Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust

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10/01/2026

On Tuesday, September 29th at Temple University’s Center for Anti-Racism we celebrated our spring 2026 awardees for our Pathways to Impact and Moving Mountains grants! Thank you 6abc for shining a light on the work happening right here in our community.

A total of $100,000 was awarded to Philadelphia small business owners and nonprofit leaders who are creating opportunity, strengthening our communities, and building toward a brighter future.

To our grant recipients: thank you for applying, believing in your work, and allowing us to invest in your vision.

Moving Mountains grant applications are OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 9th!!! Click the link in our bio to apply!

09/29/2026

Is Philadelphia creating enough opportunity? 🤔

For our fourth episode of North Philly Knows, we sat down with Ms. Lee– Educator, Founder of Mentor Teacher League, Philadelphia Writing Project teacher consultant and Lead Teacher at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy– to talk about what the role education has played in our community.

From educating the youth to exposing them to opportunities inside and outside of their neighborhood, Je Nee Lee | Mentor & Coach at Mentor Teacher League has dedicated years of her time and energy to impacting Philadelphia’s youth. Equipping them with the tools, the confidence, and the exposure to expand their reach and their ideas.

Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan believed progress includes educational access. That vision lives on through devoted educators like Ms. Lee, who continues to pour into our future leaders.

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

What creates opportunity in Philadelphia today?

Meet the Spring 2026 Pathways to Impact Grant Recipients! 🎉Please join us in celebrating five incredible nonprofit leade...
09/25/2026

Meet the Spring 2026 Pathways to Impact Grant Recipients! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating five incredible nonprofit leaders that are receiving the Spring 2026 Pathways to Impact Grant! 👏

These Philadelphia-based nonprofits committed to equity, empowerment, and community-driven impact. We are beyond honored to invest in them.

At the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, we believe that when leaders of the community have access to resources and opportunity, entire communities grow stronger.

💛 Congratulations to the amazing Spring 2026 Recipients! We can’t wait to see what’s next.

📸 Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan is most famous for his leadership in the community and his global activism, but he chan...
09/24/2026

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Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan is most famous for his leadership in the community and his global activism, but he changed many lives right here in Philadelphia at Zion Baptist Church!

Many of our followers spoke to experiencing his sermons and his true impact on the community. A lot of people don’t know that The Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust was birthed by this very congregation. Originally known as Zion Baptist Charitable Trust, the name was changed after the passing of Reverend Dr. Sullivan to recognize and honor his legacy. Most of the progress he was able to accomplish was made possible because of his congregation.

If you have ever been to Zion Baptist Church or ever got to meet Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan, comment below and share your experience! 💬

🌍 From North Philly to the world, his work, in and out of the church, helped shape movements that still impact us today.

🔦 IT’S TIME FOR A TENANT SPOTLIGHT 🔦The Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center serves as home to a number of service pro...
09/23/2026

🔦 IT’S TIME FOR A TENANT SPOTLIGHT 🔦

The Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center serves as home to a number of service providers doing amazing work in the community. Today we want to highlight POWER Interfaith, the amazing faith-based social justice organization working to advance racial and economic justice across Pennsylvania.

Businesses like POWER Interfaith directly align with the work of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and the work we do at the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust. Through advocacy, organizing, and community partnerships, POWER has been able to serve as a change agent for multiple efforts across the state.

On the front lines, they show up time and time again to assure change and even new regime if necessary. We want to highlight POWER Interfaith for all the amazing work they do and encourage you all to keep up the great work. You never know who you inspire or liberate through your efforts, but it is imperative that we keep moving forward.

❗️CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ❗️The Moving Mountains Grant is HERE! We’re investing in businesses that are buildin...
09/09/2026

❗️CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ❗️

The Moving Mountains Grant is HERE! We’re investing in businesses that are building, growing, and creating impact in their communities.

If you’ve been building something that strengthens your community and need support to take it to the next level, this is your moment to receive $10k in funding! Swipe to check eligibility.

Applications open now at the 🔗 in our bio. Apply before October 9th to be considered.

09/08/2026

✨ Because of the Trust… communities are growing!

In Episode 5 of Because of the Trust, we’re highlighting Mentor Leaders Produce Mentor Leaders, a Fall 2025 awardee of the Pathways to Impact Grant by the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust! We got to speak with Vincent Garrett, founder and Executive Director of MLPML.

Garrett speaks to founding a program he saw was needed in his community. With an educational background, he felt his purpose included, but was not limited to, the classroom. Whether he knew it or not at the time, MLPML’s mission is the type of initiative that pushes forward the vision of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan. Community through provided opportunity.

When small businesses thrive, communities do too. Especially Because of the Trust!

A $100,000 investment has been made into North Philly and we want to say thank you 💛 The City of Philadelphia Department...
09/04/2026

A $100,000 investment has been made into North Philly and we want to say thank you 💛

The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce has awarded the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust a $100,000 Neighborhood Economic Development Grant 💰

As the mission of the Trust has remained in tact for 60 years, this amazing opportunity only creates more space for us to impact the community around us. This funding will not only improve the Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center, it will help us continue to show up for so many businesses, nonprofits, and students within our community. Community was at the heart of this moment and we could not be more appreciative.

Thank you to the City of Philadelphia and to all who make up our community. This is an amazing opportunity that we do not take lightly! Read more at the 🔗 in our bio and get your tickets to our 60th Anniversary Gala if you haven’t yet! We have a lot to celebrate this year!

📸 Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and the late Nelson Mandela stood on stage for a public address, years after Dr. Sulliv...
09/03/2026

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Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and the late Nelson Mandela stood on stage for a public address, years after Dr. Sullivan’s work influenced Mandela’s eventual release from prison!

The Sullivan Principles, as Ms. Mable Welborn , Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust, spoke about in our Legacy Lessons series, was a major component to Nelson Mandela’s freedom after 27 years of captivity.

Reverend Dr. Sullivan dedicated his life to community work and the progression of Black people all over the world. His resilience and commitment was acknowledged by a number of world leaders. This happened to be another one of those amazing moments caught on camera!

🌍 From North Philly to the world, his work helped shape movements for civil rights and social justice that still impact us today. A reminder: where we invest our dollars, and our voices, still has power.

Our OIC family is celebrating their 4th annual Alumni and Community Block Party and we can’t wait! 🎉OIC Philadelphia is ...
09/03/2026

Our OIC family is celebrating their 4th annual Alumni and Community Block Party and we can’t wait! 🎉

OIC Philadelphia is celebrating their 55,000+ OIC alumni and inviting you to come out and have fun with them! BBQ, sweets, live music, and community!

🗓️ Friday, September 4
⏰ 3-7 PM
📍 Watts Street (Behind OIC Philadelphia)

We can’t wait to see you there!

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