IMPACT REPORT

This year, we were able to enhance our technology to create a smoother, more seamless experience for families applying for and using our grants. We developed a new mission statement to better reflect our vision and goals. We implemented a new software tool to more efficiently gather testimonials and photos from families, helping us strengthen our storytelling and engagement with partners."

Nationally, Learn Fresh has evolved into one of the country’s leading organizations for experiential math and STEM education. After focusing on supporting families and virtual classrooms during the pandemic, we have observed a significant resurgence in demand for the physical board game and in-class program across the region, culminating in a 3x increase in participating schools/sites. Over 50% of the sites participating in 2019 are still participating in the program in 2025, an extraordinarily high rate considering that we observe 20-30% annual turnover from educators switching sites or leaving the profession."

From July 2024 to June 2025, we have distributed over $1,113,167.90 worth of sports equipment to 289 unique schools, youth programs, rec leagues, and other community organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area. We’ve been able to help more schools introduce basketball to their students with the generous help of the Sixers Youth Foundation:

In their report, beneficiary SS. Cyril & Philomena School shared, “About 75 children at recess daily. They play football some play volleyball and then we started a basketball club on Friday afternoons after school with all the basketballs you gave us each child has their own basketball.”

Another beneficiary Ethan Allen Elementary School shared, “Students from our school have a chance to learn and practice many different sports. They play soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, or even track and field. Participation in those sports would not be possible without LPF's donations, so those donations have great impact in our Physical Education program.

To expand access to Healthy U programming, we hired a part-time exercise specialist who now supports weekly personal training for patients. This addition has increased participation in year-round personal training, with nearly 70 patients receiving services in the past year.

We are also advancing our research and dissemination efforts. Findings from our patient survey on camp participation will be presented at Obesity Week in Atlanta this November, helping us share insights with a broader audience. Finally, we convened a Family Advisory Board composed of eight families, which provides ongoing feedback to help us improve and tailor Healthy U programming to better meet the needs of the children and families we serve.

We are grateful for the Sixers Youth Foundation’s support in our work to keep our communities healthy."

This year, NOMO continued to strengthen and expand our programs and partnerships across Philadelphia. We deepened our workforce development impact by launching a new Driving Initiative that is currently assisting 50 youth in obtaining their driver’s licenses. In addition, NOMO broadened its vocational and creative programming through sewing, gaming, electrical, and e-commerce courses—equipping youth with practical, transferable skills that support future employment and entrepreneurship."

This period, we established a new collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, creating additional opportunities for youth to access safe, supportive spaces and enrichment activities. We also expanded our existing partnership with Jefferson University, which now allows NOMO participants to utilize the university’s basketball court for recreational and wellness programming."

Over the past year, with the support of the Sixers Youth Foundation, the Philadelphia Outward Bound School has deepened its engagement with a range of middle schools and K-8 schools throughout the city. The one-day “Insight” programs we have delivered to students at these schools have made a demonstrable impact on students’ sense of self-actualization and empowerment, and helped to encourage familiarity and comfort in the outdoors, while allowing trust to be built among students, families, and administrators in a way that has enabled us to involve students in more demanding programming such as our multi-day expedition programs."

Over the past three years, Sunrise Day Camp–Greater Philadelphia has experienced extraordinary growth, reflecting the increasing need for our programs and the strength of our local partnerships. In 2025, enrollment climbed again to 216 campers, representing a 40% increase from the previous year and more than double our 2023 attendance. This remarkable growth means that 119 more children—children with cancer and their siblings—are now under our care at camp compared to just two years ago. With higher enrollment has come an increase in operational needs, including the addition of one new bus route this summer to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our campers..

We have also deepened our reach into underserved communities, particularly through our partnership with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. The number of campers from St. Christopher more than tripled this summer, with 16 children registered and an entire bus stop created at the St. Christopher’s ER to facilitate access. Several St. Christopher social workers joined us at camp to experience firsthand the impact of Sunrise and to help strengthen our connection with the families we serve..

Our Sunrise on Wheels program has also expanded significantly across three Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) sites, bringing the joy of camp directly to hospitalized children year-round. The program now averages 40–50 children each week and has logged more than 2,000 individual interactions this year—transforming long, difficult hospital days into moments of laughter and connection..

This year also marked a major milestone in community engagement with the launch of our first Friends of Sunrise Cocktail Party, held in the heart of Philadelphia. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and helped broaden awareness and local commitment to the Sunrise mission."

The discovery component of our Strategic Planning process in the Spring of 2025 included engagement of a broad array of stakeholders (youth, parents, alumni, staff, board, donors, partners) and highlighted key strengths in programs supported by SYF including:

• Summer Camps: one of UrbanPromise’s greatest strengths, keeping children engaged during the summer and offer young counselors leadership training
  
• After-School Program: provides a safe space for students
  
• Parents highlighted the consistency and structure of UrbanPromise’s programs as key strengths. Children benefit greatly from participating in initiatives like summer camps, which provide enriching experiences and emotional support.
  
• Of the 36 parents surveyed whose children participated in programs such as the AfterSchool Program and Summer Camps, the majority reported exceptionally positive outcomes for their children.
  
• Among 60 youth survey respondents who participated in After School programs and/or Summer camps, the vast majority reported that being part of these programs increased their openness to new experiences, supported character building, increased motivation for learning, helped grow their expectations for the future, and supported growth in emotional intelligence."

Over the past three years, Sunrise Day Camp–Greater Philadelphia has experienced extraordinary growth, reflecting the increasing need for our programs and the strength of our local partnerships. In 2025, enrollment climbed again to 216 campers, representing a 40% increase from the previous year and more than double our 2023 attendance. This remarkable growth means that 119 more children—children with cancer and their siblings—are now under our care at camp compared to just two years ago. With higher enrollment has come an increase in operational needs, including the addition of one new bus route this summer to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our campers."

This year, CCPD successfully expanded the Open Gym Program by adding KIPP High School and H.B. Wilson School to the rotation of community sites. These additions increased access for youth across Camden City and enhanced engagement opportunities within local neighborhoods.

In addition, CCPD hosted several large-scale community events, including the Winter Wonderland City Community Celebration, which featured toys, food, candy, a hot chocolate station, festive decorations, a petting zoo nativity scene, and pony rides. The department also organized Mischievous Night, offering activities, giveaways, gift cards, and prizes to engage youth from East Camden and South Camden. Both events provided safe, family-friendly environments where youth could interact, participate in games, crafts, and sports, and build positive community connections."