Elevate 215 Awarded $25K Grant from the Every Voice, Every Vote Project

Elevate 215 issued the following the following statement after being awarded a $25,000 grant from the Every Voice, Every Vote project for community engagement with the aim of shaping a shared vision for school quality in Philadelphia: 

“Elevate 215 is grateful to receive a $25,000 grant from the Every Voice, Every Vote coalition, led by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism. This generous support empowers us to embark on a transformative community engagement campaign, fostering a shared vision of educational excellence for Philadelphia. In a city with over 400 schools and more than 200,000 students, defining and uniting around what constitutes a quality school experience is crucial for creating cohesive and effective educational strategies.

“With this grant, we aim to galvanize educators, policymakers, community leaders, and citizens in a meaningful dialogue about the essential components of a high-quality education. By achieving a common understanding and vision, we can more effectively harness Philadelphia’s educational assets, better organize resources, ensure effective policy implementation, and create a network of exceptional schools. This initiative is a crucial step towards collectively providing every student in Philadelphia the opportunity to thrive and succeed in a dynamic, prosperous future.”

About Every Voice, Every Vote

Every Voice, Every Vote, is a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support for Every Voice, Every Vote in 2024 and 2025 is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Comcast NBC Universal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone, Arctos Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, 25th Century Foundation, and Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.