Wawa Foundation Hero Award

The Philadelphia Youth Basketball organization is a finalist for the Wawa Foundation $50,000 Hero Award. Philly Lives’ Aunyea Lachelle spoke with Ameen Akbar, chief mission officer of Philadelphia Youth Basketball, about the work the nonprofit does in communities across the city.

Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle is joined by Dr. Flannery O’Connor, the principal of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School, to talk about “a school that works.” Cristo Rey is one of four finalists for the 2022 Wawa Foundation Hero Award and a $50,000 grant that comes with the honor.

Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle speaks to Coded by Kids’ COO Denae Mobley about the work the Philadelphia nonprofit does in the community. Coded by Kids is one of the four finalists for the Wawa Foundation Hero Award and a $50,000 grant during Wawa Welcome America July 4th festivities.

Four local nonprofits are in the running for $50,000 if they’re chosen to be the 2022 Wawa Foundation Hero – and the viewers determine who wins. Here’s a closer look at the finalists.