The System Meets the Neighborhood: From Structural Inequality to Neighborhood Change for Philadelphia’s Children and Families

This Roundtable is the first conducted by Penn Futures and the first of a series intended to open new dialogue. The initial session will create a repository of community-generated strategies that will frame future sessions in the series. It will be hosted and moderated by We the People Stage, a community platform that engages diverse communities by connecting community members, influencers, and key stakeholders through dynamic virtual and traditional events.

Penn faculty, including Penn Futures representation from the School of Nursing, Penn GSE, and Penn Social Policy and Practice, and community leaders have been invited to engage in the Roundtable conversation. Penn Futures is also inviting representatives from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, City offices, and Penn who will interact with Roundtable participants in a Question-Answer format.