Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust

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08/20/2026

Is Philadelphia creating enough opportunity? 🤔

For our third episode of North Philly Knows, we sat down with Ms. Sheila Ireland of the Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) Philadelphia to talk about what opportunity really looks like, and who’s responsible for creating it.

From workforce development to career training, OIC Philadelphia has spent decades helping Philadelphians gain the skills, confidence, and access they need to build brighter futures.

Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan is the founder of OIC Philadelphia and he believed opportunity shouldn’t be reserved for a select few, but should be created, shared, and expanded for everyone. That vision lives on through organizations like OIC and leaders like Ms. Sheila Ireland, who continue investing in people every single day.

💛 Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments:

What creates opportunity in Philadelphia today?

🏔️ Meet the Spring 2026 Moving Mountains Grant Cohort! 🎉Please join us in celebrating five incredible small businesses t...
08/20/2026

🏔️ Meet the Spring 2026 Moving Mountains Grant Cohort! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating five incredible small businesses that are receiving the Spring 2026 Moving Mountains Grant! 👏

These entrepreneurs are building, creating, and investing in our communities every day and we’re honored to invest in them.

At the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, we believe that when local businesses have access to resources and opportunity, entire communities grow stronger. This is more than a grant, it’s an investment in Philadelphia’s future.

💛 Congratulations to this amazing cohort! We can’t wait to see what’s next.

✨ The wait is over…you’re officially invited! ✨For 60 years, the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust has invested in peopl...
08/14/2026

✨ The wait is over…you’re officially invited! ✨

For 60 years, the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust has invested in people, empowered communities, and carried forward Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan’s vision of economic opportunity and social impact. Now, it’s time to celebrate the legacy we’ve built together, and the future we’re creating. Please join us for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust’s 60th Anniversary Gala!

🗓 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕖 7 PM – 10 PM
✨ Formal Attire Preferred
📍 W Philadelphia

This unforgettable evening will honor six decades of impact while bringing together leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community advocates committed to carrying Dr. Sullivan’s vision forward.

Tickets are officially on sale! Whether you’re joining our Young Professionals, purchasing an Individual Ticket, or elevating your experience with our VIP Package, there’s a place for you at this extraordinary celebration. Purchase now before capacity is met!

We are also honored to celebrate alongside our 23 distinguished Hosting Committee members, whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen our mission and amplify our impact. This is more than an anniversary—it’s a celebration of a movement, a legacy, and the communities that have made it possible.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to secure your ticket today.

08/13/2026

✨ Because of the Trust… businesses are building impact!
In Episode 4 of Because of the Trust, we’re highlighting Black Girls Love Math, a Fall 2025 awardee of the Pathways to Impact Grant by the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust! We got to speak with A(Tiya)h, founder and Executive Director of BGLM.

Their work carries forward the vision of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan: building stronger communities through entrepreneurship, education, and opportunity created by our own community.

Whether it’s math or the support system that comes from enrolling a young woman into BGLM, their work is rooted in the same principles Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan championed decades ago.

When small businesses thrive, communities do too.

Especially Because of the Trust!

📢Calling all students! Ready to take the next step? Let us help you get there 🎓APPLY TODAY for our Step-Up Scholarship! ...
08/12/2026

📢Calling all students! Ready to take the next step? Let us help you get there 🎓

APPLY TODAY for our Step-Up Scholarship! The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust awards scholars every year who demonstrate resilience, take initiative, and most importantly, are change agents within their community. At The Trust, we understand how pivotal gaining funding and utilizing resources is as it pertains to academic success. Without community and support, none of this is possible!

✨ Applications are open until September 11, 2026!

Click the link in our bio and apply TODAY!

08/11/2026

📍 Philly got answers… and we’re listening 👀

We’re back for a second episode of North Philly Knows—a new street series with The Winners Culture where we spotlight individuals who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and investing in their communities!
This week we got the chance to catch up with Nashirah, better known as DJ Na$h, founder of INTERNA$HIONAL BOUNCE, an infamous party and platform inspired by all of the sounds of the African Diaspora and Sweet 45, a dessert bar and listening room in Fishtown!

At the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, one of our core values is building community through business. Sweet 45 and Internashional Bounce are both platforms built to reflect the impact that our people have had on culture and community. As you know, this series is all about supporting entrepreneurs that look like US and showing what’s possible when community meets opportunity!

What business would YOU start to impact the community?

✨ The wait is over…you’re officially invited! ✨For 60 years, the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust has invested in peopl...
08/06/2026

✨ The wait is over…you’re officially invited! ✨

For 60 years, the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust has invested in people, empowered communities, and carried forward Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan’s vision of economic opportunity and social impact. Now, it’s time to celebrate the legacy we’ve built together, and the future we’re creating. Please join us for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust’s 60th Anniversary Gala!

🗓 Friday, October 30, 2026
🕖 7 PM – 10 PM
✨ Formal Attire Preferred
📍 W Philadelphia

This unforgettable evening will honor six decades of impact while bringing together leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community advocates committed to carrying Dr. Sullivan’s vision forward.

Tickets are officially on sale! Whether you’re joining our Young Professionals, purchasing an Individual Ticket, or elevating your experience with our VIP Package, there’s a place for you at this extraordinary celebration. Purchase now before capacity is met!

We are also honored to celebrate alongside our 23 distinguished Hosting Committee members, whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen our mission and amplify our impact. This is more than an anniversary—it’s a celebration of a movement, a legacy, and the communities that have made it possible.

🔗 Click the link to secure your ticket today:

https://givebutter.com/c/lhsct-60th-anniversary-gala

08/05/2026

💡 Marketing isn’t just about what you put in—it’s about what you get out.

How do you know if your marketing strategy is working? Start by measuring the return on your investment.

In our latest grantee workshop, Marketing Strategist She’Neil Spence She'Neil Johnson Spence, the Director of Marketing & Communications at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools, challenged entrepreneurs to think beyond likes and followers and instead focus on impact, growth, and measurable results.

Because every investment in your business should move you closer to your goals.

We’re proud to provide our grantees with more than funding by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and build sustainably alongside experts like She’Neil.

After all, grants are just the beginning—growth happens when knowledge meets opportunity. ✨

We’ve got a new digital home! 🏠The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust website has been redesigned to make it easier than ...
07/31/2026

We’ve got a new digital home! 🏠

The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust website has been redesigned to make it easier than ever to explore our work, discover funding opportunities, learn about our programs, and experience the enduring legacy of Rev. Leon H. Sullivan.

Whether you’re looking to apply for a grant, connect with community resources, attend an event, or learn more about our impact across Philadelphia, it’s all just a click away.

🌐 Visit: www.thesullivantrust.org

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