The mission of Project NEXT is to make a positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia by mobilizing young adults and creating meaningful opportunities for them to Give, Advocate, and Volunteer.

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Past Event Highlights

United Way Project NEXT and Penn team-up
for 3rd annual PennMOVES

It was a very large yard sale or, more exactly, a moving sale. For years, departing Penn students have left behind tons of used, but still usable, items destined for the trash. Some, who thought that was a waste, came up with the idea of this massive two day sale known as PennMOVES.

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Project NEXT @ National Mechanics

Thanks to everyone who joined Project NEXT at National Mechanics to learn more about how to get involved with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.

A gallery opening showcasing budding young artists!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Project NEXT First Friday event at The Piazza on March 5th to experience art from some of Philadelphia's after-school programs.

Over 100 people attended Project FIRST and donated supplies for the talented youth participating. The art supply box was completely overflowing.

Youth artwork was from both young children’s programs & teenagers at Taller Puertorriqueño.

About 11 teens from the program attended the event, were able to interact with guests, and were excited to see their art displayed. For some, this was their very first public exhibit.

Because of you Project NEXT: Project FIRST was a blazing success!

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Wish List for Art Programs

• Colored pencils
• Pastels
• Water color sets
• Crayola broadline markers
• Crayola thinline markers
• Glue sticks
• Glue
• Construction paper
• Reams of photocopier paper
• Tissue paper
• Masking tape
• Safety scissors
• Play-Doh
• Crayons (jumbo & original)
• Arts & crafts materials (ribbons, feathers, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, buttons).

Featured Organization: Taller Puertorriqueño

United Way provides training and technical assistance to improve the quality and build the capacity of youth programs, including Taller Puertorriqueño. It also helps communities organize their human, institutional and financial resources to provide youth with an array of developmental supports and opportunities to succeed in life.

Known as el Corazón Cultural del Barrio, The Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia, Taller Puertorriqueño promotes local and international artists while doing the daily work of transforming children’s artistic visions into reality. Taller's Educational curriculum features year-round activities including arts instruction, after-school tutoring, traditional dance classes, and so much more.

Youth Artist Program

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Youth Artists Program is a two-year professional art-training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. With the guidance of artist mentors, this portfolio building program offers a select group of high school students a unique opportunity to develop their artistic skills. Their program equips young artists with the tools they will need to thrive in a competitive arts world. Visit Taller Puertorriqueño's website at www.tallerpr.org.