In 2010, Jessica Craft won the Turning Point Prize from Women for Social Innovation to start Rock to the Future. In less then 5 years, Rock to the Future has grown from serving just 13 youth to over 300 youth in Philadelphia. Other past Turning Point Winners include Mommy Grads, Let’s go outdoors!, Philly Girls Read, Youth In Action, Philadelphia Burmese Women’s Initiative, and the Monkey and the Elephant Cafe. Want to join the ranks for these amazing entrepreneurs and help Philadelphia women, girls, and families?
Do you have an amazing idea that will help women, girls, and/or families in the Philadelphia area? Apply for the Turning Point Prize!
The Turning Point Prize is seed money given annually to an emerging “social innovator” – who develops a creative and entrepreneurial solution to a difficult problem affecting a segment of women, girls, and families. Women for Social Innovation is a giving circle dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, and families in the Philadelphia area. Each year they grant seed funding to a new project through the Turning Point Prize.
The 2015 Turning Point Prize application information is located on the “How to Apply” page. Deadline to apply is January 16, 2015 at 5pm.
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