Make The World Better connects people and inspires stewardship through public space revitalization projects. Neff was fortunate enough to capture the people, neighborhoods, and stories that make Philadelphia so unique. This project set out to tell the story of how Make The World Better came to be while also focusing a lens on the power of developing personal relationships with the community. Make The World Better hosted its 5th annual concert benefit at The Dell Music Center in Philadelphia, PA on September 5th, 2019. The concert featured bands such as Future Islands, Hop Along, Strand of Oaks, and Karl Blau.

Make The World Better, is a 501(c)3 public charity founded in 2013 by Connor Barwin, during his first season playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. In spring 2018, MTWB merged with a partner organization, Urban Roots, founded by Jeffrey Tubbs in 2008. MTWB believes that communities prosper when all people have access to high-quality, accessible and fun places to play and gather.

Credits:

Video filmed & edited by Luke Plata at Neff.
Produced by Adam Englehart

NFL Films – Connor Barwin: “Street Eagle” Footage

The Dell Music Center – Philadelphia’s Premier Outdoor Venue

Music:

Revelations – Tristan Barton
Timeless – Idyllic Underscore
Come toThis – Idyllic Underscore
The End – Oliver Michael
Everything Gets Better – Giants and Pilgrims

Special Thanks:

Tracey Anderson
Edwin Desamour
Ronald “Mr. Ron” Brown
Mike Carter
Kristen Smerker
Sean Agnew

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Connor Barwin
Jeff Tubbs
Claire Laver

And the entire MTWB team

Camera – Canon C200
Fujifilm XT-2
Drone – Mavic Pro 2