On Tuesday, November 29th, Councilman Allan Domb presented checks to five Philadelphia public schools to further support school-identified initiatives in need of financial resources.

   Of the schools who were presented with checks, two were in the Penn’s Garden coverage area.

Anna Pratt Early Childhood Center – $2,022.56

Location: 2200 N.22nd St

Council District: 5th (Clarke)

Principal: Director – Christine McCallum

Donation: The fund will be used to create a professional development library for the teachers and their assistants. This library would accentuate and supplement the professional resources currently in the library, and will provide the staff with the additional tools to help them refine their teaching craft.

Additional Info: Pre- K school only

General George Meade K-8 – $2,492

Location: 1600 N 18th St

Council District: 5th (Clarke)

Principal: Donna Smith

Donation: school will use these funds for the transportation costs for school trips. Many institutions offer free trips, but the school is sometimes not able to take advantage of the opportunity due to the costs associated with renting the buses. The remaining portion of the grant will be used towards purchasing paper, pens, pencils and art supplies for the students and teachers.