Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements

Diane Cornman-Levy: Executive Director

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Diane Cornman-Levy

Diane Cornman-Levy is a leader, teacher and innovator. Before working at the Federation she was the Founder and Executive
Director of Journey Home, a nonprofit

organization with a firm commitment to nurture human potential and break the cycle of poverty. She has an expertise in community health, program development, teaching methodologies, educational theories, and the function/structure of non-profit organizations. For the past 16 years, Ms Cornman-Levy has focused on teaching life skills and character strengths to underserved populations.
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History of the Federation

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The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements (Federation) was established in 1906 to help build strong neighborhoods by strengthening families and civic life. That mission is achieved by the Federation enhancing the capacity of its network of 15 settlement houses and neighborhood centers—community-based anchor institutions that collectively provide services to more than 100,000 low-income families, children and youth per year.
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Federation Board

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Michael Nichols, President
Gloria Whiting, Secretary
Minnie Alexander
Stephen Buerkle
Felicia Coward
Emanuael Freeman

Fred Heldring

Ronald Johnson

Irene A. Madrak

Sedrick Miles

Larry Waddel

Our Mission

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The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements is committed to being a major force in the development of healthy, safe, thriving neighborhoods and communities through creative, results-driven practices. As an umbrella organization, we achieve these results by creating high quality capacity building opportunities for our network of community-building organizations. As a leader and innovator, we develop pioneering models which can be used both locally and nationally to achieve results. GPFS strengthens and empowers families and neighborhoods through:

Providing high standards of care for our affiliates through professional, financial, and program development; and
Serving as a focal point for problem solving, training, collegial support, and collaboration; and
Determining and disseminating best practices in the area of neighborhood development and community building; and
Serving as an incubator for creative new approaches; and
Being a leading force that shapes public policy in neighborhood development