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In its continued efforts to alleviate the negative impact of poverty in Philadelphia, Life Science Cares will host its Impact Reception to recognize its nonprofit partners who are dedicated to improving the lives of people marginalized by poverty and inequity.
Launched in Philadelphia in 2019, Life Science Cares partners with members of the city’s life sciences community and nonprofit organizations to create sustainable change in the area. Known as America’s poorest big city, Philadelphia has a poverty rate of more than 22%. About one in 10 Philadelphians live in deep poverty. Since its start, Life Science Cares has dedicated itself to supporting partners focused on reducing poverty and improving the lives of people in Philadelphia.
The focus of the Impact Reception will highlight the current nonprofit partners of Life Science Cares as they share about their poverty-fighting work. Additionally, it will bring together leaders from the life sciences industry and the nonprofit community to raise funds in support of the organization’s Cares’ impactful grant program.
Life Science Cares nonprofit partners are:
Building 21/Launchpad
Launchpad is a new initiative from the educational nonprofit organization Building 21 that aims to connect youths to jobs that provide a living wage. Additionally, Launchpad provides the students with the skills and training to help them thrive and grow in their roles. Building 21 partners with schools to design and implement innovative, student-centered learning models. Their commitment ensures that every learner has access to empowering and meaningful educational experiences.
BLIIH (Black Latin-X Indigenous Institutes for Health)
Founded by LucasPye Bio and HelaPlex and in partnership with the Urban Affairs Coalition, BLIIH is a non-profit for BIPOC Life Science Research and Workforce Training. The organization is dedicated to improving and advancing BIPOC engagement in the life sciences, to improve and increase participation in STEM education, employment and entrepreneurship.
IT TAKES PHILLY/Black Doctor’s Consortium
It Takes Philly, an organization providing inner-city youths with exposure to successful professionals and Black Doctors Consortium partnered to introduce children to people from various professions in hopes of encouraging them to aim high in their future.
birdSEED Foundation
birdSEED Foundation is a housing justice nonprofit organization that offers closing costs assistance to first-time minority homeowners. Through financial assistance and education, birdSEED empowers minorities to become homeowners and provide financial stability for themselves and their community.
Hopeworks
Hopeworks is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and violence in Philadelphia and neighboring Camden, N.J. The organization connects young adults with enterprising businesses within the community so they will learn new skills that provide real-world, professional experience.
Pathways to Housing PA
The mission of Pathways to Housing PA is to provide people with disabilities the ability to improve housing stability, improve their health and reclaim their lives to end chronic homelessness. The organization provides homes without preconditions and offers programs to address underlying issues such as mental health, substance use, medical care, and education to reintegrate individuals into the community.
Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition’s mission aims to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families of color and enhance school readiness for children. The organization provides support for families and their children from pregnancy through a child’s third birthday.
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative aims to close the opportunity gap in Philadelphia. The workforce development organization provides solutions aimed at bridging the divide between job seekers in Philadelphians with employers seeking talent. The group has year-round training programs supported by local employers.
Centennial Parkside CDC
A community development organization, Centennial Parkside CDC is committed to ”preserving, promoting, and revitalizing” East Parkside through strategic partnerships with businesses, institutions, and programs to cultivate a vibrant and thriving community.
Life Science Cares’ Impact Reception takes place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the historic Curtis Atrium, 601 Walnut Street and will include BioBuzz’s inaugural Greater Philadelphia Awards, celebrating 30 finalists and six winners in the following categories:
- Leadership Award (which in future years will be named for Life Science Cares)
- Community Builder Award
- Workforce Champion of the Year Award
- Startup of the Year Award
- Breakthrough Company of the Year Award
- Employer of the Year Award.
Life Science Cares operates in five key biopharma hubs across the country, including Boston, San Diego, San Francisco and New York. Learn more or register for the event.
