Launch of Philadelphia

This year at Launch of Philadelphia, we are celebrating 40 years of community impact by empowering youth and adults at every stage of life throughout Greater Philadelphia by providing educational programs and workforce opportunities that prepare them for success in school and in life. Whether through Apprenticeship programs preparing the next generation of IT professionals or afterschool programs for elementary and middle school students, Launch provides a safe, supportive environment especially for young people impacted by violence. At the heart of our work is a simple belief---- every member of our community can succeed when given the right tools and opportunities.

How We Help

• Teen Parenting (ELECT) program Teen Parent Classrooms (TPC) provides a comprehensive network of education, health and support services designed to assist pregnant and/or parenting students (females and males) in the completion of their high school education or equivalency so they can make successful transitions into self sufficiency and parenthood.
• Southwest Philly Peace Project program is more than just an afterschool program at our Education Center—it is a lifeline for middle school-aged youth in West and Southwest Philadelphia who have witnessed or been victims of trauma. This program is designed to help reduce incidents of violence and build resilience through a combination of pro-social education and health-focused activities.
• Out of School Time program supports elementary students in North Philadelphia. Our centers provide a safe and nurturing environment for kids. The overall focus of the program is to reduce and prevent future involvement with social services, reduce delinquency, prevent violence and other anti-social behaviors that jeopardize the health and wellness of youth.
• Launch and its partners created the first Information Technology Apprenticeship program registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Now this award-winning program is expanding our apprenticeship programs to include training pathways in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can help people from every community build a successful career.

Become Part of our Success Story

We invite businesses, partners, and community leaders to support Launch of Philadelphia through donation or sponsorship, helping us continue and grow our mission. 

Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution, as Launch of Philadelphia celebrates their 40th anniversary. This milestone is a powerful testament to our proven social impact model and the thousands of lives we have helped to transform along with the partnerships that make it possible. Together, we are advancing inclusive growth, reducing violence, and helping individuals throughout our region thrive. Our event theme, “Launching Futures: Celebrating 40 Years of Community Impact,” captures our shared commitment to building a more resilient and equitable Greater Philadelphia.