Stand with School Children of Pennsylvania Oral Arguments are being heard for: School Funding Lawsuit Argument and Press Conference: William Penn SD et. al v. Pennsylvania Department of Education et. al Courtroom – Widener Building, 1339 Chestnut Street. Doors open at 8:30am. Estimated start time at 10:30am. Seating is limited Press Conference NEW LOCATION: The […]
“We cannot allow one more child to be shot at school. We cannot allow one more teacher to make a choice to jump in front of a firing assault rifle to save the lives of students.” After yet another tragic school shooting, this time at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, Florida, on Valentine’s Day […]
This is an invitation only event. Contact Steven at stevenf@childrenfirstpa.com or Caroline at carolinek@childrenfirstpa.com for additional information.
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
This is an invitation only event. Contact Steven at stevenf@childrenfirstpa.com or Caroline at carolinek@childrenfirstpa.com for additional information.
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Join us for an electrifying evening as we honor Elizabeth Murphy and Romona Riscoe Benson 2018 Public Citizens of the Year. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street at 6pm. PCCY will put a spotlight on Liz and Romona’s visionary commitment to education and cultivating a passion for creativity in […]
As you may have read in the news, state lawmakers in Harrisburg are fighting Philly's plans for pre-K expansion and the rebuilding of our recreation centers and libraries. At issue, is Philly's sweetened beverage tax that they want to block. Join us in Harrisburg on Tuesday, May 22nd and urge state lawmakers to continue Philadelphia's […]
Please join members of City Council and PCCY for a press conference on Tuesday, June 5th at 2pm on the 4th Floor at City Hall. Get together and tell Council to vote YES on investing $500 more per child in Philadelphia Public Schools. We all have a stake in our children’s future. DOWNLOAD PDF Flyer […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
Join PCCY and the PreK for PA Capitol Caravan as we pull into Harrisburg to ask our elected officials: If #PrekWorks then #WhyNoPa? If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: […]
Come Fight For Our Schools. Join PCCY in telling elected officials that our students need #fairfundingpa. If you live in southeastern PA, and would like to go with us to visit legislators contact PCCY. Delaware and Montgomery Counties: call Shirlee Howe at 215-888-8297 or email shirleeh@childrenfirstpa.com; Bucks County: call Bill Shoffler at 215-740-8480 or email […]
STEMCraft: Using Minecraft to Imagine a Better World and Build It Together. STEMCraft is a Minecraft gaming event and family science fair rolled into one! Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the School of the Future located at 4021 Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia. Minecraft Gaming Kids will enjoy a three hour gaming session using Minecraft starting […]
SAVE THE DATE! Free Eye Care for Kids at Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8:30am to 1:00pm For children 17 years and under, from Philadelphia and surrounding counties, who have not had, or who have not passed, an eye screening and/or who are uninsured. For more information email: […]
#GivingTuesday, a global day to kick off the charitable giving season and encourage people to give back to their community, is right around the corner. But why should you support PCCY this #GivingTuesday? Our mission is to improve the lives and life chances of children in Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. The challenges that children in […]
Give Kids a Smile Day Call PCCY to make an appointment (in any language) at 215-563-5848 x21 Smile Day is free dental care for children 1-18 years old, particularly children who are uninsured, have no dental insurance or haven't been to the dentist in over 6 months. Children will receive care in dentist's offices in Delaware, […]
Free Eye Care for Kids at Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 8:30am to 1:00pm For children 17 years and under, from Philadelphia and surrounding counties, who have not had, or who have not passed, an eye screening and/or who are uninsured. For more information email: gksd@childrenfirstpa.com or call […]
Join PCCY along with Resolve Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Inquirer for a discussion on the economic status of families in Philadelphia and the promising approaches to help every family get above water. "From Broke to Thriving" will take place on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9am to 11am at The Philadelphia Inquirer, 801 Market Street, […]
Join PCCY along with Resolve Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Inquirer for a discussion on the economic status of families in Philadelphia and the promising approaches to help every family get above water. "From Broke to Thriving" will take place on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9am to 11am at The Philadelphia Inquirer, 801 Market Street, […]
Minefaire: Official MINECRAFT Community Event at the Academy of Natural Sciences December 28-29, 2019. This winter, MINECRAFT players and their families unite to compete in tournaments and build battles! Compete in tournaments and build battles Participate in the famed costume contest Witness live stage shows Shop at the World's Largest Official MINECRAFT Merch Store Score […]
Smile Week for 2020 will be rescheduled later in the year. If you have a child or teen at home with mouth pain or swelling, there is help. Here’s what you need to do: CALL YOUR DENTIST: Find out if they are open and how they are handling children who have pain and swelling. CALL […]
At this free event, on Tuesday, April 16th at 6pm at the Main Library, you'll meet the area’s best legal champions for kids and learn how Philadelphia won the right to tax soda companies. Guest speakers include: Marcel S. Pratt, Esq., City Solicitor, City of Philadelphia Mark Aronchick, Esq., Shareholder, Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & […]
POSTPONED - The Celebration of the 2020 Public Citizen for Children and Youth honoring Daniel J. Hilferty and Independence Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 virus, we are postponing our event until the fall of 2020 when we will put a spotlight on the visionary commitment of Dan and Independence to the health and well-being of […]
Join us as we honor the 2020 Public Citizens for Children and Youth: Daniel J. Hilferty and Independence On the evening of Tuesday, May 19, 2020, we will put a spotlight on the visionary commitment of Dan and Independence to the health and well-being of the citizens of our region, especially the children. Dan and […]