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November 21, 2023

Kevin Bethel reshaped Philly’s schools. Here’s a look at his time as…

Former Stoneleigh Fellow and current Board Member Kevin Bethel was interviewed by The Philadelphia Inquirer about his time as the Philadelphia School District’s safety chief…

November 21, 2023

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has tapped Kevin Bethel for police commissioner, source says

Former Stoneleigh Fellow and current Board Member Kevin Bethel has been selected by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s next police commissioner. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will…

November 14, 2023

Healing Hurt People: Hospital- and Community-based Violence Intervention

The Stoneleigh Foundation and Drexel University’s Healing Hurt People hosted a virtual convening featuring a presentation and discussion on an innovative approach to addressing the…

November 8, 2023

PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Welcomes New Director

Former Stoneleigh Fellow Meredith Matone was featured by PR Newswire as the new Director of PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)…

November 8, 2023

Improving Outcomes for Youth Involved in Multiple Systems of Care: Part II

The Stoneleigh Foundation and Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice Reform hosted a virtual convening featuring an update on the groundbreaking Multi-Systems Integration Pilot Program in Pennsylvania’s Delaware…

November 6, 2023

Children who survive shootings endure huge health obstacles and costs

Emerging Leader Fellow Oronde McClain was featured in a CNN news story about the subsequent effects some gun shot survivors experience after they have been…

November 1, 2023

The Biden administration is trying to make it easier to convert offices…

Stoneleigh Fellow Vincent Reina spoke to The Philadelphia Inquirer about his partnerships to create housing policy with the City of Philadelphia and the White House…

October 31, 2023

Oklahoma bill to adjust court sentences for abused minors convicted as adults…

Stoneleigh Fellow Sara Kruzan is featured by KOKH-TV in news about a new bill that will allow Oklahoma courts more discretion over sentencing for survivors…

October 23, 2023

Youth Partnership Spotlight: UrbEd

As part of its Youth Partnership Spotlight Series, the Stoneleigh Foundation hosted a webinar with leaders from UrbEd focused on what it’s like for young…

October 4, 2023

Announcing Our 2023-2025 Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellows

We are proud to announce the selection of our 2023-2025 Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Fellows. Over the last several years, the Stoneleigh Foundation has built a…

September 10, 2023

Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think

Stoneleigh Fellow Jessica Beard was featured by Billy Penn for her research exploring the perspectives of firearm-injured people. Is Philadelphia a safe city to live…

September 5, 2023

Advancing Racial Equity in Pennsylvania’s Youth Legal System

Stoneleigh Emerging Leader Meghan Ogle has published a new report that outlines her work with seven Pennsylvania counties to advance racial equity in the state’s…

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Who We Are

The Stoneleigh Foundation was founded in 2006 by John and Chara Haas to improve the life outcomes of our community's youth. We meet our mission by awarding Fellowships to exceptional leaders who advance change in the systems that serve these young people.

Our Priorities

We seek to improve the life outcomes of our community’s youth by advancing change in the systems that serve them. Because we believe that youth are best served when systems work together to holistically address their needs, Stoneleigh prioritizes work designed to strengthen coordination between or among these systems.

Our Projects

We award two types of projects that catalyze change within, alongside, and outside of youth-serving systems. Our Fellowship Projects enhance how systems work together, improve practice, shift narratives, and generate new knowledge through action-oriented research. Our Youth Partnership Projects support youth-centric organizations that build the leadership and advocacy skills of young people.

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We are pragmatic and have a bias toward action. We advance the field by hosting public events, publishing policy-relevant research and reports, and elevating the work of our Fellows and grantees in the media.

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We award two types of Fellowships to exceptional individuals who work within and alongside youth-serving systems to catalyze change. Our Fellows undertake projects that enhance how systems work together, improve practice, and generate new knowledge through action-oriented research.