Project 440

We are proud to announce that we have been selected as one of four finalists for the @Wawa Foundation Hero Award and now stand a chance at winning $50,000! We need your vote! Help us help others in our community by visiting: thewawafoundation.org/hero-award/ Winner announced on July 4th

Here is a musical message from Joseph Conyers @weatherclef. Can you name that tune? While you are thinking, visit thewawafoundation.org/hero-award: vote for us to win #thewawafoundation HERO Award & $50K to make our free music programs accessible to more Philadelphia youth. THANK YOU!

Tune in this Monday at 6 pm for Project 440's Youth Advocacy Council's Music in Color event! YAC members will discuss the impact of women and racial minorities in music with guest artist Laura Munich to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth. #youthadvocacy #phillyyouth #womeninmusic

Our classes are filling up quickly, but we still have a few spots open in #instrumentsforsuccess! If you are a high school junior, now is the perfect time to learn the ins & outs of the college application process. Register today! #collegeprep #collegereadiness #phillystudents

In 1 week, P440's Youth Advocacy Council will be presenting its second #MusicInColor event of the year! They will discuss the impact of women & racial minorities in music w/ guest artist @metissearts. Join us: bit.lv/FebMiCYTube #youthadvocacy #phillystudents #womeninmusic

It was lovely to see our Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) members for their first in-person meeting of the school year! Despite meeting at the end of a long day, there was great ideating happening :) #youthadvocacycouncil #youthadvocacy #musicincolor #phillystudents #studentled

In 2 weeks, Project 440's Youth Advocacy Council (YAC) will be hosting its second virtual "Music In Color" session of the school year 🙌 ! 🎥 credit: Patricia Harden #youthadvocacy #youthadvocacycouncil #phillyyouth #womeninmusic #minoritiesinmusic #youthled #musicincolor

If you are a junior in @SDPHighSchools, now is the perfect time to enroll in #InstrumentsforSuccess! Our college experts will walk you through the college application process & help you determine what schools fit your interests. Apply today! project440.org/ifs-philly #collegeprep

Are you a @PHLschools high school student looking to make a difference in your community using your love for music? Then #DoingGood is for you! Earn up to $825 for participating & gain essential #lifeskills by actualizing a #communityserviceproject. project440.org/doinggood

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy today, we are grateful that with your support, we can offer programming that gives Philadelphia students the skills to make a difference in their communities through their passion for music. #MLK #doinggood #phillystudents

Registration is open for #instrumentsforsuccess and #doinggood! Learn what it takes to put together a strong college application and how to make a difference in your community using your love for music. Learn more & register today! project440.org/ifs-philly project440.org/doinggood

A week ago, we celebrated the accomplishments of our 2022 fall cohort of Doing Good students at graduation! Congrats-- we can't wait to see how you will continue using the skills you learned to be agents of positive change ✨ 📸 Credit: Kayla John/@RJCPictures_ #doinggood

From our family to yours, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and safe holiday season!

Looking for some holiday cheer on a rainy Thursday evening? Check out Project 440 alumnus Davey Hiester's Center City Chamber Orchestra Concert tonight at 7:30 pm! #christmasreorchestrated #holidayconcert #doinggood #chamberorchestra #studentled #christmas #holidayspirit

"Define your own definition of 'normal.' My life story is anything but, but those who know me now see me as another fellow student musician. Just being yourself more than makes the difference." bit.ly/P440PattyH #youthleader #doinggood #youthadvocacy #defineyourownnormal

Make your gift today to support young musicians like Sebastian on this Giving Tuesday! project440.org/support-440 #GivingTuesday #DoingGood #supportP440

Your gift will support @P440's Doing Good program and our students' Doing Good service projects. Students receive $500 in seed funding to implement musically-minded community service projects. Make your gift today! project440.org/support-440 #GivingTuesday #DoingGood #supportP440

Happy Thanksgiving from the Project 440 Family! Without your love and support, we would not be able to do our part to ensure that Philadelphia's creative youth are equipped with the tools necessary to be agents of change in their communities and beyond. Thank you 💜

Meet Patricia Harden, @P440's Youth Board Representative for this year! She will be representing the voice of the Youth Advocacy Council at Board meetings and presenting YAC's annual report at the end of the year. Keep your eye out for our interview of her, coming next week :)

Tune in TONIGHT at 6pm for Youth Advocacy Council's first Music in Color discussion of the year, feat. freelance hornist & educator #KateWarren! Register to join the conversation: bit.ly/MiC11 or watch on Facebook live @P440 #youthadvocacy #youthforum #musicincolor