Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust

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05/28/2026

🌍 Did you know a movement for justice reached from North Philly all the way to South Africa?

Episode 3 of Legacy Lessons with Ms. , Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, explores how Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan used his seat on the General Motors Board of Directors to challenge Apartheid in South Africa through what became known as the Sullivan Principles.

After becoming the first Black member of General Motors’ Board of Directors, Dr. Sullivan challenged corporations to take a stand against the inhumane conditions of Apartheid.
Dr. Sullivan believed businesses had a responsibility to stand for human dignity and equality — not just profit. His principles pushed companies to rethink their role in injustice and became part of the international pressure that led to the end of Apartheid, and ultimately the freedom of Nelson Mandela after 27 long years.

🌍 From Philadelphia to South Africa, his impact reminds us that economic power can also be a force for justice.

⏳ Only 3 days left to apply!The Pathways to Impact Grant is your opportunity to receive funding and support for the impo...
05/26/2026

⏳ Only 3 days left to apply!

The Pathways to Impact Grant is your opportunity to receive funding and support for the important work your organization is doing all throughout the city of Philly 💛
If your nonprofit is advancing equity, opportunity, and community empowerment, now is the time!

Up to $10,000 in funding! 💰

Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application before 05/29 11:59 PM 🔗

⏳ Only 4 days left to apply!The Pathways to Impact Grant is your opportunity to receive funding and support for the impo...
05/25/2026

⏳ Only 4 days left to apply!

The Pathways to Impact Grant is your opportunity to receive funding and support for the important work your organization is doing all throughout the city of Philly 💛
If your nonprofit is advancing equity, opportunity, and community empowerment, now is the time!

Up to $10,000 in funding! 💰

Click the link in our bio to learn more and submit your application before 05/29 11:59 PM 🔗

05/22/2026

📍 By now we know you’ve heard of us! Why haven’t you come to visit?

Take a tour of the Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center: home to mission-driven organizations, advocates, us (of course), and community leaders all working toward a stronger Philadelphia.

The Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center is a place for organizations whose work aligns with Dr. Sullivan’s principles of economic empowerment, community investment, social justice, and creating opportunity for historically underserved communities.

Come visit us, connect with our community, and discover what’s possible here!

Are you a nonprofit looking for funding? Apply for our Pathways to Impact Grant for a chance to receive $10,000.

Applications close May 29. Click the link in our bio to apply!

05/20/2026

💛 Community was at the heart of this moment. A moment rooted in history.

The Yorktown Bell Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when purpose, history, and community come together. Thank you again to the Yorktown community, local leaders, councilmembers, Mable Welborn Senator Sharif Street Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. Portia Fullard Daryl DeBrest John J. Abner, Nicholas Steptoe Jr., and all who joined us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

As part of Pennsylvania’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, this unveiling represents the power of togetherness, remembrance, and collective progress.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating this meaningful milestone. Read full article here:

https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/philadelphias-yorktown-section-unveils-liberty-bell-honoring-neighborhood-history-and-legacy/article_a3808597-e6a9-4801-9247-55e928860291.html

05/15/2026

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In this special clip, –Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust– shares insight on the life, mission, and lasting impact of a leader whose work continues to shape communities today. We cannot speak enough on Dr. Leon H. Sullivan’s impact and overall gravity. For that, we appreciate and all the work they do to provide a space for us to further highlight the mission and impact of the Trust! From economic empowerment to social responsibility, his vision lives on through the work of the Trust.

We’re honored to have this moment featured by onWurd as part of their Freedom Journeys: 250 Phenomenal Philadelphians series—highlighting voices that have shaped our city and beyond.

Special thank you to for producing this.

05/12/2026

✨ Because of the Trust… businesses are building more than profit—they’re building impact.

In Episode 3 of Because of the Trust, we’re highlighting ProRank Business Solutions, a tenant of the Leon H. Sullivan Human Resources Center! We got to speak with Kenneth Robinson, Director of Business Development.

Their work carries forward the vision of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan: building stronger communities through entrepreneurship, ownership, and economic opportunity.

From construction to consulting, their work is rooted in the same principles Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan championed decades ago: ownership, opportunity, and empowerment.
Because when small businesses thrive, communities do too.

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A moment rooted in history and community.Last week, we joined partners, leaders, and neighbors to unveil the Yorktown Li...
05/07/2026

A moment rooted in history and community.

Last week, we joined partners, leaders, and neighbors to unveil the Yorktown Liberty Bell at the Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center—part of a Pennsylvania statewide initiative commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The Yorktown Bell— largely curated by longtime residents Karen Warrington and Priscilla Woods, whose commitment ensured Yorktown’s rightful representation in this historic initiative.

Designed by artists John J. Abner and Nicholas Steptoe Jr., and shaped by the voices of the Yorktown community, the bell reflects the legacy, culture, and strength of a North Philadelphia community that continues to endure and evolve.

Thank you to Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. for your advocacy and partnership in helping bring this vision to life.

Special thanks to the Yorktown Community Members, Senator Sharif Street, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, as well as Jane Grabias and Michael Newmuis of Philadelphia 250.

From historic moments to everyday life, this piece honors the people and stories that define Yorktown.

Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating this meaningful milestone.

Read full article here!

https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/philadelphias-yorktown-section-unveils-liberty-bell-honoring-neighborhood-history-and-legacy/article_a3808597-e6a9-4801-9247-55e928860291.html

05/06/2026

💰 $10. That’s it. That’s the strategy.

Did you know a Philadelphia community built its own future with just $10 a month? We’re back with another episode of Legacy Lessons with Ms. Mable 🎤

In this episode, Ms. Mable Welborn —Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust—reflects on the 10-36 Plan, an innovative initiative that Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan began where he crowdsourced and called on the help of the community!

By asking 50 people to commit just $10 a month for 36 months, he created a pathway to invest in Black-owned organizations and strengthen the community from within.

And the response? More than double the commitment.

A reminder that collective action—no matter how small it starts—can shape history. Watch, learn, and think about how we can continue building together today.

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Philadelphia, PA
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