About Us

Philadelphia , PA , United States
Our Mission: Established in 2012, Da Bottom for Community Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to influence community engagement, provide education and bring awareness to social and economic issues that affect inner city communities. We at DB4 Inc. understand the need for civic engagement and community awareness. Our goal is to increase individual's civic and educational capacity through activism, mentor-ship and educational programs to create a healthy social and physical environment. ABOUT US: DB4 started in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia. Mantua has a history and culture that stems back to the early 1900's. The name DB4 is inspired by Mantua's Nickname "Da Bottom". The number 4 represents the word "for" that expresses the personal and individual reason why each member voluntary participates in the organization. DB4 is programs are not limited to the Mantua community.The organization was originally founded in 2007 by lifelong Mantua resident, Vinte "ARSIN" Clemons. In 2012, Vinte collaborated with other youth leaders in the community to establish a formal organization. Today DB4 consist of 15-20 members. Contact, Email: DaBottomfor@gmail.com

Friday, November 1, 2013

The Mantua Alliance

MANTUA ALLIANCE 
Chair: Vinte Clemons (Da Bottom For Community)
Co-Chair: Rick Young (Mantua Community Improvement Committee)
Treasure: Rich Purdie (Mantua Haverford Center)
Secretary: Andre Stanton (Revelation Outreach Community Center)
Board Member:  Joesph Walker (HUB Coalition) 
Board Member: Maurice Harris (Mantua Civic Association)
 Board Member: Robert Jackson (James Wright Center/Parks & Rec) 
Community Partners: MASCO, C.O.P.S, Mantua Cares, Caring People Alliance.


The Mantua Alliance was inspired by Vinte Clemons of DB4 to bring together all the community organizations (non-profit & for profit) to  advocate for the community residents and the organizations in the community as one united voice. 

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