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When you give, you invest in more than a school — you invest in the future leaders of Philadelphia.

Learn more about our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign here!

💵 Donate Now for our 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign and Celebration

At Community Academy of Philadelphia, CS, we’ve spent decades planting strong roots in Philadelphia, educating generations of students, families, and community leaders.
Every donation helps our students grow toward bright futures filled with knowledge, confidence, and opportunity.

Online

Our online giving site allows you to give to Community Academy of Philadelphia, CS, in an innovative, safe, and secure environment with easy-to-follow steps. You can use credit card or debit card information to make a one-time gift through our donation portal.

CAP is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and your individual tax circumstances

Memorial Gifts

Honor a family member, friend, classmate, board member, alumnus, or faculty member with a gift in support of an area or program of importance to that person. You can also choose to leave the gift unrestricted for use at the school’s discretion. Please use the donation portal or contact Aykema Mabery, at 215-533-6700 or [email protected] to make arrangements.

CAP is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and your individual tax circumstances

Gifts-In-Kind

By Mail

Community Academy of Philadelphia, CS
1100 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124

To mail your one-time gift, simply send cash or check payable to “Community Academy of Philadelphia, CS” to the above address. If you would like to designate your gift for a specific fund, please indicate your wishes with a letter or in the memo line of the check. Gifts without a specific designation will be allocated for the school’s 50^th Anniversary events and campaign.

CAP is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and your individual tax circumstances

Pledges

Planned Giving

Include Community Academy of Philadelphia Capital Campaign and future planning in your estate planning and receive significant tax and financial benefits. Please contact, Aykema Mabery, at [email protected] to make arrangements.

CAP is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law and your individual tax circumstances

Founding, Mission & Campus

Community High School (CHS) was founded in 1980 by Mr. Joseph Proietta as an alternative school for students with children, students with gaps in education, and adjudicated students at-risk of not graduating high school. Through tenacity and hard work, Mr. Proietta kept CHS financially alive, advocating in City Council and eventually, with the support of Superintendent Constance Clayton, promoting the belief of school choice for families. In 1997, Community Academy of Philadelphia became the first charter school in Philadelphia and the second in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CAP continues with the same mission to care for and educate the at-risk youth of Philadelphia. CAP remains one of Philadelphia’s foundational charter institutions. Today, the school operates on a 6.5‑acre campus at 1100 E. Erie Avenue in the Juniata, Kensington area, housed in a 118,000+ square foot facility. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association (Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools) from preschool through grade 12, with continuous accreditation since 1995.

🔋 Upgrade Infrastructure: Upkeep, improve, and expand safe and sustainable water and energy systems that safeguard health and well-being.

🍃Create Green Spaces: Build vibrant outdoor learning environments that encourage exploration and connection with nature.

💻 Integrate Modern Technologies: Equip classrooms with cutting-edge tools to prepare students for the future of work and discovery.

🏫 Develop State-of-the-Art Facilities: Transform our campus into a sanctuary for creativity, collaboration, and innovation.