrees and certificate programs taught by award-winning faculty.

Fab Youth Philly is a values-driven organization that SUPPORTS youth-serving organizations, CONNECTS youth development professionals and INNOVATES original programming for children & teens.

The Fairmount Park Conservancy works as a collaborative partner to lead and support efforts which preserve and improve the Fairmount Park System.

As a family foundation with its roots firmly planted in Philadelphia, we have been committed to improving the quality of life in the city and the region for the last 70 years.

Dedicated to deliver on the civil right of every child in Philadelphia to an excellent public school education, ensuring all children graduate from high school ready to succeed.

Playworks helps schools and districts make the most of recess through on-site staffing, consultative support, professional development, free resources, and more.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a great city—the place for creative play, with a surprise around every corner.

Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is the leadership and service hub where regional philanthropy comes together to learn, connect, and take action.

Hume is a science-informed architecture and urban design practice backed by research at its Human Metrics Lab.

PopUpPlay builds connections between families, fosters creativity, and inspires innovation through playful activities provide opportunities and experiences in which children and families can design, create, and build all while playing together. Together we transform everyday environments and design powerful learning experiences for families.

MathTalk is a community-based educational technology start up founded in 2015 that helps adults and kids enjoy math everywhere, as it transforms public places into creative early learning math environments, be they public parks, bus stops, barbershops, or bodegas.

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national, and global level.