ArtStart was a Birthday Success! This year was my first ArtStart as Executive Director at PIC. I can tell you the experience was VERY different from the many years I have attended as a guest. I had no idea what went into creating such a wonderful evening! I was greatly impressed by the time and...

On October 17, more than 200 parents, alumni, friends, and staff gathered for a night of delicious food and drink, and one of the best exhibitions of children’s art in Philadelphia. We also celebrated PIC's 35th year of providing quality child care and family support in the diverse neighborhood of...

While many wonderful silent auction items come from PIC's longtime friends and neighbors, many of the more interesting ones are contributed by our very own families and staff. Take a look at the highlights below or view the complete item list. An Afternoon of Art at the PMA with Jacob Donated by PIC...

Written by ArtStart Co-chair Hien Liu (Penelope is a Rainbow and Sylvia is a PIC alum) I remember my first ArtStart six years ago. Our daughter had just started PIC when we received the invitation in the mail. There were promises of adult conversation, food and drink. We promptly filled out our RSVP...

Did you know that the Parent-Infant Center has been serving the West Philly area for 35 years? That's 35 years of hugs and kisses, first steps, first words, finger paints, songs, stories, and parades! In celebration of this milestone, we are throwing a big birthday bash at ArtStart on October 17th...

ArtStart is All About the Art! Our fall fundraiser is inspired by the creativity of the young artists at PIC. On October 17, enjoy an exhibition of children's work displayed gallery-style around the chapel next to PIC--every child will have a piece in the show! Classrooms are busy working on these...

There are plenty of ways that PIC families are involved in organizing ArtStart, PIC's fall fundraiser. They join the event committe, which this year is being led by Leila Graham-Willis and Hien Lu. Also serving on this year's committee are Robert Chaney, Kristen Feemster, Jennifer Feldman, Clara...

Join us this year on October 17 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for a very special event! This year, in addition to celebrating creativity and community will also celebrate 35 years of providing high quality child care to the families that live and work in West Philadelphia. Spend a Thursday night out admiring...