Closing the Gap between Power & People.
Empower25 is a youth civic engagement initiative dedicated to increasing transparency, understanding, and accessibility of public policy and budget decisions in Philadelphia.
The Challenge
For too long, the gap between government decision-making and the communities most affected by it has remained too wide. Policy and budget decisions are often opaque and inaccessible.
The Solution
We equip young people and communities with the tools to understand how public funding is allocated and how those decisions impact schools and neighborhoods.
The Education
Through civic education and engagement, we ensure residents can not only participate in civic processes, but also understand and track their outcomes.
The Outcome
Empower25 works to create a Philadelphia where civic processes are transparent and residents are empowered to hold leadership accountability.
Philadelphia Operating Ledger.
An independent audit of the city's five-year financial projection. We translate complex municipal accounting into clear neighborhood metrics.
PHILADELPHIA.
Empower25 is built by residents. Whether you lend your time as a volunteer advocate or become a member through financial support, you are fueling civic power.
LEND YOUR VOICE
Join our grassroots team as an advocate, researcher, or organizer.
- POLICY TRACKING
- BUDGET ANALYSIS
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SUPPORT THE WORK
Fuel our tools with a monthly or one-time donation.
IS THIS A PAID POSITION?
We are in a founding phase. All roles are currently volunteer-based as we build community funding.
TIME COMMITMENT?
Flexibility is key. Most advocates contribute 2–5 hours per week.