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01/28/2026

Mantua Powelton Alliance's Community Projects Fund application deadline has been extended to January 30th! Submit proposals of up to 50K to increase the capacity of community-led organizations in Mantua and Powelton Village that support strategic projects especially ones that encourage collaboration.
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01/27/2026

Still accepting nominations for the 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Cohort until Friday!
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The Mantua Powelton Alliance in partnership with City of Philadelphia's Division of Criminal Justice and Community Empowerment Opportunity office is launching a 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Cohort pilot program to engage and train an intergenerational group of residents to share power with local government and create real solutions in our community.

Who Can Apply: Mantua and Powelton Village (19104) residents :

Youth and young adults (ages 12-24)
Adult caregivers (ages 18+)
Seniors (ages 50+)
What You'll Do: Learn skills in racial equity, community advocacy, and civic engagement. Help build solutions to our community's biggest challenges around housing, jobs, food access, healthcare, and education.

When: February–May 2026

Bi-weekly meetings (in-person and online options)
One weekend retreat
Compensation: $250/month stipend plus meals, childcare, and transportation support

Nominations accepted now through January 29th

Link to nomination form HERE ===> https://buff.ly/3pY5Tp7

Questions? Paury Flowers [email protected] 215-475-9492

01/18/2026

Next Saturday at 10am at Kanvas Event Center 3870 Lancaster Avenue, Join Neighborhood Initiatives for Coffee & Conversation to connect with neighbors and City of Philadelphia team members to discuss ways to address challenges that impact your community most. Light breakfast and resources available!

01/18/2026

Tomorrow! Join MVM at the 31st Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service that includes volunteer projects, children's activities, health screenings, and more! Stop by our table at the job fair to learn about open program and coordinator positions in the office, as well as housing preservation and home ownership resources. Starting at 8am and ending at 12 noon

A Jobs Fair as part of the 31st annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service event at Temple University.

01/18/2026

Mantua Powelton Alliance's Community Projects Fund application deadline has been extended to January 30th!

Submit proposals of up to 50K to increase the capacity of community-led organizations in Mantua and Powelton Village that support strategic projects especially ones that encourage collaboration.

Mantua Powelton Alliance Community Projects Fund Goals:  Increase the capacity of bonafide, community-led organizations serving Mantua and/or Powelton Village Provide essential funding to larger, strategic projects that typically are unaffordable within the budget of a neighborhood organization Enc...

01/18/2026

01/17/2026

Transfiguration Baptist Church is hosting an event to offer space for reflection and community conversation for MLK Day with Brunch 10am - 12pm

01/16/2026

We have an upcoming session next Saturday January 24th at 10am called Coffee & Conversation. We will enjoy some warm beverages and connect with neighbors as well as City of Philadelphia team members to discuss ways to address challenges that impact your community most.

Free light breakfast and resources available.

Date: Saturday January 24th
Time: 10:00am
Location: Kanvas Event Center, 3870 Lancaster Ave
Registration link: https://bit.ly/4pISmsJ

01/15/2026

This evening at 5:30pm join Mantua Civic Association for an Registered Community Organization meeting related to developer presentations on two Mantua properties and hear addition community announcements. 3729 Melon Street #1 Philadelphia PA 19104

01/14/2026

Join us for the 2nd Annual Beyond Ownership: Creating a Lasting Legacy Homeownership Fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Community College of Philadelphia!

Connect with 20+ vendors
Enjoy FREE giveaways
Learn how you may qualify for thousands of dollars in financial support toward purchasing your first home

Register via link bit.ly/beyondownership26

01/13/2026

The Mantua Powelton Alliance in partnership with City of Philadelphia's Division of Criminal Justice and CEO office is launching a 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Cohort pilot program to engage and train an intergenerational group of residents to share power with local government and create real solutions in our community.

Who Can Apply: Mantua and Powelton Village (19104) residents :

Youth and young adults (ages 12-24)
Adult caregivers (ages 18+)
Seniors (ages 50+)
What You'll Do: Learn skills in racial equity, community advocacy, and civic engagement. Help build solutions to our community's biggest challenges around housing, jobs, food access, healthcare, and education.

When: February–May 2026

Bi-weekly meetings (in-person and online options)
One weekend retreat
Compensation: $250/month stipend plus meals, childcare, and transportation support

Nominations accepted now through January 29th

Link to nomination form HERE ===> https://buff.ly/zwVDH9e

Questions? Paury Flowers [email protected] 215-475-9492

01/11/2026

Apply for this funding by Friday!
Mantua Powelton Alliance's Community Projects Fund application is open now through January 16th! Submit proposals of up to 50K to increase the capacity of community-led organizations in Mantua and Powelton Village that support strategic projects especially ones that encourage collaboration.

This project is for the design, construction, and installation of trash screening enclosures throughout Powelton Village. PVCA is to engage Mantua and Powelton residents and landlords via a community led process in partnership with TinyWPA. The Powelton Village Neighborhood Plan has identified safet...