Project 440’s programs are designed to provide young people in Philadelphia and beyond with the opportunities and tools for individual growth and community impact. As such, it is the power of youth, of our students, that inspires us and drives our work.
This year we wrap up another successful year of programming that reached over 600 students. That’s 600 students each with their own skills, goals, and stories, and their own path to success. 100 of those students participated in our internationally recognized after-school programs. These students represented 41 zip codes and 23 schools across Philadelphia.
Each of the 600 students has their own story. Throughout the month, we will highlight stories from just a few of those 600, along with impact stories from Project 440 alumni who have gone on to do great things.
As we highlight these inspiring student stories, we’ll have help from the people who know those stories best — our students themselves. Stay tuned to meet Project 440 Interns Kintan and Sarah who will share some of their own experiences with Project 440, and be some of the driving forces behind our campaign!
“Project 440 has immensely impacted my life in a very positive way,” Kintan shared during a January feature highlight on the Project 440 blog. “I now know what I want to do in the future and without P440, I wouldn't have had that wake-up call.” Get to know Kintan and Sarah, along with more of our inspiring students, throughout this month on the Project 440 website and social media pages.
Each week will focus on a different aspect of our programming, students, and impact!
Week One (August 1-7) - Introducing "Student Stories”
Week Two (August 8-14) - Current Student Stories
Youth Advocacy Council Class of 2021
Student Led Music in Color Discussion Series
Watch Finding Hope in Doing Good
Kintan Silvany to Serve as Youth Board Representative
Doing Good Student Projects Make an Impact
Week Three (August 15-21) - Life After P440: Alumni Success Stories
Week Four (August 29-31) - Programmatic Impact
We ask that as you read about our inspiring students and their work both in and outside of Project 440 programs, you will make a donation to support our work and enable us to continue to reach students in Philadelphia and beyond. None of our work would be possible without the support of generous donors from our community!
Check out the positive impact we make on our students, and then check out the impact of YOUR donation in support of our programs on our Support Us page! Stay tuned for a month in celebration of student stories as we prepare for another impactful year!
