Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars Officially Merge, Unveiling New Name and Brand: Heights Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Futures (Futures) and Steppingstone Scholars (Steppingstone) celebrated their official merger on December 13, 2022 by unveiling a new brand and name, Heights Philadelphia (Heights). Following the formal approval of the merger by Philadelphia's Orphan's Court on November 18, 2022, Heights will serve more than 3,000 students, becoming one of the most dynamic, expansive, and trusted educational nonprofits in the City of Philadelphia. With an $11 million operating budget, 70 total staff members, and an endowment of $30 million, Heights has garnered significant support from the Philadelphia community, including organizations in the financial services, technology, and philanthropy sectors.
- PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Philadelphia Futures (Futures) and Steppingstone Scholars (Steppingstone) celebrated their official merger on December 13, 2022 by unveiling a new brand and name, Heights Philadelphia (Heights).
- Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars Officially Merge, Unveiling New Name and Brand: Heights Philadelphia
Rooted in the bold vision that "all Philadelphia students graduate high school and achieve economic mobility through college and workforce success," Heights' work reflects a deep and abiding commitment to break the cycle of generational poverty, which has long challenged the City of Philadelphia. - Heights connects students especially Black, Latino, and first-generation scholars with a network of people who believe, and invest in, their talents.
- A reconstituted Board of Directors will be co-chaired by Deborah J.R. Hirtle (former Steppingstone Chair) and Raj Tewari (former Futures Chair).