Because Every Young Person Deserves a Chance to Shine!
Every young person has a spark — a drive to learn, grow, and make their mark. But too often that spark is dimmed by barriers: lack of access, limited opportunity, and systemic inequity.
At Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), we believe in building pathways for youth to rise — to become leaders, innovators, and changemakers. That’s why we’ve created the Rising Stars Fund — a new annual giving program designed to fuel the dreams of Philadelphia’s young people.
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Sponsoring the Next Generation of Opportunity
We're making a call to individuals who believe that youth are not just our future — they’re our now. By supporting PYN's Rising Stars fund, you ensure that hundreds of young people gain access to:
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Internships and Full-time Employment
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Career exposure and coaching
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Essential skills development
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Support services like transportation and digital access
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Individual career pathway guidance
Why Your Support Matters
Youth Face Barriers to Opportunity
In Philadelphia, nearly 1 in 4 young people live in poverty. Many face barriers such as underfunded schools, limited access to jobs, and unstable housing. Without intervention, these challenges can limit their future.
We Provide Pathways, Not Just Programs
PYN connects youth to career awareness programs, paid work experiences, and career pathways—giving them the tools to break cycles of poverty and achieve economic independence.
Your Gift Has a Direct Impact
Every dollar you give puts resources—like career training, mentorship, and wages — goes directly into the hands of our young people.
Sponsorship Tiers
Dreamers Circle ($50-$99)
Achievers Circle ($100-$499)
When you invest in PYN, you’re not just funding a program—you’re changing a life. And when you change a life, you change a family, a neighborhood, and a city.
Our Giving Circles are designed to recognize and engage those who walk with us on this mission.
Champions Circle ($500-$999)
Visionaries Circle ($1,000-$2,499)
Leadership Circle ($2,500-$4,999)
Legacy Circle ($5,000-$9,999)
Luminary Circle ($10,000+)