Philosophy
Athenian believes in investing in the development of vibrant cities. To achieve this, it undertakes one development project at a time for non-profits at favorable rates. It also donates 10% of net profits to urban education and arts oriented non-profits, and supports staff members participating in educational and non-profit groups of their choosing.
2009 Athenian Donation Recipients
In 2009, recipients again included schools from the School District of Philadelphia: Barrat, Childs, McDaniel and the Young Scholars Charter School. Other recipients of 2009 donations included the Philadelphia Education Fund, and the EPRA Early Childhood Education and Nutrition Fund. Athenian donates 10% of its net profit each year to … Full story...Athenian Green Practices
While Athenian works directly to enact what is believes are the most important of eco-friendly practices: promoting increased urban density, providing attractive urban environments, and reusing existing buildings, Athenian is also proud to report that 92% of its staff members walk, bike, or take public transporation to work! Hooray Athenians! … Full story...Habitat For Humanity Work Day 2009
Athenian Properties employees staffed a full work day rehabilitating a Philadelphia rowhome with Habitat for Humanity. The home, on Gratz Street in North Philadelphia, is being rehabilitated with funds from the Philadelphia Chapter of CREW, and with sweat equity from the … Full story...2008 Athenian Donation Recipients
In 2008, recipients again included schools from the School District of Philadelphia: Barrat, Childs, McDaniel and the Science Leadership Academy. Other recipients of 2008 donations included the Philadelphia Folklore Project, the Children First Fund, The CREW Foundation, Endow-A-Home, and Friends of Lemon Hill. Athenian donates 10% of its net profit … Full story...Athenian Services for Non-Profit Organizations
Athenian has provided professional services on a reduced or deferred fee basis to non-profit organizations that are working to further Athenian's mission: growing great cities. Currently Athenian is working on finding a museum site for the Greek-American Heritage Society of Philadelphia. Past projects have … Full story...