Philly Spring Cleanup: One Philly, A United City

Join us to clean up Tacony Creek Park as part of the One Philly, A United City Spring Cleanup! Let’s come together in the fight against litter and illegal dumping. Together, we can make our communities shine and Philadelphia the safest, cleanest, and greenest city in the nation. All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and water. Restrooms are

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Annual Community Service Get-Together

Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2024. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. This program is

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Philly Spring Cleanup

Join us for the Philly Spring Clean Up! Work with your neighbors to clean along Ramona Avenue and the Tacony Creek Park gateway. Location: Tacony Creek Park Gateway: I St & Ramona Ave 19124 Time: 10am to 12pm Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023 All tools and supplies will be provided, including work gloves, snacks, and

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Annual Community Service Get-Together

Join us for our annual get-together to learn about our many community service opportunities for 2023. Network with leaders from across Greater Philadelphia organizations, schools, and businesses. Share volunteer challenges and opportunities. Hear success stories from partners. Learn about our community service programs for clients, students, and employees for the coming year. Win TTF schwag!

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Mentorship: Each One Teach One

by 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

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30 Places to Volunteer in Philadelphia

Greensgrow 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

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Getting Their Feet Wet

Rachel 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

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