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Philadelphia Futures & Steppingstone Scholars Officially Merge, Unveiling New Name and Brand: Heights Philadelphia

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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.

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  • 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).

Hicks Landscapes Offers Three Tips to Upgrade Curb Appeal

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hicks Landscapes , the award-winning design/build arm of Hicks Nurseries, offers three tips for picture-perfect curb appeal.

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  • WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hicks Landscapes , the award-winning design/build arm of Hicks Nurseries, offers three tips for picture-perfect curb appeal.
  • The experts at Hicks Landscapes provide design build services for homeowners and commercial properties alike that will help increase curb appeal and value.
  • They also offer complete landscape design build services and expert advice to make gardening successful and enjoyable for everyone.
  • Hicks Nurseries is conveniently located at 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury, NY.

Steppingstone Scholars’ Inveniam Equity Internship Program Expands in Second Year, Accelerated by $1M Leadership Gift by Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. and Seven New Corporate Partners

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Friday, May 6, 2022

The program will kick off in late May when all Inveniam Equity Interns will attend a Prep Week at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania .

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  • The program will kick off in late May when all Inveniam Equity Interns will attend a Prep Week at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania .
  • From its inception, a key differentiator of the Inveniam Equity Internship is its focus on sponsorship and not just mentorship.
  • Firms and/or students interested in learning more about the Inveniam Equity Internship Program are encouraged to contact Chris Chaplin at [email protected].
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