WEST PHILLY FUTURES FEST 2026

West Philly Futures Fest was designed + curated with the next generation of neighborhood leaders to inspire and empower community youth.
About this Event

The Mantua Powelton Alliance (MPA) is pleased to announce the inaugural 2026 West Philly Futures Fest. Organized by MPA’s Neighborhood Leadership Initiative (NLI), the Fest aims to empower and inspire the community, with opportunities curated by the youth, for the youth.

Attendees will be able to participate in skill development labs, a resource fair, as well as mental health support, all designed to provide help to young adults seeking professional and financial guidance.

The Fest also welcomes the networks and connected communities of the young folk of West Philly – such as mentors and family – offering entertainment, food, and good vibes for the whole family. All needs and resources have been identified by NLI’s youth cohort themselves.

Agenda

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Adulting 101 w/ Truist Bank
Host: Shawon Goodman
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Building a Net That Works: The Power of a Strong Support System
Host: Nia Eubanks-Dixon, Creative Praxis
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Blackness in The Graphic Multiverse
Host: Dr. Sheena Howard
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
A Safe Place To Rest
Host: Keyana Johnson
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Education: In & Beyond The School Building
Host: Tamir Harper
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
The Power of Partnerships
Host: Tony Pitts
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Bet on Yourself
Host: Chill Moody