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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.
Play Night at Help Philadelphia
Mondays, September 13, 20 & 27, 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:
9/13: Connie Kreischer-Slingbaum, 610-292-3777 (w); ckreisch@paturnpike.com
9/27: Pundi Ashok, 703-587-9468; psashok@hotmail.com
9/20: Brooke Allen, 215-704-7466; brookevolunteer@hotmail.com
Books through Bars
Tuesday, September 21, 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, September 11 & 25, 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:
9/11: Kerry O'Brian, 617-780-6577, obrienker2003@aol.com
9/25: Ramki Sundaram, 305-608-7451(c); ramki.sund@gmail.com
Recipes for Success at Northern Home for Children
Sunday, September 19, 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, September 8, 6:00pm-8:00pm
(6-11 volunteers needed; East Falls/2ndWednesdays)
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(w), jeneenlane@yahoo.com
Ronald McDonald House
Sunday, September 26, 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); slw664@aol.com
Shape Up the Shop at Neighborhood Bike Works
Saturday, September 18, 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
Fridays, September 10, 17 & 24 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 nurturing environment through personal interaction and enjoying a meal together.
Project Leader:
Michael Salvatore, 717-449-9841, salvatom@gmail.com
Cradles to Crayons
Tuesdays, September 14 & 28, 5:00pm-8:00pm
(15-20 volunteers needed; Conshohocken/2nd & 4th Tuesdays)
Give every child what they deserve - help sort out and organize donated toys and clothes that will be available to homeless and low income chldren around the Philadelphia area.
Project Leader:
Brian Kindle, (215) 836-0958 x202; brian@cradlestocrayons.org
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