On Monday, February 26, 2024, the Community Collaboratory for Co-Creation (Penn4C) held a vibrant kickoff event at the historic Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania. The event recognized the remarkable community partners who have collaborated with Penn Nursing and Penn Engineering faculty to co-create innovative solutions for community challenges and provided an opportunity for project teams to share details of their research.
The inaugural celebration provided a valuable networking opportunity, uniting community organizations and faculty researchers from both schools. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and beverages while mingling and exchanging ideas.
Organizers emphasized Penn4C’s commitment to the role of community organizations, highlighting the goal of maintaining and deepening relationships and expanding outreach efforts while initiating another round of funding.
Penn4C expressed sincere gratitude to all attendees, noting that their active participation enriched the experience. The event not only recognized the awardees but also set the stage for future collaborations and knowledge sharing. Penn4C looks forward to exploring more potential partnership opportunities in the coming year.
Community members with ideas or challenges that require innovative solutions are encouraged to visit the Penn4C website at www.penn4c.org and submit their proposals via the “Submit an Idea” page.
The kickoff celebration marked an exciting beginning for Penn4C’s ongoing efforts to foster co-creation and collaboration within the community.