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BTG Community Partner Directory

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12Plus
https://www.12plus.org/

Contacts: 

Harry Levant                       hlevant@12plus.org

AJ Ballard                           aballard@12plus.org 

                                             

Mission: 

Our mission is to increase educational equity by building school cultures that inspire academic achievement and empower students to pursue education beyond 12th grade.

Populations served:

Five Philadelphia public high schools, primarily in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia   (Kensington High School, Kensington Health Sciences Academy The LINC, Penn Treaty, and Hill Freedman World Academy). As well as four Camden public high (Brimm, Camden High School, BPLA, and Eastside High School)     The Alumni program supports our over 600 graduating seniors as they finalize steps for college enrollment, job placement, trade school enrollment and more! 

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The African Family Health Organization (AFAHO)

www.afaho.org

Contacts: 

Elizabeth Porter                     elizabeth@afaho.org

                                             

Mission:

We work to strengthen community health culture and facilitate social integration through the utilization of a unique peer support model that uses shared language, cultural expertise, advocacy, and system navigation knowledge to help individuals and families overcome social determinants, build community connections, and gain information and resources needed to thrive.     

Populations served:

African and Caribbean Immigrants and Refugees in greater Philadelphia.  

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American Lung Association

www.Merakey.org

Contacts: 

Elizabeth Hensil                       Elizabeth.Hensil@lung.org

                                             

Mission:

The American Lung Association's mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research.

Populations served:

Pennsylvania Alliance to Control Tobacco educates the public and elected officials about clean indoor air, tobacco taxes, and other critical tobacco control issues

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Asylum Pride House

 

www.asylumpridehouse.org

Contacts: 

Louisa Benatovich                   louisa.benatovich@asylumpridehouse.org

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Mission:

Asylum Pride House’s mission is to support LGBTQIA+ asylum seeking immigrants through long-term housing, initial resources, and case management services.    

Populations served:

LGBTQIA+ asylum seeking immigrants

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Beyond Literacy (BeLit)

https://beyondliteracy.org/

Contacts: 

Mercy Howard                    mhoward@beyondliteracy.org

Kieran Farrell                      kfarrell@beyondliteracy.org                                               

 

Mission:

To expand opportunities and improve lives by unleashing the power of literacy through free, high-quality education.

Populations served:

Beyond Literacy provides opportunities for adults and families in our communities. The goal of BeLit's program is to assist adult learners so they can earn their GED, improve the ESL skills, Post-Secondary Education, meet employment goals, improve digital literacy skills, and citizenship classes.

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Broad Street Love

www.broadstreetlove.org

Contacts: 

Dianne Johnson                   diannej@broadstreetlove.org

                                             

Mission:

Broad Street Love provides stabilizing services to individuals experiencing deep poverty.  We aim to meaningfully reduce the issue of trauma and the mindset of scarcity, by breaking the cycle of hunger, food, housing insecurities in Philadelphia.

Populations served:

Radical Hospitality is an unusual concept in the social services sector, however, we believe that in order to reduce these generational and systemic barriers to stability, we must go beyond traditions, and welcome all into a space of empathy, compassion, and belonging.

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CARIE

www.carie.org

Contacts: 

Lori Walsh                            walsh@carie.org

                                            

Mission:

To promote the well being, rights and autonomy of older persons through advocacy, education and action.    

Populations served:

Anyone who needs help accessing and navigating services for older adults

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CCIU

www.cciu.org/migranted

Contacts: 

Karisa Barlow                      karisab@cciu.org

Marisabel Isel                     marisabeli@cciu.org

                                             

Mission:

To provide quality, innovative education programs and services to the children of migrant agricultural workers so that migrant students develop to their fullest potential. 

Populations served:

Migrant students ages 0-21 who have moved to a new school district in Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, or Bucks counties in the past 3 years and whose parent or guardian has moved to engage in agricultural work in the past 3 years.

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Center in the Park

www.centerinthepark.org

Contacts: 

Cleo Smalls                          csmalls@centerinthepark.org

Renee Cunningham            rcunningham@centerinthepark.org

                                             

Mission:

Center in the Park promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction.

Populations served:

Adults age 55 and older

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The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice

wwwdrexel.edu/cnsj/

Contacts: 

Shanise Weatherbee                           sw3526@drexel.edu               445.238.8634

IG: @drexelcnsj                                              

Mission:

The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice (CNSJ) at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health promotes health equity and a racially just world through healing-centered interventions to survivors of violence, training for community health worker peers as a pipeline to sustaining careers, and through research and advocacy.

Populations served:

We serve young people in Philadelphia who have been impacted by or witnesses to community violence.

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Clean Air Council

www.Cleanair.org

Contacts: 

Russell Zerbo                         rzerbo@cleanair.org

                                             

Mission:

Working to Protect Everyone’s Right to a Healthier Environment

Populations served:

Clean Air Council is a mid-Atlantic organization working mostly in Pennsylvania, but also in Delaware, Ohio and New York. Clean Air Council has offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Wilmington, DE.

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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

www.collegeofphysicians.org

Contacts: 

Jeanene Johnson                          jjohnson@collegeofphysicians.org

215-399-0403

Mission: 

Advancing the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.

Populations served: 

What started as an organization for physicians by physicians has evolved into a public-facing institution dedicated to sharing its wealth of knowledge with the Philadelphia community and beyond.

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Community Wellness Hub

www.drexel.edu/cnhp/practices/community-wellness-HUB/

Contact

215-571-3241

                                             

Mission:

The Community Wellness HUB’s mission it to improve health, health equity and quality of life among the residents of Mantua and Powelton Village by utilizing the Collaborative Care Model to advance civic engagement through community partnership and a focus on education, screening, referrals and counseling with clinical treatment for the uninsured.

Populations served:

Adults

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Covenant House Pennsylvania ​

​www.covenanthouse.org

Contacts: 

Shelby Davies, MD              daviessh@chop.edu

Mission: 

Covenant House is the largest, primarily privately funded charity of North and Central America providing immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking. Covenant House helps young people transform their lives and helps put them on a path to independence.

Populations served: 

Young people ages 16-22 who are experiencing homelessness or human trafficking

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Depaul USA

www.depaulusa.org

Contacts: 

Brendan Sculley                 brendan.sculley@depaulusa.org

                                             

Mission:

We aim to end homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.     

Populations served:

Young adults, Men, Women. 

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Drexel Food Lab

www.drexel.edu/cnhp/research/centers/Drexel-Food-Lab

Contacts: 

Rachel Sherman                 rms548@drexel.edu

Dr. Jonathan Deutsch        St96d633@drexel.edu

                                             

Mission:

The Drexel Food Lab is a faculty-mentored interdisciplinary food product design and culinary innovation research lab solving real-world problems in sustainability, health promotion and access​    We do this through research and programming that help us:​  ​    Understand consumers​    Develop new food products​    Introduce new products to market​    In doing so, we not only develop new food products and menu items with entrepreneurs, industry, non-profit, and government partners, but also develop our flagship "product," graduates across disciplines who are poised to improve the food system.​

Populations served:

Varies with projects and research. 

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Drexel University’s Kindergarten Bridge Program

Contacts: 

K Bridge Program                 Kbridge@drexel.edu

                                             

Mission:

Rising kindergarten students feel ready for kindergarten and teacher education students are confident in the role of lead teacher

Populations served:

Rising kindergarten students in West Philadelphia.

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Einstein Jefferson Medical Center

https://www.einstein.edu/idc

Contacts: 

Nicola D'Souza                   Nicola.D'Souza@Jefferson.edu

                                             

Mission:

With humanity, humility and honor, to heal by providing exceptionally intelligent and responsive healthcare and education for as many as we can reach".  The Quality Program reflects this mission and incorporates the values of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network (AEHN) via implementation of ongoing assessment and improvement activities.    The 'Immunodeficiency Clinic or IDC' seeks to provide 'a one stop shop' consisting of comprehensive medical services for all clients; as part of the AEHN network referral to all medical subspecialties, including obstetrics and gynecology, facilitates linkage and engagement in care.   

Populations served:

HIV immunocompromised, Adult population.

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Einstein's Pride Program

www.einstein.edu/pride-program

Contacts: 

Amos Koffa                         amosk.koffa@jefferson.edu

                                             

Mission:

Remove barriers to care by advocating for patient needs across Einstein's Healthcare network and attempting to interrupt systemic oppression, racism, homophobia and transphobia in the field of healthcare.  

Populations served:

LGBTQIA+ children and adults

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Frankie’s World Medical Daycare

www.frankiesworld.com

Contacts: 

Office: 215. 763.0151 ext.2306

 Mission:                                            

Frankie's World Foundation provides for the health and well-being of children with medical needs by establishing high-quality care centers, advocating for caregivers, and creating innovative programs. We encourage and support each child to achieve his or her individual potential - physically, socially and intellectual. 

Populations served:

We provide preschool experience for children who, because of their medical diagnosis, would otherwise be isolated at home with a private-duty nurse or institutionalized.

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Gaudenzia

www.Gaudenzia.org

Contacts: 

Amanda Jernigan                        ajernigan@gaudenzia.org

                                             

Mission:

To promote long- term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.  

Populations served:

Substance Abuse, Co-Occurring, Women, Women with Children, Men, Co-ed

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Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey

www.girlsinc.org

Contacts: 

Brionna Pendleton                  bpendleton@girlsincpa-nj.org

                                             

Mission:

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Populations served:

We provide mentorship, pro-girl environments, and research-informed programs to prepare girls to realize their full potential.

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Greener Partners

www.greenerpartners.org

Contacts: 

Jessica Chou                            jessica.chou@greenerpartners.org
Jenny Dunker                           jenny.dunker@greenerpartners.org

                                             

Mission:

Greener Partners’ mission is to strengthen community health through urban farming, equitable fresh food access, and discovery-based learning.

Populations served:

Through our food education and garden programs, we work with school communities (from early childhood through high school), community organizations, and healthcare centers in Philadelphia and Greater Philadelphia area. 

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Pennsylvania Hospital: Hall Mercer Community Mental Health Center

www.med.upenn.edu/hallmercer

Contacts: 

Angelo Cirrincione                     Angelo.Cirrincione@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

215.829.5285

Beverly Bradley                          Beverly.Bradley@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

215.829.5119

Mission: 

The goal of this program is to enhance the quality of the clients’ lives and to provide targeted education and skill training to help people become more thoughtful, independent and comfortable in social situations. Satisfaction feedback is monitored to ensure we are meeting the participants’ needs.

Populations Served: 

Adults with a mental health diagnosis who also receive Adult Outpatient or TCM services at Hall Mercer CMHC.

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HIAS Pennsylvania

www.hiaspa.org

Contacts: 

Amy Eckendorf                  aeckendorf@hiaspa.org

Yveline Merisier                  ymerisier@hiaspa.org

                                             

Mission:

HIAS Pennsylvania supports low-income immigrants of all backgrounds as they build new lives in our community. Through immigration legal services and an array of social services, we work to address their needs, defend their rights, and advocate for their equitable inclusion in American society.

Populations served:

Low-income immigrants of all backgrounds and ages 

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HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy

www.hmsschool.org

Contacts: 

Teresa Giardina                   tgiardina@hmsschool.org

Julie Conway                       jconway@hmsschool.org

                                             

Mission:

HMS School educates, nurtures, and cares for children and young adults with complex physical disabilities resulting from cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury or other neurological impairments, with the goal of enabling each to reach his or her maximum potential. We promote independence and improve the quality of life for youth in a safe and secure environment so each can lead a fulfilling, stimulating life now and as an adult.

Populations served:

We serve students from 5-21 years old, and their families, and maintain relationships with our alumni and their families.

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Legacy Youth Tennis and Education 

www.legacyyte.org

Contacts: 

Devynne McClelland               dmcclelland@legacyyte.org       (215)-487-3477

                                             

Mission:

Preparing youth for success through our inclusive community, using tennis, education and character programming.

Populations served:

Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Community Tennis Summer Camps and Phila OST After-School Programming.

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Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships

www.lenfestcenter.temple.edu

Contacts: 

Shirley Moy                         smoy@temple.edu

                                             

Mission:

Temple University's Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships engages communities and social service agencies throughout the Commonwealth to address issues that impact health and well-being of individuals and communities.  

Populations served:

The Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships serves as a bridge to the Greater Philadelphia community, with a particular focus on the neighborhoods surrounding Temple University.  The Center provides opportunities for Temple University students, staff, and faculty to exchange creative ideas, resources, and services with residents, grassroots organizations, social service agencies, and government entities to strengthen the health and welfare of individuals and communities particularly by addressing social and cultural determinants of health.

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Lutheran Settlement House

www.lutheransettlement.org

Contacts: 

Meg Finley                          mfinley@lshphilly.org

Jeanie McMahon-Meyer    jmeyer@lshphilly.org

                                             

Mission:

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. Over the past century, the programs and services offered by LSH have changed in response to the evolving needs of the community. However, the core mission of Lutheran Settlement House - "to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services" - has remained constant.     

Populations served:

People experiencing and survivors of domestic violence, families experiencing homelessness, people experiencing food insecurity, older adults.

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Make-A-Wish

www.wish.org/philadesv

Contacts:                                                               

Geremi James                                           gjames@philadesv.wish.org 

​215-987-3101

Mission:

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Populations Served: 

Make-A-Wish serves children who are diagnosed with a critical illness (i.e., a progressive, degenerative or malignant condition) that, despite adherence to the treatment plan, is currently placing the child's life in jeopardy

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Mazzoni Center

www.mazzonicenter.org

Contacts: 

Bainbridge                                                      Washington West
1348 Bainbridge Street                                  1201 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147                                   Philadelphia, PA 19107
Main: 215-563-0652                                         215-985-9206
Medical: 215-563-0658
Legal: 215-563-06

                                                                     

Mission:

To provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment, while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals we serve.

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Mental Health Partnerships

www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org

Contacts: 

Debora King                       dking@mhphope.org

                                             

Mission:

MHP collaboratively builds hope and promotes the well-being of people in recovery through innovative peer-centered advocacy, learning and services.   Services: Recovery Learning Centers, Targeted Case Management, Residential Program and Rapid Housing, Mobile Certified Peer Specialist Teams, Representative Payee, Advocacy, CPS Training and Education for Professional and Community Members, Support Groups.   

Populations served:

Adults, teens and families experiencing mental health needs, substance use recovery or  chronic homelessness. 

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Merakey Parkside Recovery

www.Merakey.org

Contacts: 

Dave Malloy                        Dmalloy@Merakey.org

                                             

Mission:

Empowering Communities with Innovative Care and Education Solutions. Putting our Heart and Soul into Exceptional Care.”

Populations served:

Adult Behavioral Health, Addiction Recovery Services, Community Outreach, & Criminal Justice.

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Mothers In Charge

www.mothersincharge.org

Contacts: 

Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight                 momsforpeace@aol.com  

Darlene Childs                                          dchilds@mothersincharge.org

                                             

Mission:

We're a dedicated violence Prevention, Intervention and Education organization. Our mission is clear: we advocate for, and lend our unwavering support to, those affected by violence. We believe in a holistic approach to ending violence because we understand that saving our sons, daughters and loved ones from the scourge of gun violence requires comprehensive solutions. Together, we strive to create safer communities and brighter futures.

Populations served:

We're here to stand by youth, young adults, families, and community organizations impacted by violence.

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Nationalities Service Center

www.nscphila.org

Contacts: 

Kara Friesen                        kfriesen@nscphila.org

                                             

Mission:

NSC transforms compassion for immigrants and refugees into action, provides comprehensive services and supports, and helps build inclusive communities where we can all thrive.

Populations served:

Populations Served: NSC provides services to immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia region.  

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No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc.

www.nomoresecretsmbs.org

Contacts: 

Lynette Medley                  Lynettemedley@nomoresecretsmbs.org

Nya McGlone                     nmcglone@nomoresecretsmbs.org

                                             

Mission:

To decrease uterine care and menstrual health disparities in underserved communities through the eradication of societal stigmas and propagation of resources and scientifically based information. 

Populations served:

Menstruating individuals and their families.  

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Penn Medicine Social Needs Response Team

www.chea.upenn.edu

Contacts: 

Ana Bonilla Martinez             ana.bonillamartinez@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Rose Thomas                         rhthomas@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

                                             

Mission:

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PATIENT/FAMILY-CENTERED CARE FOR ALL, regardless of their background or culture.  TO INVEST IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO TACKLE BARRIERS to achieving optimal health for all communities that we serve.  TO ENSURE OUR CLINICAL AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ARE INCLUSIVE and promote the advancement of a diverse workforce and student body.  TO DEVELOP THE EVIDENCE BASE TO INFORM EFFORTS to advance equity and inclusion.     

Populations served:

The Social Needs Response Team (SNRT) is a virtual call center established in April 2020 that supports Penn patients, students, and the wider Philadelphia community with access to resources to address social needs.

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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Ambulatory Health Services (AHS)

www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/city-health-centers

Contacts: 

Evan Kaye                           Evan.Kaye@phila.gov

Sarah Johnson                    Sarah.Johnson@phila.gov

                                             

Mission:

The Ambulatory Health Services mission is to provide health care to Philadelphia's poor and medically underserved residents and to do so by providing quality and dignified services that meet their personal healthcare needs and result in improved health status.

Populations served:

AHS provides health care to Philadelphia’s medically underserved residents at 8 health centers across the city.

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Philadelphia Family Pride

www.philadelphiafamilypride.org

Contacts: 

Michael Galvan                        michael@phillyfamilypride.org

Melissa Charfadi                      melissa@phillyfamilypride.org

                                             

Mission:

Philadelphia Family Pride's mission is to build community for LGBTQ+ parents, prospective parents, grandparents and our kids of all ages - including adults, youth, kids, toddlers and infants. We support our families in the greater Philadelphia region through advocacy, education and family-centered events.

Populations served:

LGBTQ+ parents, prospective parents, grandparents and our kids of all ages

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Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers

https://fight.org/programs-2/

Contacts: 

Leah Scherzer, MD, CLC      lscherzer@fight.org

215-525-8600 ext 152

                                             

Mission:

We are a FQHC that provides an inclusive, trauma-informed, gender affirming approach to healthcare, providing access to comprehensive primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, integrated behavioral health, PrEP, and other relevant social services. Our mission is to improve health outcomes and expand healthcare access, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Populations served:

All ages with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ primary care, especially those who identify as trans or gender nonconforming; unhoused, immigrants, youth in the foster care system, and those with an economic disadvantage. Accept PA Medicaid, private insurance, and individuals with no insurance and/or are uninsurable via our sliding scale.  

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Philadelphia Senior Center, Avenue of the Arts Branch

www.philaseniorcenter.org

Contacts: 

Julie Nelson                            jnelson@philaseniorcenter.org

215-546-5879

                                             

Mission:

To advance the well-being and personal growth of all person's age 55 and older in greater Philadelphia by connecting them to services and resources to learn, grow and discover new ways to be actively engaged in living.

Populations served:

PSC Arts Branch serves adults age 55 and older, offering a range of programs and services to promote their well-being and independence. Connecting older adults with resources, opportunities, and social supports, fostering a sense of community and belonging by providing healthy meals, transportation, recreational and educational programs, through health promotion and social services.

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Programs Employing People

www.pepservices.org

Contacts: 

Heather Kuzowsky             heather.kuzowsky@pepservices.org

Michael Tucker                   michael.tucker@pepservices.org

                                             

Mission:

Programs Employing People (PEP) is a nonprofit organization created to provide and promote social, vocational, educational, rehabilitative, recreational and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Our mission is to continually advance the following objectives of the organization: To strengthen, develop and coordinate a better understanding of the challenges and needs people with disabilities and their families face everyday. To provide pre-vocational and vocational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and to increase their employment experiences. To provide social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. To provide integrated community employment opportunities to those individuals who are interested in pursuing a career. To utilize all available resources to increase educational, vocational and social skills. To promote the principles of Everyday Lives.

Populations served:

Adults with Disabilities. 

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Puentes de Salud

www.puentesdesalud.org

Contacts: 

Mariana Argüelles              mariana.arguelles@puentesdesalud.org

                                             

Mission:

The mission of Puentes de Salud is two-fold: First, to partner with local Latinx immigrant communities to build long-term prosperity by addressing immediate education, health, and social service needs. Second, to create a responsible learning environment for future generations of advocates, educators, and healthcare providers to examine social justice and structural violence and to explore their impacts on the social determinants of health within a marginalized community. Puentes de Salud believes that a comprehensive strategy to promote wellness in any community must work towards diminishing the effects of structural violence and supporting access to healthcare, economic opportunity, and education from the individual to the community.

Populations served:

Latinx immigrants

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The Salvation Army Red Shield Family Residence

www.easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-pennsylvania/greater-philadelphia/red-shield-family-residence

Contacts: 

Katie Barnhart                    katie.barnhart@use.salvationarmy.org

                                             

Mission:

The Red Shield Family Residence is a therapeutic community; where the power of the group creates healthy norms, healthy interactions, and subsequently, a positive sense of well-being for all. The community allows members to focus on movement towards the achievement of goals, emotional stability, and the ultimate aspiration of self-sufficiency.

Populations served:

Homeless families 

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Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

www.smithplayground.org

                                             

Mission:

The mission of Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play.

Populations served:

160,000 visitors annually from all over the City with a special emphasis on our neighbors in North and West Philadelphia.

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St. Chris- Cap4Kids/Summer Meals

www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia

Contacts: 

Dan Taylor                           drt23@drexel.edu                    215-817-1149

Hans Kersten, MD              hk39@drexel.edu                     215-840-8255

                                             

Mission:

Our goal is to promote health equity to mitigate inequities and health disparities in healthcare delivery to the children and families we serve, while providing exceptional, equitable, culturally humble, comprehensive care to our families.

Populations served:

Children and their Families. 91% Medicaid, >85% Hispanic/Black

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St. Christopher’s Hospital-Center for Collaborative Primary Care

Contacts: 

Emily Spengler, MD                      eas468@drexel.edu

Ann Cushwa, MSW                       ann.cushwa@towerhealth.org

                                             

Mission:

At the Center for Collaborative Primary Care (CPC) we aim to be a trauma-informed, patient centered medical home for children and families with social stressors including children in the foster care system, children of parents with substance use disorder, and other similar stressors.

Populations served:

Children and familes affected by substance use disorder, families with DHS or foster care involvement, children of parents with intellectual disabilities, and families affected by intimate partner violence or homelessness.

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St. Christopher’s Hospital Center for Children with Special Healthcare Needs

www.towerhealth.org/services/center-children-and-youth-special-healthcare-needs

 

Contacts: 

Renee Turchi, MD, MPH                          Renee.Turchi@towerhealth.org

                                             

Mission:

Comprehensive and complete care and coordination assistance for conditions that require complex, team-based care for kids and families from birth to age 21. Offer a full range of services to support children and families: medical home care support, care coordination, team-based care, and research into rare and complex conditions. Provide a fun, safe event for children and their families in North Philadelphia with food, music, activities, crafts, costumed guests, limited health screenings, and community resource tables. Host over 50 partners to distribute information, giveaways, and connections to other resources (gun locks, kindergarten registration, fire prevention, and oral health). Distribute 3,000 bookbags full of school supplies to children in North Philadelphia. 

Populations served:

Approximately 4,000 total in attendance with around 3,000 children from the Philadelphia area

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Students Run Philly Style

www.studentsrunphilly.org

Contacts: 

Mari Folco                      mfolco@studentsrunphilly.org

Madison Helmick          mhelmick@studentsrunphilly.org

                                            

Mission:

The mission of Students Run Philly Style is to transform students' lives through mentorship over miles of long distance running and achievement.

Populations served:

Philadelphia Youth in grades 6-12. 

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Sunrise of Philadelphia

www.sunriseofphila.org

Contacts: 

Brianna Morales                       bmorales@sunriseofphila.org 

Dr. Morgyn Yates                      myates@sunriseofphila.org

                                            

Mission:

The mission of Sunrise of Philadelphia is to support youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success and preparing for their futures. Since 1999, we have provided high-quality educational and youth development programs. Sunrise has a proven track record and strong working relationships within Philadelphia. We provide academic enrichment, career and college programming and workforce
development to over 1,000 youth annually.

Populations served:

K - 12 Grade Title 1 Schools within the School District Of Philadelphia and Charter School Youth.

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To Our Children's Future With Health, Inc.

www.tocfwh.org

Contacts: 

Charmaine Sudler Milligan   csudler@tocfwh.org             

Robin Foster-Drain                rfd@tocfwh.org

                                                                         

Mission:

To Our Children's Future With Health, Inc. (TOCFWH) is a community-based, non-profit agency established in 1992. Our mission is to empower youth, adults, and communities toward healthy living by providing comprehensive community health and education services.    

Populations served:

TOCFWH currently serves over 1100 youth and families from primarily West and North Philadelphia representing zip codes 19104, 19131, 19139, 19151, and 19140. 

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UUH Outreach Program

www.uuhoutreach.org

Contacts: 

Sara Popkin                            spopkin@uuhouse.org             

Erika Wallace                         ewallace@uuhouse.org

                                                                       

Mission:

Promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for older Northwest Philadelphians.     We do this by providing individualized support, facilitating connection to community resources, enhancing collaboration among organizations, and mentoring future healthcare professionals.  

Populations served:

Adults 60 and older living independently in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Visitation Homes

www.cssphiladelphia.org

Contacts: 

Zakiyyah Harris                       zharris@chs-adphila.org 

(215)425-5300

                                                                       

Mission:

Visitation Homes is committed to transforming lives and bringing about a just and compassionate society where every individual is valued, families are healthy and strong, and communities are united. We improve the lives of vulnerable adults, preschool age children and at-risk youth, with compassion, respect, and generosity

Populations served:

Visitation Homes is now a trauma informed Permanent Supportive Housing Program, located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Both single mothers and single fathers are enrolled in our housing program. In order to be eligible, the head of Household must be 18 or older, have physical custody of their children and a member of the household must have a disability. 

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Wyss Wellness Center

www.wysswellnesscenter.org

Contacts: 

Jenna Gosnay                       jenna.gosnay@jefferson.edu

                                             

Mission:

To provide highest-quality whole-body care for immigrants, refugees, and the South Philadelphia community. 

Populations served:

The refugee and immigrant populations of Philadelphia, along with the surrounding South Philadelphia communities. All ages, regardless of insurance.

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