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Strengthening Families
Our goal is to increase family self-sufficiency
and combat poverty through projects that kindle hope, provide support,
build skills, and increase awareness and knowledge of available
resources.
Have a question about the project
descriptions? Click here for the Project
Key.
Play Night at Help Philadelphia
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:45pm-8:00pm
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 5:45pm-8:00pm
Mondays, March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 5:45pm-8:00pm
(4-6 volunteers needed; West Philadelphia/Mondays)
Play games with the adorable children of this transitional housing facility while their parents learn life and job skills.
Project Leaders:
1/4, 2/1, 2/15, 3/22: Connie Kreischer-Slingbaum 610-292-3777 (w); ckreisch@paturnpike.com
1/11, 1/18, 2/15, 3/22: Brooke Allen, 215-704-7466; brookevolunteer@hotmail.com
1/25, 2/22, 3/8: Dean Walter, 609-718-9410; bluehen3@comcast.net
Books through Bars
Tuesday, January 19, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, February 16, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, March 16, 7:30pm-9:30pm
(5-6 volunteers needed; Southwest Philadelphia/ 3rd Tuesdays)
Books through Bars, an agency that provides reading materials to inmates, could use your help reading letters
from prisoners, looking for books they requested, and packing the books for shipment. Feel free to stay on past
8:30. more help is always appreciated!
Project Leader:
Denise Gant, 215-769-1492 (h)
Values through Sports and Arts & Crafts
Saturday, January 9 & 23, 10:45am-2:00pm
Saturday, February 13 & 27, 10:45am-2:00pm
Saturday, March 13 & 27, 10:45am-2:00pm
(4-10 volunteers needed; Nicetown/Twice monthly)
Support New Creation Community Center's program to help at-risk, inner city children and youth develop self-esteem, creativity, values, and life skills through structured activities. Volunteers age 16 and over, please.
Project Leaders:
1/9, 2/13, 3/13: Kerry O'Brian, 617-780-6577, obrienker2003@aol.com
1/23, 2/27, 3/27: Christine Waite, 908-763-0333 (c), christine@gpcares.com
Recipes for Success at Northern Home for Children
Sundays, January 3 & 17, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sundays, February 7 & 21, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Sundays, March 7 & 21, 5:00pm-7:00pm
(4 volunteers needed; Roxborough/1st & 3rd Sundays
Cook with teenage moms as you share healthy recipes and good nutrition practices with them. One volunteer is needed to watch children while their mothers are cooking. No special experience needed - all recipes and activities will be
provided. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, please.
Project Leader:
Elizabeth Krow, 215-620-3262; krowelizabeth@yahoo.com
Career Wardrobe - East Falls
Wednesday, January 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, February 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, March 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm
(6-11 volunteers needed; East Falls/2nd Wednesdays)
Help transitioning women to make a good first impression with employers by sizing and sorting
donated professional clothes for women returning to the workforce.
Project Leader:
Jeneen N. Lane, 215-568-2435; jeneenlane@yahoo.com
Center City Career Wardrobe
Tuesday, January 19, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, February 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tuesday, March 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm
(3-5 volunteers needed; Center City/3rd Tuesdays)
Help transitioning women to make a good first impression with employers by sizing and sorting
donated professional clothes for women returning to the workforce.
Project Leader:
Erin Hannan, 856-816-4722(c); erin.hannan@hotmail.com
Get Moving! at Trevor's Place
Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:45pm-7:30pm
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:45pm-7:30pm
Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 5:45pm-7:30pm
(6-8 volunteers needed; Fairmount South/Thursdays)
Volunteers will read talk and play with the children to get them active and be encouraged to create their own games to be played indoors or outdoors.
Project Leader:
Barbara McCoy, 215-294-0490; Barbara.McCoy@wachovia.com
Ronald McDonald House
Sunday, January 24, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Sunday, February 28, 5:00pm-7:30pm
Sunday, March 28, 5:00pm-7:30pm
(3-5 volunteers needed; W. Phila / 4th Sundays)
Call early to get a spot at one of our most popular projects. You'll help prepare and serve a special dinner to families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals.
Project Leader:
Susan Wallack, 610.608.1915 (c)
Play Day at Northern Home for Children
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Mondays, March 1, 8 15 & 22, 7:00pm-8:00pm
(5 volunteers needed; Roxborough/Monday)
Play one-on-one with infants and toddlers of young single mothers at the Northern Home for Children while their mothers attend classes to develop their independent living skills. 18 years and older, please.
Project Leaders:
1/4, 1/8,2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22: Emily White; emily.mary.white@gmail.com
1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 3/15: Theresa Mohan, 610-506-9988; theresa_mohan@yahoo.com>
Shape Up the Shop at Neighborhood Bike Works
Saturday, January 16, 10:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, February 20, 10:00am-1:00pm
Saturday, March 20, 10:00am-1:00pm
(2-4 volunteers needed; West Philadelphia/3rd Saturdays)
Work with children from the community to "shape up the shop" at this educational organization that seeks to increase opportunities for urban youth through bicycling.
Project Leader:
Robert Starrett, 215-913-2369, starrett.robert@gmail.com
Friday Game Night at Olivet Baptist
Friday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5:30-8:00pm
Friday, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-8:00pm
Friday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 5:30-8:00pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Logan/Fridays)
Come help Olivet Baptist Church host a fun night of board games, video games and activities with the local youth. Help create a positive and nuturing environment through personal interaction and enjoying a meal together.
Project Leader:
Randall McCaskill, 610-517-0782, mccaskillr@yahoo.com
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