"“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can
do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Our Own Progress
It all started with a passion to end the cycles of violence among our youth and shape their lives for the better. Philly Peace in Progress exists to make a difference in our future generations, and we’re here to put in the work now. Our goal is to be the firm foundation for our youth to build themselves up into the people they dream of becoming, and so much more.
And how do we plan on accomplishing this huge mission?
By focusing on the needs of each individual person and developing lifelong skills.
Lifelong skills like conflict management, leadership, mental health regulation, day-to-day health & fitness, cultural arts, education & literacy, social services, and outreach support. The Philly Peace In Progress team is here to foster RESILIENCE in our youth.
And how do we plan on accomplishing this huge mission?
By focusing on the needs of each individual person and developing lifelong skills.
Lifelong skills like conflict management, leadership, mental health regulation, day-to-day health & fitness, cultural arts, education & literacy, social services, and outreach support. The Philly Peace In Progress team is here to foster RESILIENCE in our youth.
By building resilience, our youth are more likely to:
Crawl Out of Poverty
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Increase Physical, Mental, & Emotional Health
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Succeed in All Aspects of Life
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Why We Do What We Do
Our Mission
To support Philadelphia’s at-risk, low income youth and families by instilling
crucial life skills, fostering academic and career growth, creating meaningful
relationships, and building a strong community.
crucial life skills, fostering academic and career growth, creating meaningful
relationships, and building a strong community.
Our Vision
We want to do everything in our power to help make West Philadelphia a safer
place for our youth and young adults. We want our community to feel empowered
to chase after their goals without the use of violence.
place for our youth and young adults. We want our community to feel empowered
to chase after their goals without the use of violence.
Our Focus
Philly Peace in Progress focuses on each individual, no matter what. We believe
in resisting the impacts of violence in a holistic way, and provide a wide
spectrum of services of programs that will strengthen each person with the
resources and skills they need to thrive.
in resisting the impacts of violence in a holistic way, and provide a wide
spectrum of services of programs that will strengthen each person with the
resources and skills they need to thrive.
Meet Our Team
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Crystal Nelson
Founder & Executive Director |
Ernest Holland
Vice President |
Latoya Nelson
Board Member |
Rashon Green
Board Member |
Financial Information
Philly Peace in Progress is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID: 84-2117685). Recognized by the IRS as a Charitable Organization with a ruling year of 2020, all donations are tax-deductible.
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