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Heights Philadelphia, 123 South Broad Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

10/07/2026

🚨 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡! 🚨

Gary Deutsch, Former Heights Board Member, is committing $1,000 from his DAF for Heights Philadelphia — and thanks to a $25,000 dollar-for-dollar match, his gift (and yours!) goes twice as far right now.

"DAF Day (Oct 8) is a reminder that the funds sitting in our DAF accounts are meant to be unleashed for transformative work ... Join me in directing your DAF grant before the match ends!” — Gary Deutsch

Don't have a DAF? All individual online contributions qualify for the match, too!

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/763582/donate?c_src=Fall26SUTCG&c_src2=facebook

10/02/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶, 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 who braved the rain and gathered on Saturday, September 26 at the Heights offices for our first-ever 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. It was deeply inspiring to see so many different members of the Heights community connecting, sharing experiences, discussing ideas, and laughing together.

We opened with remarks from our President and CEO Sean E. Vereen, then learned more about how Heights measures our impact through data and student voice. Students, alumni, staff, and volunteers spoke about the many aspects that make up the holistic Heights experience. We had an energetic conversation in our Heights Social Capital workshop: “Weaving the Web: Working Together to Build Students’ Social Capital.” We concluded our day with “Round Robin Roundtables,” a volunteer-led rotating discussion about our volunteer ambassador program, alumni leadership, student experience, and mentorship best practices.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵!

09/30/2026

We are thrilled to introduce our next Heights 2025-26 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻!

Dr. Hoffman serves as a mentor for our Biomedical and Life Sciences Summer Program (BEAM). As a mentor to two high school students, he supports their overall confidence and belonging in STEM fields. Peter’s mentee Chloe shares: “With his help, I was able to secure 3rd place at my local science fair, advancing on to regionals, and attend a summer internship, conducting experiments I am interested in.”

Dr. Hoffman has his PhD in molecular biology, spent 15 years as a bench scientist, and served for 30 years as a college professor. Peter shares: “For me, there is no better, more rewarding way to nurture the future than to mentor promising young students. So, while the recognition is nice, the real satisfaction comes from knowing that I may have made a difference for someone. That means a lot.”

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 — 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱!

All of our nominees were honored this past Saturday, September 26 at our Heights Volunteer Convening.

09/25/2026

We are thrilled to introduce our next Heights 2025-26 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, PF’03! Vince graduated from William Penn High School, Gettysburg College, and has his M.S.S. in Clinical Social Work from Bryn Mawr College. He leads everywhere he goes, from his fraternity Phi Beta Sigma to his role as a Clinical Care Manager at Community Behavioral Health.

In fact, Vince has been leading Heights and legacy Philadelphia Futures Alumni efforts long before any formalized effort or program. Vince’s nominator, fellow Alumni Council member and award winner Keyana Moody, shares: “Vince is a dedicated Heights volunteer and Alumni Leadership Committee member who strengthens alumni engagement and student support through networking events, mentorship, and career panels.” 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲!

09/23/2026

Removing barriers creates the space for young people to thrive. At Heights, we partner with over 650 generous donors to 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 through:

🎓 Last-Dollar Scholarships
🤝 Dedicated Advisors & Summer Melt Prevention
📝 Hands-On FAFSA & Application Guidance
💼 Paid Internships & Industry Connections

A small donation makes a significant difference, and now through October 8, your investment goes twice as far. Heights Board Chair David O’Connor and his wife Kristin are 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗳𝗼𝗿-𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 up to $25,000.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/763582/donate?c_src=Fall26SUTCG&c_src2=facebook

09/17/2026

We are thrilled to introduce our next Heights 2025-26 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘁!

Mathilde has served in every volunteer role possible at Heights. From capacity-building projects like updating our volunteer interview process, to speed networking with high school students, to helping seniors with their personal statements through College Kickstart. She is truly a utility volunteer who jumps in wherever she is needed.

Mathilde is a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising where she supports nonprofit organizations to secure the resources they need to have the most impact on the communities they serve. She's passionate about the nonprofit sector because she spent several years working in higher education and museums. When she's not helping fundraise for good causes, Mathilde can be found chipping away at her PhD dissertation on Medieval Art at Princeton.

Mathilde shares: “Heights is having a transformational impact on students’ lives across the city — the kind of impact that will be felt for generations to come. It’s such an honor to play even a small part in that work. Thank you to the incredible staff and my fellow volunteers for being the best team to do it with!”

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

09/16/2026

📣 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🎓

Ever wonder what it's really like to navigate the college application process? Hear real stories straight from Ellis alumnae: the good, the stressful, and everything in between, then stick around for a live Q&A just for you and your family. 💬

We'll also be dropping a special announcement about 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, so you won't want to miss this one! ✈️

📅 October 6th | 6:00–7:00 pm 💻 Virtual
✅ RSVP: via this link: https://tinyurl.com/EllisAskAnAlum or scan the QR code on the flyer

See you there, Ellis girls! 🧡

09/15/2026

We are thrilled to introduce our next Heights 2025-26 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻!

Mike’s service knows no limits — he has provided incredibly impactful and attuned mentorship for multiple high school and college students across diverse STEM fields, while not limiting their exposure and growth to just STEM. He’s provided his technical expertise to our STEM career pathways team, providing knowledge and feedback regarding our student-facing programs. He’s also willing to jump in and help at any Heights event, big or small.

Retired from DuPont after a 30-year career in research and development as a chemical engineer, Mike instructs online and in person seminars for high school students for the University of Pennsylvania. Mike shares: “I find I am happiest when I am able to share my experience and knowledge with others that may benefit. It is my hope that I can continue to create opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth through Heights for many years.”

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲, I and can’t wait for the many years ahead!

09/14/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 ➡️ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙐𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚

Edition 1: A simple newspaper insert in the 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴.
Edition 37 (releasing soon): An 81-page, comprehensive college and career roadmap distributed to over 30,000 students, families, and youth-serving professionals annually.

To date, we have placed over 1 million free copies into the hands of Philly students, high schools, Free Library branches, and local partners — giving young people access to the tools and networks necessary to drive their own futures.

💥 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Between now and October 8th, all gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000!

Investing in our students transforms the future of Philly. Join us in scaling educational and workforce access across our city.

🔗 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/763582/donate?c_src=Fall26SUTCG&c_src2=facebook

09/11/2026

Big dreams deserve big opportunities. At the 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, Philadelphia youth stepped into a room built entirely to inspire, motivate, and empower their futures.

We were proud to do the work this moment called for — connecting Philly’s young people with the champions, resources, and pathways that can help launch their next steps.

Thank you to Temple University for hosting and the School District of Philadelphia for providing the platform to lift up our city's young leaders! 💙

And, as Meek Mill put it, 𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛! 📣

🏷️ Thanking key partners & leaders: Ayana Lewis, , , Cherelle L. Parker, , @, , Chris Avery, Prince Moody, Arthur Johnson, and Chamillionaire

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