Vote YES for Kids! is this year’s theme of our annual fall auction fundraiser! As early childhood education remains in the national spotlight, this is an important time to strongly advocate for policies that will positively impact the future of today’s children and their families. 2017 ArtStart co...

We recently were given a very special gift from Jim and Marcy Lilly, owners of the University City Metropolitan Bakery & Cafe. For the second year, Metropolitan celebrated the store's anniversary by holding "Cindy Days" in memory of their good friend and PIC's former Executive Director, Cindy...

This past Saturday, PIC held its very first Day of Play featuring music, games, plants, good food, and friends. Over 250 people came out to PIC to help raise over $16,500 for the Tuition Assistance Fund. The Day of Play was made possible through support from our lead sponsor, Blue Stone Construction...

Be a Leader at our Inaugural Day of Play! May 20 will be a community celebration for all ages with a morning family music concert, art, music, and activities for children, plus PIC's annual plant sale. The evening features an adult-only concert with a great lineup of West Philly bands. Sponsor our...

Grab a coffee or a delicious slice of cake, and support the Cindy Fund at PIC! TOMORROW AND FRIDAY Metropolitan Bakery at 4013 Walnut Street is discounting all purchases 13% to celebrate their 13 years of being a part of the West Philly community. They have pledged to match the total dollar amount...

THE PLANT STORE IS OPEN! At the start of the sale our most popular items in the store are Basil Lavender Family Concert tickets Our current top plant sellers are Rachel Isaacson (BB), Amy Dean (PN), and Asali Solomon (ASC and RR). Selling plants to friends, family, neighbors and co-workers is a...

Making & Taking Orders Let family, friends, neighbor, and co-workers know about the Day of Play plant sale and online store (and to credit you as the seller), and watch the dollars and PPP hours add up. Buy or sell $100 or more worth of plants or concert tickets. Families earn 2 PPP hours for the...

PIC's Day of Play - Saturday, May 20 A community celebration for all ages featuring a morning filled with a family music concert, art demonstrations, music, and activities for children, plus PIC's annual plant sale. The evening features an adult-only concert with a great lineup of West Philadelphia...

West Philadelphia Trouble is joining Day of Play for their debut performance on May 20! This group of friends is the new musical adventure of established musician Lucien Dowdell. The pillars of the ensemble are creativity, honesty and fearlessness. (The order varies from note to note.) Sample their...