Philadelphia · Est. 1996

Building stronger
lives, one
community at a time.

For 29 years, Children of Paradise Inc. has stood with Philadelphia's youth — fighting violence, championing mental health, and celebrating every ability.

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29
Years of community service in Philadelphia
3
Core pillars — Anti-Violence · Mental Health · Disability Inclusion
12×
Monthly game nights for individuals with disabilities
1996
Founded in Philadelphia, still here, still growing

Who We Are

Building stronger communities, focused on abilities over disabilities.

"Every young person deserves a safe space to grow, heal, and thrive — regardless of the challenges they face."

Children of Paradise Inc. was established to directly address the most pressing issues facing Philadelphia's young people: community violence, mental health crises, and barriers faced by youth with disabilities.

We are an Abilities Over Disabilities movement and independent living leadership development network — advocates for the Disability Act of 1990, effective policy-making, and community building.

From peer mentoring to our annual gala, from monthly game nights to scholarship awards — our youth don't just receive support. They become advocates.

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Anti-Violence Initiatives

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Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

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Abilities Over Disabilities

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Children of Paradise INC. — Philadelphia Community Events

Our Programs

Six ways we show up
for Philly every day.

Each program is built around real needs, real people, and real outcomes — not just good intentions.

Anti-Violence Programming

Mentorship, community reinforcement, and youth-led spoken word showcases that give young people tools to reject violence and choose purpose.

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Suicide Prevention & Mental Health

Strategic partnerships with mental health organizations to provide critical resources, education, and open conversations in safe spaces.

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Abilities Over Disabilities

Monthly game nights — karaoke, bingo, cards, and board games — creating joyful, inclusive spaces every third Friday. Community, not charity.

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The Brain Cave Initiative

Our most ambitious program yet — a dedicated space for real, unfiltered conversations about violence, mental health, and disability. Coming soon.

Join the waitlist

Higher Education Scholarships

Opening doors to higher education for youth who need it most. We believe investing in a young person's future is one of the most powerful acts of community.

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Annual Advocacy Gala

Youth performances, spoken word, community recognition, and fundraising — our signature annual event that brings Philadelphia together.

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Community Calendar

Upcoming events & gatherings.

Join us in person. Every event is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and build community.

8
August 2026
Philadelphia, PA

Children of Paradise Community Event

Our signature community gathering — performances, advocacy, and celebration of Philly's youth. Details coming soon.

Annual Event
3rd
Fri
Monthly
Recurring

Monthly Game Night

Karaoke, bingo, cards, and board games in an inclusive, joyful space. Open to all — especially individuals with disabilities and their families.

Monthly · Free
TBD
2026
Annual

Annual Advocacy Gala

Youth spoken word, anti-violence advocacy, disability inclusion programming, community awards, and fundraising for our programs.

Gala · Fundraiser

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Scholarship Opportunities

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Partnership Pathways

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Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know needs support now, we'll connect you with immediate resources.

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