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Emily DeSabato Emily DeSabato

Empowering girls & listening carefully

Empowering girls means asking them what they think, worry, and care about; what they need; what

they wish was different; and what they want from us -- and then to carefully listen.

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Emily DeSabato Emily DeSabato

2026 Be A Hero Benefit & Celebration

Twenty years of impact. One historic night. Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Team Up Philly's 20th Annual Be A Hero Benefit & Celebration set a new fundraising record, funded 52 summer scholarships, and launched us into the next chapter of empowering girls across Philadelphia.

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Simone Partridge Simone Partridge

Resources for Families

Whether you’re looking for information about college, health, housing, or back to school, here’s a list of free services to help your family thrive.

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