For over 40 years, Xiente has walked with families to overcome the barriers of poverty. Today, we continue that work by delivering education, housing, workforce development, and financial tools that lead to real, lasting economic mobility.
The Challenge
Philadelphia has one of the highest poverty rates among major U.S. cities. Many families face systemic barriers that limit access to quality education, stable employment, affordable housing, and financial resources.
Without access to opportunity, families remain trapped in cycles of economic hardship. Xiente works directly with communities in North Philadelphia to address these challenges and create pathways toward stability and prosperity.
of Philadelphia residents live below the poverty line.
of children under five in some neighborhoods live in poverty.
children are enrolled in high-quality early childhood education.
Xiente addresses poverty by strengthening three key areas that allow families to build long-term stability.
We support children, youth, and adults through high-quality educational programs that build the skills needed for long-term success.
Youth Take Action
Digital Media Lab
Adult Ed
Through workforce training, career coaching, and employment pathways, we help individuals gain the skills needed to secure stable and meaningful employment.
Workforce Dev
Career Coaching
Financial education and housing stability are critical for long-term economic mobility. Xiente provides counseling and support to help families build financial resilience.
Financial Counseling
Housing
Prosperity Project
What We Offer
Our programs are designed to support individuals and families at every stage of life — from early childhood through adulthood.
A comprehensive youth development program serving ages 10–18 with academic support, leadership development, mental health services, and workforce readiness training.
A mobile preschool program that brings early childhood education directly into communities while supporting parents with financial education and economic mobility counseling.
Personalized financial coaching and workshops designed to help families improve financial literacy, reduce debt, and build long-term financial stability.
Support for individuals and families seeking affordable housing, homeownership opportunities, and housing stability.
For more than four decades, Xiente has worked alongside families to create lasting change.
45+
Years serving communities
1,200+
Families receiving economic mobility services
Our Vision
We envision a world where individuals and families living in poverty have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to achieve economic mobility and improve their quality of life.
