Philadelphia Convention And Vistors Bureau Foundation

Community improvement and outreach: the foundation traditionally supports projects such as phl cares, a high- impact, business-led response to philadelphia's chronic street homelessness issue, mobilizing resources and leadership for real solutions - promoting housing, jobs, and services - to end homelessness. The foundation supports the management of phlcares.com and promotional assets. The foundation also supports local organizations including habitat for humanity, fairmount park conservancy, and broad street ministry to advance key initiatives aimed at enhancing philadelphia's quality of life and beautifying prominent public spaces. Its goal is to ensure that parks, historical sites, monuments, and buildings are well maintained and welcoming to the public.

Hospitality industry support: the foundation's programs highlight and support the region's dynamic hospitality sector and events that showcase and celebrate the work of all employed in the region's hospitality industry. By highlighting existing workers and their accomplishments, the foundation helps develop a robust workforce for the regional hospitality industry. Additionally, the foundation sponsors rocky day, a new city-wide promotion that celebrates philadelphia's rich cultural heritage and the iconic spirit signified by the rocky movies. Furthermore, the foundation supports the meeting professionals international foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the meeting and event industry.

Economic development : the phlcvb foundation partners with the city of philadelphia, the commonwealth of pennsylvania, and many other hospitality organizations to promote philadelphia as a dynamic travel destination and location for large events. The foundation supports the regional efforts that lead to philadelphia hosting premier events, such as the city's successful bid to host fifa world cup 2026 .