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The Penn State Center Philadelphia strengthens the agency of local and global communities and leaders in envisioning and implementing processes for social change. Through our work, we build long-term partnerships in and with diverse groups and urban constituencies through participatory processes to co-create meaningful, relevant, research-driven initiatives aimed to improve lives and strengthen democratic society.

Participatory Engagement and ResearchTwo women having a discussion outside in front of a tile mosaic wall
Participatory Engagement and Research - Participatory action research and related participatory methods seek to understand and improve the world by changing it.
Seeding Change Grant ProgramStudents in a community garden
Seeding Change Grant Program - The Seeding Change Grant Program funds research and student engagement projects in the Philadelphia area.
Social Justice Internship ProgramStudents in a community garden
Social Justice Internship Program - Based in Philadelphia, this program provides Penn State students with an immersive internship focused on social justice issues in an urban setting.