Pettaway Pursuit Foundation

“Theresa pettaway, executive director and president, is married to ricky pettaway, board member. Theresa pettaway (executive director, president, trustee) is the mother of wayvonna chatman (board member).”

“There are no committees of the governing body.”

“Form 990 was distributed to board members for review/comments prior to filing.”

“All staff salaries, including executive director and board members, are reviewed annually, increases or other changes are approved by the executive director.”

“All staff salaries, including executive director and board members, are reviewed annually, increases or other changes are approved by the executive director.”

“Copies of governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

“Essentials and other resources. Our programs: doula by my side program: provides doula services to the medicaid population in the greater philadelphia area. We offer non-medical support, peer-to-peer mentoring, and home visitation along with specialized services to women who are socially at-risk or diagnosed with high-risk pregnancies. Lactation station program: ppf's certified lactation counselors (clc) provide breastfeeding support, education, and resources to breastfeeding moms and their support village. (on hold) pal for parents program: offers free classes and workshops to new parents, parents-to-be, children, and all community members. Some classes include childbirth education, newborn care, nicu support group, mommy and daddy group, prenatal yoga, life skills, and more. (on hold) harvest food program: mission is to increase food security in our community. (on hold) pampering parents program: this project provides essential items such as diapers, formulas, clothing, toiletries, and more to the community monthly. Providing diapers, formula, feminine products, baby essentials, and more. Accomplishments and a roadmap for progress (2024): ppf recalibrated programs in 2024 to focus on high-impact initiatives. Lactation station and harvest food remained on hold, while the pampering parents program continued to thrive, hosting giveaways with an average monthly attendance of 56 families. Monthly summary (2024): jan: giveaway 55 families; pal class 2 mothers. Mitzvah circle donations supported supplies. Feb: 62 families; 2 mothers. Mar: 51 families; 2 mothers. Sold building at 11 owen ave, lansdowne to retire debt; remaining furnishings moved to two storage units. Apr: took a break; today's child donated space for future giveaways. May: 51 families; 2 mothers. Giveaway hosted at today's child gym (donated space). Jun: 66 families; 2 mothers. Began serving nncc clients. Jul: 58 families; 2 mothers. Aug: 55 families; 2 mothers. Sep: 58 families; 2 mothers. Oct: 58 families; 2 mothers. Began serving dchd clients. Nov: 50 families; 2 mothers. Dec: 233 families served in partnership with chop and today's child; 2 mothers in pal class. 2024 totals: total families served: 844 average monthly attendance at giveaways: 56 families total pal for parents classes: 12 classes; average 2 mothers per session”

“Subcontractors: program service expenses 26,949. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 26,949. Grant expense: program service expenses 38,452. Management and general expenses 5,038. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,490.”