WILL SMITH SR., CO-FOUNDER, PFCP, recites “My Pledge To Philadelphia!”
Brenda, Pins Philly Flag on Will Smith Jr during Will Smith Sr. Memorial
Philly Pride Shoes struttin' the Philly Colors - Azure Blue & Golden Yellow!
2020 Philadelphia Maneto Awards - ready for "Social Distancing” Limo Delivery!
University Square Celebration - March 27, 2020
Victoria Wylie w/ Philly Flag
Frank Gillis-Corbitt & Jaden Burnett with 2020 Peace Awards
Quadir Gamble with 2020 Peace award box and confetti!
Azir Harris w/ flags!
Ryshee Shaw proudly holding his Award Flag says it all!
Seniors wave Philly Flags from 250 apartment windows!
Seniors celebrating Philly Flag Day - at a distance!
Senior “Social Distance” Flag Event @ University Square Apartments! ~ March 27, 2020
Seniors celebrating Philly Flag Day - at a distance!
Chase Lenfest joins the celebration! He makes a great speech!
PFCP Philly Flag Trumpeter, Tony Smith, plays w/ his mask!
Philly Flag Trumpeter, Tony Smith, jams at Philly Flag Day event!
The FIRST City Flag in America!
March 27, 1895
Partners for Civic Pride (501C3) is a nonprofit organization that works to raise social capital by connecting Philadelphians through use of their Flag and awareness of its meaning and legacy. PHILADELPHIA MANETO, which means "LET BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE" is depicted on The Philadelphia Civic Flag along with four embedded symbols of Peace, Hope, Justice and Prosperity. PFCP believes that by pursuing, promoting, and celebrating the message and the four founding principles, The Philadelphia Flag helps foster pride in Philadelphia and serves as a way to keep people connected. Philadelphia is The Birthplace of what guides us as a Country. It also holds the prestige of having the 1st City Flag in America with its embedded message and symbols serving as yet another Roadmap. A Roadmap to Unity for our City.
From Our PFCP Film Archive
Founder Vision
In 1998 Brenda Exon discovered that Philadelphia has a flag. These were her thoughts at that time: I see an opportunity for a citywide “Philly FLAG Campaign” to promote civic pride via the Philadelphia Civic Flag with its meaningful motto and powerful symbols. This new “civic experiment ” may foster the spirit of the original Holy Experiment of William Penn, who named his new, green country town, Brotherly Love, believing that a city founded with Love will be a good and just place to live.
BIG Thank You to our
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H. CHASE LENFEST FAMILY FUND
This extraordinary Philadelphian carries forth the proud legacy of his family by dedicating his time and resources for the betterment of Philadelphia. Chase’s vision for his North 10 Project is to serve the Hunting Park and East Tioga Communities by facilitating economic growth, increasing housing options, enhancing learning opportunities and promoting wellness in order for current residents and future generations to live happy, healthy and civically engaged lives.
His civic engagement extends beyond his North 10 Initiative in his desire to weave into the fabric of our communities the messages embedded on our Philly Flag. Chase believes these messages of Philadelphia Maneto, which means “Let Brotherly Love Continue” and its four embedded symbols on The Flag of Peace, Hope, Justice and Prosperity are concepts that can Unite and build Social Capital, Community Connectedness. Chase is aware that high levels of social capital in a community equate to higher educational achievement, less crime and violence, faster economic growth and better performing Governmental Institutions. His commitment and generosity help make Philly Flag Fest and The Philadelphia Maneto Awards possible…continuing the Legacy his Father began.
PHILLY FLAG FEST 2020 brought to you by The H. Chase Lenfest Family Charitable Fund, Aramark,The City of Philadelphia and Partners for Civic Pride. Thank you to all our Sponsors who make everything we do possible!
