Community & Civic Program Overview

Welcome to our Community & Civic Program at Guiding Stars! We are dedicated to uplifting inner-city youth by partnering with grassroots organizations and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our C2L-PHL initiative focuses on professionalism and real-life work experience, empowering youth to thrive in their communities.

Our Focus

C2L-PHL is designed to equip youth aged 12-24 with the skills and experiences they need to succeed in today’s world. We emphasize professionalism, work readiness, and practical experience to prepare participants for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their academic and professional journeys.

Program Details

  • Age Range: Youth aged 12-24 are welcome to apply.
  • Location: Residents of the Northwest Section of Philadelphia are encouraged to participate.
  • Partnerships: We collaborate with a variety of grassroots organizations to provide diverse opportunities for our participants.

2024 Partnering Worksites

We are proud to partner with the following organizations in 2024 to offer enriching work experiences to our participants:

  1. Free to Be Performing Arts Center
  2. Neighborhood Bike Works
  3. Ready Set Grow Learning Center
  4. Rhythm of Nutrition
  5. Scoop-er-Starz Water Ice
  6. Whimsicle LLC
  7. As I Plant This Seed
  8. Young With Options Academic Center
  9. Path to Greatness
  10. Self Preparatory Academy
  11. Future Scholars Daycare
  12. Hero’s Mark Enterprise
  13. Unique Dreams INC
  14. Tasfiyyah Academy
  15. Lovie Lees Stars of tomorrow