Impact Snapshot

Program Impact


Our Food Distribution program provides essential groceries to families, while PJs & Pages and the Christmas Program bring comfort, literacy support, and holiday assistance to children and families across West Philadelphia.
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Our Programs

From 2022 to 2024, our three core programs provided critical support to families in West Philadelphia.
Food Distribution
Providing produce, shelf-stable pantry goods, bottled water, and baby food in partnership with Philabundance and Blessings of Hope.

6.5

TONS OF FOOD

1,320

FAMILIES FED
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PJs & Pages
Fostering comfort, security, and literacy for families facing challenges by combining cozy pajamas with engaging books to inspire resilience and love for reading.

450

FAMILIES SERVED

$15.7K

FAMILIES SAVED
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Christmas Program
Spreading cheer and addressing critical needs during the festive season, providing food, coats, jackets, hoodies, hats, and toys to ease financial holiday stress.

190

FAMILIES SUPPORTED

$38K

HOLIDAY SUPPORT

 Families Served 2022 - 2024

Each year, our programs have reached more families in West Philadelphia, expanding support across the community. This growth reflects the dedication of our volunteers, partners, and supporters.

​Together, we continue working to provide resources, opportunities, and meaningful support to those who need it most.

​2025 and Beyond

Our objectives for expanding reach and launching mentorship & tutoring
​programs in West Philadelphia
     Reduce the Limiting Impacts of Hunger
  • Serve additional households through expanded partnerships
  • Partner with local grocers to increase food access
  • Provide nutritional education at food drives
  • Partner with local shelters to reduce food waste
  • Track metrics of repeat participants and satisfaction
    Expand Higher Education & Career                  
    Opportunities
  • Develop life coaching sessions and workshops
  • Connect youth with local businesses for jobs and internships
  • Launch peer mentorship program with GPA monitoring
  • Create pathways to post-secondary education
  • Track effectiveness through measurable outcomes
     Uplift the Academic Lives of Children
  • Partner with local libraries for enhanced literacy programs
  • Host community reading events
  • Foster a book exchange program
  • Launch tutoring program with trained volunteers
  • Expand PJs & Pages reach and impact
      Facilitate Empowerment & Resiliency
  • Host continuing-education workshops
  • Launch community podcast
  • Organize dinner club events with local experts
  • Train families in overcoming hardships
  • Build stronger community connections and support networks

Community Story ​

Join Us in Building a Safer, Stronger Philadelphia

Philly Peace in Progress has provided tens of thousands of dollars of tangible, emotional, and
educational resources to ensure our youth can move through and beyond cycles of violence. We cannot
do that without the generosity of grant programs and donors.

Location

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 13250,
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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​Donation Note: 
​Please use the Contact Us form to arrange a drop-off or pick-up for in-kind donations. 

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Our programs and Events are held at various partner locations throughout Philadelphia, including recreation centers, libraries, and youth organizations.

Contact

Email
[email protected]
Phone
(445)-208-0177
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