Doing Good
entrepreneurship, leadership and Service
Meets: Mondays/Thursdays 4:30-6:30 PM
Spring 2025: Feb. 3 - May. 19 (Program dates are subject to change)
Location: Temple University Center City Campus, 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia
PHOTO GALLERY: This slideshow features highlights from the Fall 2024 Doing Good cohort, including images of the project pitches at the Doing Good Guppy Tank, Financial Literacy Workshop, project activities, and the Final Presentations of the Service Learning Projects at the Doing Good Graduation in December 2024. Photo Credits: Project 440 staff and Teaching Artists and Emily Hildenbrand, a WHYY Youth Correspondent.
Doing Good program overview:
Sessions 1-10: Students explore the fundamentals of community-driven entrepreneurship, leadership and service
Sessions 11-14: Students form groups, pitch their project ideas in front of a panel of industry experts at a “Shark Tank” style event, and design their own community-based artistic projects
Sessions 15-24: Each group receives funding of up to $500 and works to implement their project idea under the guidance of our teaching artists and mentors.
Session 25: Each group presents the results of their project at the Doing Good graduation celebration, which is attended by family, friends, and members of the community.
Stipend: Students who fulfill the Doing Good program attendance and participation requirements receive a stipend of up to $825 at the conclusion of the program.
Doing Good students:
Learn new skills, including marketing, budgeting, and project management
Strengthen their skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and public speaking
Gain practical experience through designing and implementing their projects
Have a heightened awareness of social responsibility and avenues for giving back
Participation is limited to 20 students. Students who meet attendance and participation requirements are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $825!
what our students say:
“I learned about collaboration, met a lot of people and asked a lot of questions.”
“I learned how to put ideas into action to serve the community.”