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Parx Diversity and Inclusion Partnership
Last year, Parx Casino and the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation renewed their diversity and inclusion partnership. Over three years, Parx Casino will continue to support College programming for traditionally underserved students. The supported programs make a difference beyond the classroom, including the Center for Male Engagement; the Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center; the Veterans Resource Center; the MarcDavid LGBTQ Center; the Center on Disability; and the Office of Collegiate Recovery. Read more.
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Breaking Down Barriers, Building Futures
The College is committed to helping everyone reach their full potential. This commitment empowers students to transform their lives and their communities. Programs like the Center for Male Engagement, I Am More reentry engagement program, and Black Scholars Mentorship Program help students successfully navigate college, positively impacting their futures and leading to equitable, inclusive, and resilient growth in the City.
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Strenghtening Communities
Important initiatives at the College make a positive impact both in and out of the classroom. Our Division of Access and Community Engagement introduces Philadelphia middle and high school students to careers in the science, technology, engineering and math fields, where African American, Hispanic and Latinx individuals are particularly underrepresented. The #CCPVotes initiative engages students in the College community and the electoral process, making their voices heard. The Institute for Community Engagement and Civic Leadership hosts community outreach events and service learning experiences that capitalize on the strengths of students, faculty, staff, and partners to make a positive difference on social justice issues. Over 70 volunteer opportunities were offered last year.
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Scholarships Making Education More Accessible
In partnership with Mayor James Kenney and the City of Philadelphia, the College welcomed more than 400 students into the first two cohorts of the Octavius Catto Scholarship this past year. This anti-poverty initiative seeks to increase access to higher education for Philadelphia residents. The 50th Anniversary Promise Scholarship also continues to open doors for students in the City. Read more about the scholarship program and one of the scholars online. Other new scholarship programs supported by partners and donors include Ann Hill Pay It Forward Scholarship and the Hilco Helps Scholarship Program.
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Enough is Enough
In May 2020, the College reaffirmed its commitment to combat racism through the creation of the Enough Is Enough teach-in series. Since then, the series has tackled issues such as environmental racism, transphobia, myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, and health care disparities impacting women of color, reaching over 4,000 guests with powerful and educational conversations. Learn more and join us for an upcoming session.
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