Equitable workplace in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Down North Pizza is a unique restaurant located at 2804 West Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a mission to provide delicious food and top-notch customer service to the community of North Philadelphia, this for-profit establishment is making a positive impact by exclusively employing formerly incarcerated individuals. Led by Executive Chef Michael Carter, who has an inspiring story of going from a prison cook to a pizza chef at one of Philly's best new restaurants, Down North Pizza offers culinary career opportunities at fair wages and in an equitable workplace. Come dine with us and support a restaurant that is making a difference in the lives of its employees and the local community.

The Faculty & Staff Federation, located at 1700 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a university institution dedicated to securing fair contracts and safe working conditions for its members. Since 1970, the Federation has organized as three bargaining units to advocate for the rights of faculty and staff at the Community College of Philadelphia and beyond. In addition to promoting social, racial, environmental, and economic justice, the Federation prioritizes the needs of students, their families, and communities to create a more just and equitable Philadelphia. The institution is actively involved in the Philly People's Budget initiative, a collaborative effort with other unions and community groups to prioritize the needs of Philadelphia residents over those of corporate interests.

The Department of Architecture and Interior Design at Drexel University, located at 3401 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is dedicated to training skilled designers, creative thinkers, and professional leaders in the fields of interior design and architecture. Our program emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and equity in designing the built environment, offering both a first-professional degree (MSIAD) and a post-professional degree (MSIA) in Interior Architecture & Design. Through field trips, site visits, and professional engagements, students in our program gain hands-on experience and collaborate across disciplines to create innovative and ethical interior design solutions. With a curriculum that balances visual acuity with grounded research, our graduates are well-rounded professionals who contribute to the profession and the discipline’s body of knowledge.