Get to Know Us
Fab Youth Philly (FYP) is a youth development nonprofit founded on the belief that young people are valuable contributors to Philadelphia's collective fabric.
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Since 2017, we've reached nearly 2,000 young people and provided 500+ work and learning opportunities.
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.
Evidence-based & Healing-centered
Our work is guided by the research on resiliency including the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets, their Developmental Relationship Framework, and their work on building social captial for youth.
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.
insecurity.
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 annually
FYP's Annual Reports, Financial Filings, and Additional Organizational Information
can be found on Guidestar.