All posts by Diana Vergara

Chester, Entrepreneurship, Financial Education, Philadelphia

Entrepreneur Works

Entrepreneur Works is a non-profit corporation that provides supportive services to entrepreneurs and small business owners to assist them in starting or better incorporating an existing business. With office locations in Philadelphia and Chester, PA, Entrepreneur Works provides a comprehensive array of financial and business development services including: small business and peer loans, business skills workshops and classes, business consulting, and networking. Both internship and volunteer opportunities are available in social media, loan referral outreach and web design.

Website: http://www.myentrepreneurworks.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EntrepreneurWorks/

Contact: 215-545-3100

Location: 111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 528, The Bourse Building, Philadelphia, PA 19106

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

Community Development, Glenside, Housing Assistance, Philadelphia

Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Incorporated in 1992, the mission of the Fair Housing Rights Center (FHRC) is to ensure equal access to housing opportunities for all people. To achieve this mission, the Center educates the public on fair housing laws, provides assistance to individuals who have experienced housing discrimination, monitors the community for compliance with applicable housing laws, and offers information and counseling on housing related issues.

Website: http://fairhousingrights.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FairHousing4All/

Contact: 215-625-0700

Location: 444 North 3rd. Street Philadelphia, PA, Suite 110, Philadelphia, PA 19123

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

All Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Financial Education, Food Assistance, Norristown, Tax Assistance

Community Action Development Commission of Montgomery County (CADCOM)

CADCOM provides a range of services and programs including: savings programs, volunteer income tax assistance (VITA), incubator programs for small businesses, food stamp enrollment, and homeless services.  Volunteers have the opportunity to serve in most of these areas.

NOTE: Click here to learn more about Civic Engagement’s partnership with CADCOM’s tax assistance program.

Website: www.cadcom.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadcomaction/

Contact: 610-277-6363, info@cadcom.org

Location: 113 East Main St., Norristown, PA 19401

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

All Opportunities, Community Development, Food Assistance, Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (GPCAH)

The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (GPCAH) connects people to food assistance programs, nutrition education, and a network of food pantries while also educating the public and policymakers about responsible solutions that prevent people from going hungry.

Volunteer opportunities include canvassing high-need neighborhoods to inform residents of the services available to them, advocating for policy changes, and helping out with administrative tasks.

Website: http://www.hungercoalition.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hungercoalition/

Contact: 215-430-0555, info@hungercoalition.org

Location: 1725 Fairmount Avenue, Unit 102, Philadelphia, PA 19130

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

Food Assistance, Philadelphia

Philabundance

Philabundance responds to the critical needs of the Delaware Valley by increasing access to emergency food for those who need it most. Philabundance also works to improve access to food assistance resources. Volunteer opportunities are available at the Philabundance’s Hunger Relief Center, Community Food Center, and Fresh For All program.

Website: http://www.philabundance.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Philabundance/

Contact: 215-339-0900, volunteer@philabundance.org

Location: 3616 South Galloway Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.