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.
2025 Placement Sites
We are proud to partner with the following organizations in 2025 to offer enriching work experiences to our participants:
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Free to Be Performing Arts Center
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Neighborhood Bike Works
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Ready Set Grow Learning Center
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Self Preparatory Academy
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As I Plant This Seed
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Mighty Writers
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Stages Community School
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Pleasure Platters
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Hero Mark Ent.
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Hunting Park Green
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Future Scholars Daycare
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Norris Camp
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Xavier Family Child Care
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Men Who Care of Germantown
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Danie G Moments LLC
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New Medina Learning Institute
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Trust Factor
Join Us
If you are a youth in the Northwest Section of Philadelphia looking to gain valuable skills and experience, we invite you to apply to our C2L-PHL program. Together, we can create pathways to success and unlock the potential of our community's youth. 2025 Applications are now closed. See you 2026!