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Honoring and celebrating Feliz Filadelphia for its dedication to empowering youth through recreation, education, and community development.
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WHEREAS, Feliz Filadelfia, formerly known as Born to Play, was founded in 2015 by Jose Rivera, with a mission to provide recreational opportunities and a safe environment for the youth of Olney, Philadelphia, and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Feliz Filadelfia's flagship program, the Olney Angels baseball team, has become a cornerstone of the community, providing baseball, softball, tee-ball, and flag football opportunities for over 100 youth from Olney, Hunting Park, North Philadelphia, Lower Northeast Philadelphia, and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of founder Jose Rivera, Feliz Filadelfia has expanded beyond youth sports, introducing exercise programs for both youth and adults, and laying the groundwork for future educational and environmental programming to further enhance the community; and
WHEREAS, The renovation of the Hammond Avenue fields, completed in 2021, has been a key milestone in the revitalization of the Olney neighborhood, allowing for the growth of Feliz Filadelfia's programming and creating a safe and welcoming space for youth to learn, play, and grow; and
WHEREAS, Feliz Filadelfia, having recently received its not-for-profit status and 501(c)(3) designation, is now positioned to expand its programs, with an initial board of directors consisting of dedicated individuals, including Jose Rivera, Edna Rivera, Alexander Crespo, and Dan Gordon of the Drumcliff Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The organization remains deeply rooted in its Latino heritage, while welcoming participants from all backgrounds, and strives to make a positive impact not just in Olney but throughout the City of Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Through a team-oriented approach, Feliz Filadelfia is committed to collaborating with existing organizations and offering its own programs to foster community development, health, ...
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