PECO Community Sponsorships and Programs
PECO has a strong tradition of community involvement. Our goal has been to commit our human and financial resources where they'll have a meaningful impact in our Philadelphia five-county service territory. Below are just a few of the organizations we support. We are proud of our relationships and we invite you to join us as event participants, volunteers, and supporters.
PECO Primate Reserve at The Philadelphia Zoo
We invite you to come closer – to the Zoo, the animals and PECO Primate Reserve! PECO is a proud sponsor of PECO Primate Reserve. The Reserve is designed to resemble and tell the story of an abandoned timber mill that has been converted into a conservation center where scientists work to preserve tropical primate species. The 2.5-acre facility tells the story of eleven primate species – western lowland gorillas, Sumatran orangutans, white-handed gibbons, blue-eyed lemurs, black-and-white ruffed lemurs, spectacled langurs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, squirrel monkeys, golden lion tamarins, and pygmy marmosets. PECO Primate Reserve is pioneering in design and performance. Spacious interior dayrooms are equipped with ropes, ladders, cargo nets and a monorail track that were once part of the timber mill operations and now provide opportunities for the animals to explore and play. For more information, visit the Philadelphia Zoo or call at 215-243-1100.
Franklin Institute
It's Electric! PECO is a proud sponsor of many exciting exhibits and special programs at The Franklin Institute Museum:
Franklin...He's Electric! Franklin's spirit of curiosity comes alive through a series of exciting hands-on exhibits, originally created by Franklin himself.
Electricity Hall features do-it-yourself devices and a collection of artifacts inviting visitors to be scientists for a day and explore the fascinating world of electricity. Safety issues are also addressed through an interactive display. For more information visit The Franklin Institute Science Museum, or call 215-448-1200.
Penn Relays
Get your running shoes on! PECO is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Penn Relays. A world-class track and field meet, the Penn Relays attracts over 111,000 attendees each year, including athletes ranging in ability from local elementary schools to Olympic Gold Medallists. It is America’s largest annual international event, with fans hailing from all over the world. The goal of the Penn Relays is a simple one: to provide the best competition for the greatest number of participants of all levels, ages and abilities. For more information, please call 215 898-6151.
PECO Multicultural Series at Penn’s Landing
PECO is proud to celebrate the diverse ethnic heritage that makes the Philadelphia communities unique with sponsoring the Multicultural Festival that takes place all summer long at the Penn’s Landing pier. From June until September, the PECO Multicultural Series provides a culturally rich outing for friends and family with foods, music, and entertainment. The series celebrates ethnicities such as Indian, Italian, Islamic, Irish, Hispanic, German, Mexican, African American, Caribbean, and more. For more information call 215 922-2FUN or visit the Penn's Landing Corporation.
PECO Pops at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Whether you’re looking for great music or a grand cultural arts experience, look no further than The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Situated in Philadelphia’s beautiful Fairmount Park, the Mann offers a diverse array of world-class entertainment – from classical music, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, and contemporary concerts to dance performances and international stage productions. Relax in the shelter of the Mann’s open-air theater or under the evening stars. Dine in their tented restaurant or sample international fare in their pine grove. Whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it at The Mann Center this season. For more information call 215-893-1999 or visit the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
PECO Family Saturday’s at the Seaport
PECO Family Saturday’s at the Seaport offers interactive and educational activities at least once a month. These programs use imaginative arts and crafts projects to intertwine maritime history and current exhibit themes which inspire children of all ages to create something they can take home whether a miniature lighthouse, a periscope or a sailor’s valentine. Each activity is specifically designed for families. Topics for upcoming Family Saturday at the Seaport programs range from communication at sea to pirates and the Cruise OLYMPIA to model boats.
One Book, One Philadelphia
One Book, One Philadelphia is a collaborative, community initiative of the Free Library and the City of Philadelphia. The program seeks to promote reading, literacy and community by encouraging the Greater Philadelphia population, regardless of age or gender, to read and discuss a single book. PECO is proud to sponsor One Book, One Philadelphia and be a part of its strong commitment to reading and literacy. For more information, visit the Free Library of Philadelphia.
PECO Power Hour
Everyone should have the opportunity to hear great music, and that’s the idea behind the PECO Power Hour. This unique program allows up to 100 unsold tickets to be made available before every Philadelphia Orchestra subscription concert. PECO’s participation allows the Orchestra to offer these tickets at a sizeable discount. It also brings one of the world’s greatest orchestra’s within the reach of a wider audience. PECO Power Hour community tickets are available at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts box office for one hour on the day of each subscription concert, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. performance. The box office is located on 260 S. Broad Street or you can call 215-893-1900.
Children’s Earth Day Forest
PECO is a proud sponsor of the Lower Merion Conservancy's Earth Day Forest, the Delaware Valley's longest-running Earth Day event. The Forest involves almost 1,000 local school students from 30-35 preschool through high school classrooms in creating an artistic display of a kid-crafted forest that will be visited by thousands of people during the Earth Day weekend. The event is a unique combination of science, art, and environmental education, and an upbeat, colorful celebration of Pennsylvania's forests and forest creatures.
People’s Light and Theater Company
PECO is proud to sponsor the Family Discovery Series. Project Discovery is the largest arts education program in the state of Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. These different programs provide a creative, diverse and supportive environment where young people can take risks and grow. For more information, visit People’s Light and Theater Company.
National Liberty Museum
The National Liberty Museum celebrates the historical perspective and diversity of the American experience by exploring issues of understanding, tolerance and non-violence.
Lights of Liberty Show
Come experience this sound and lights spectacular and relive the events of the American Revolution through 3-D sound, special effects and 5-story projections on some of our country’s most historic buildings like Independence Hall. Reservations are recommended. Visit Lights of Liberty or call 215-LIBERTY for show schedules, other details and/or to make a reservation. Grab your headset, we’re joining a revolution.
FIRST - Robotics
FIRST inspires in young people, their schools and communities an appreciation of science and technology, and of how mastering these can enrich the lives of all. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. PECO is a proud sponsor of Robotics – the world’s largest high school robotics competition. Talent, creativity and problem-solving skills will be on display when 44 teams of high school students and their robots to battle. Each team uses an identical supply of parts and software to design and build a remote-controlled robot capable of performing a predetermined set of tasks in a competition. The competition provides young people the opportunity to partner with educators and industry professionals. As the students think creatively and work as a team, they also learn about science, mathematics, engineering and technology. PECO is a proud supporter of the Upper Darby High School Robotics Team.
Main Line Arts Center/Children's Art Festival
Enjoy a day of hands-on art projects for kids and entertainment for the whole family at Main Line Art Center’s annual Children’s Art Festival. This popular community event attracts hundreds of families each year. Join the Main Line Art Center’s Children’s Art Festival on allows children to experience the world of art first hand. Making a variety of projects, children will learn from the work of famous artists. Projects include chance painting with tennis balls, printmaking, abstract foam sculptures and art you mail to yourself. There is even a special project just for parents! Artists from the Art Center will demonstrate throughout that day. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Main Line Art Center.
Curtis Institute of Music-PECO Family Concert Series
A fun-filled and friendly introduction to the world of classical music, PECO Family Concerts take place in Field Concert Hall at The Curtis Institute of Music and are best enjoyed by children ages 5 to 12. Curtis students perform musical examples to illustrate their instruments and repertoire, and they talk with the audience about the basic elements of music and their experiences as musicians.
Army/Navy Game
No other sporting event includes the drama, patriotism and emotion of the Army/Navy Game. And no other city is connected to the game like Philadelphia, proud host to 77 of the 104 games played in this great rivalry. In 2003, Philadelphia began a new chapter in Army/Navy history when it hosted the 104th Classic in the Eagles beautiful new home, Lincoln Financial Field. Philadelphia will host five of the next six Army/Navy Games through 2009. Army/Navy is much more than a game – it’s a celebration of our nation’s military, and a multitude of festivities throughout the city for both visiting fans and natives to enjoy.