AFN Greater Philadelphia Chapter: Economic Stability & Mobility Study Findings
What will it take to create real economic opportunity in Philadelphia?
Join local funders, community leaders, and Federal Reserve researchers for a conversation grounded in new data and resident voices.
In April 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released “Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia”—a mixed-methods study that captures the lived experiences of residents navigating income, work, caregiving, health, and housing.
The Report findings surface urgent realities:
- Widespread income instability—even among those working multiple jobs
- Persistent structural barriers to employment
- Residents’ strong desire for stability as a foundation for upward mobility
- A call for better jobs and holistic supports for health and well-being
This session will unpack the report’s key insights and explore how philanthropy can respond—through more targeted investments, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term strategies that center stability, equity, and voice.
Speakers:
Ashley Putnam, Director, Economic Growth & Mobility Project, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Bryan Stuart, Economic Advisor and Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Catie Wolfgang, Officer, Philadelphia Research and Policy Initiative, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Thank you to our meeting host, the William Penn Foundation.
Registration is required to access this secure facility and will close on September 4, 2025. A light breakfast will be provided. Please contact Paula Dworek (paula@assetfunders.org) by 9/4/2025 if you require accommodations.
This meeting is open to philanthropic foundations, financial institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), credit unions, United Ways, public sector funders, and invited community partners. Specific focus on the Greater Philadelphia region.
