Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly (FYP) is a youth development nonprofit founded on the belief that young people are valuable contributors to Philadelphia's collective fabric.
Mission: “Build bridges to adulthood through meaningful employment, strong community connections, and opportunities for teens to explore their passions.”
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Since 2017, we've thoughtfully combined workforce development with play-based neighborhood engagement, intentionally focusing our efforts in West Philadelphia and Kensington.
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To date, we've reached nearly 2,000 young people and provided 410 work and learning opportunities
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For over 85% of participants, FYP is their first job, ensuring they gain critical career skills from the application process to exit surveys
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We primarily serve youth ages 15-19 from Kensington, West Kensington, Norris Square, West Philadelphia, Mantua, Belmont, and Mill Creek. This diverse representation strengthens neighborhood resilience and joy through ongoing youth engagement and leadership development.​
Guiding Frameworks
Our work is guided by the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets and Developmental Relationships Framework which enhances youth resilience through 3 key protective factors:
fostering meaningful relationships, setting clear expectations, and providing opportunities to grow.
Who We Serve
Teens in our programming range from 15-19, with a few opportunities for 14-year-olds; they are kind, compassionate, and curious individuals, with most living in or attending school in Kensington, Norris Square, West Philly, Mantua, Belmont, and Mill Creek.
90% of our teens attend public or charter schools and come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from middle-class to very low-income families.
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2025-2028
Strategic Priorities
Responding to the overwhelming and critical need for our services, FYP has set ambitious goals for the next three years including;
Expand physical space in
Kensington
Employ over 600+ Teens
Provide 200+
paid training & employment opportunities
FYP's Annual Reports, Financial Filings, and Additional Organizational Information
can be found on Guidestar.