Emmanuel Clark
Emmanuel Clark is the founder of the What I Wish I Knew Foundation. Drawing on his own life experiences, Clark channels his journey into meaningful community work that uplifts today's youth.
As a well-connected community organizer, he has built a reputation for impactful, grassroots outreach across Philadelphia. From backpack giveaways to in-school programs focused on conflict resolution, Clark's initiatives have earned support from national organizations such as Students Demand Action and EVERYTOWN.
Most recently, Clark united local organizations for the Power of Â鶹¹ú²ú Back to School Festival. The event brought the neighborhood together with music, water ice, pretzels, jump rope, and cheerleading performances and concluded with the donation and distribution of hundreds of backpacks to students and their families.