Foundations

Improving the Quality of Educational Opportunities

Foundations, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is committed to building the quality of educational opportunities for children, youth, and families through work with public and charter schools, school districts, education and community-based organizations, and the afterschool field. As a capacity-building organization, Foundations focuses on professional development, technical assistance, program development, and supporting tools, publications, and services.

Beyond School Hours XII National Conference: February 11-14, 2009, Burlingame, California

Take advantage of this excellent professional development and networking opportunity for afterschool educators. Register early and save!

Lenfest Foundation Awards $2M Grant to Foundations, Inc. for Youth Mentoring Program

This new, three-year mentoring and youth development program, called the Northwest University Scholars Project, will address the 9th grade dropout rate in Philadelphia.

New Urban Gardening Initiative: Students to Grow Academic, Business and Citizenship Skills

Students at Foundations' Martin Luther King High School in Northwest Philadelphia will plant, cultivate, harvest, and sell wholesome agricultural products to learn valuable academic, business, social, and citizenship skills.