Testimonial 20

“If Penn's stated commitment to the children and families in Philadelphia is to matter, we must be firm and steady to act—now more than ever. PILOTs is a small though critical step toward enacting our commitment. Most importantly, we are intellectually and financially positioned to contribute to efforts that support the education and well-being of our City's children and families and to reduce the persistent disparities and inequalities that limit their opportunity. It is time that the non-profit tax exemption be put in line with PILOTs to ensure that Penn's commitment matters.”

—Vivian L. Gadsden, William T. Carter Professor of Child Development and Professor of Education, Professor, Africana Studies, Faculty, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Director, National Center on Fathers and Families