This year, we welcome Bentley Systems, Inc. as a first-time ArtStart sponsor and thank them for believing in the importance of early childhood education and our teachers. You can support PIC through ArtStart sponsorship. Individual & Corporate sponsorships offer a higher level of support and give...

We Thank our first ArtStart 2020 Sponsors: The Forman Family Foundation The City Block Team STARR Restaurants Bentley Systems a sponsorship of underwriting by Moore Bros. Wine Co. You can join these generous supporters through ArtStart sponsorship. Individual & Corporate sponsorships offer a higher...

Thank you to PIC's longtime friends and owners of West Philly's Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe, Jim and Marcy Lilly, for holding their annual Cindy Days last week! This year, Cindy Days, raised $1,000 for PIC's Cindy Fund. Jim and Marcy established Cindy Days in 2016 to celebrate Metropolitan's...

Updated 3/13/20: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Day of Play has been cancelled. More information about any community events and gatherings will be communicated as it becomes available. Mark your calendars for PIC's Day of Play on Saturday, April 25. Then tell friends and neighbors about this...

PIC says a resounding thank you to the City Block Team for returning as a PIC Business Sponsor in 2020! Jeff “City” Block has been a strong supporter of PIC over the years, and his continued sponsorship makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Philadelphia children and their families. Thank you...

Forget about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Isn't it a bit overwhelming? #Giving Tuesday leaves the shopping frenzy behind and offers you a chance to celebrate giving. The gift of warmth on #Giving Tuesday PIC'S Fireflies preschool classroom is again holding a One Warm Coat...

Photo credit: With Love Grace Anne Photography ArtStart 2019 was great night out for PIC families, alumni, & friends! Together, we raised over $40,000 to give more families the chance to send their children to PIC with tuition assistance. Guests admired over 200 children's masterpieces and bid on...

Don't miss the chance to bid on these amazing silent auction items at ArtStart 2019! Watch the Eagles take on the Giants with two box suite tickets for December 9 game at 8 pm at the Linc. Watch the 76ers take on the Cavaliers on Nov. 12 with two tickets to the game. Breakfast with the Phanatic...

We are so excited for a great night at ArtStart 2019! If you were unable to purchase a ticket, consider making a donation to the event. Don't you believe that all children deserve a high quality start, regardless of zip code? Your gift will support tuition assistance, helping more families who are...

Each year, ArtStart Classroom Baskets are among the most popular items at our silent auction! Classroom families band together as a community to help raise more money for ArtStart. And, baskets have consistently been high money-makers. Room Parents are a big part of organizing the baskets, with...