Illustration by Abayomi Louard-Moore The Work of Life by Angel Hogan At dinner recently, a friend opened her fortune cookie to find the following Muhammad Ali quote: “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” We sat silent, considering. How has service impacted our lives? During my childhood, my
MoreVolunteers from Asian Americans United by Sierra Turner & Grid staff There are many opportunities to lend a helping hand and make Philadelphia a more just city. You can do anything from helping to address the immediate needs of homeless Philadelphians or new immigrants, or look farther into the future by building the next generation of leaders
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by Sierra Turner & Grid staff Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant arts community is one of the reasons that we’re topping “best of” lists across the country. Community-centered art programs that expand who has access to the power of art need your assistance. So, pick up a paintbrush, help someone tell an important story or serve on the board of
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by Sierra Turner & Grid staff We’ve all seen the “Who Rescued Who?” bumper stickers and T-shirts that speak to Philadelphia’s deep love for the family members we’ve found in shelters. Running those shelters takes a lot of time, elbow grease and kibble, and they are always looking for volunteers to help care for animals and give
Moreby Sierra Turner & Grid staff The health of our environment directly impacts the health of our people and our economy. These are just some of the great organizations working across the region to ensure that we’re protecting some of our most valuable assets: healthy air, clean water and neighborhood access to nature. Lend a green thumb
Moreby Sierra Turner & Grid staff Kids are resilient, which is a good thing given the challenges that many of them face in Philadelphia. One of the biggest gifts that we can give them is awareness of their own potential and pathways to achieve it. Camp Sojourner This nonprofit leadership program for Philadelphia girls focuses on team-building, leadership
MoreFriends of Farmworkers staff by Sierra Turner & Grid staff Food is central to everyone’s life, but it doesn’t come easily to everyone’s table. Whether it’s ensuring that none of our neighbors go hungry, or protecting the people who help to feed our community, volunteering can help nourish your soul. Friends of Farmworkers Friends of Farmworkers
MoreAlthough Philadelphia has robust networks of charitable groups providing resources to people in need, it can still be daunting to navigate these public and nonprofit systems—especially for the elderly and for people with health concerns. Here are just a few organizations helping some of our most vulnerable citizens receive food, shelter and health care. CARIE
MoreGreensgrow may just have a place for you. | Photo by Bryn Ashburn Looking to do some good to help your community? By Jacqueline Klecak and Michael Iannucci Philadelphia is a city that offers many places to volunteer, all very different. You’re sure to find some that fit your schedule and align with your personal
MoreRachel Rosenfeld, a citizen scientist, measures phosphate levels for Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association’s Creek Watch program near Valley Green Inn in Fairmount Park. | Photo by Christian Hunold
Volunteers wade in to monitor the Wissahickon
Rachel Rosenfeld crunched her way through the ice near the shore to get to where she could drop her thermometer