Philly Seeds

on incomes equaling less than 50% of the federal poverty level. Philadelphia’s current poverty rate is almost twice the national average and has nearly doubled since 1970. The present state of perpetual gridlock at the federal level demands action from philanthropically-minded citizens, private entities and community partners. PhillySEEDS is uniquely positioned to improve these devastating statistics by reducing poverty, enabling opportunity and advancing the well-being and growth of our city through our strategic partnership in three initiatives with the Philadelphia Housing Authority.