Category Archives: Field of Interest

Community Development, Financial Education, Philadelphia, Poverty, Tax Assistance

Campaign For Working Families

The Campaign for Working Families seeks practical ways to improve the economic status of working people in Philadelphia so that families have the opportunity to increase their income, wisely manage their finances, protect themselves from expensive financial services, and build assets. The Campaign for Working Families accomplishes this by connecting families to valuable tax credits, quality financial services, savings options, wealth building resources and public benefits.

Both internship and volunteer opportunities are often available. Volunteer positions include: tax preparer, resource builder (connecting families to public benefits, resources and financial opportunities), and greeter/administrative support.

NOTE: This volunteer opportunity is also available as a community-based work study program through Bryn Mawr.

Website: http://www.cwfphilly.org/

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

Contact: 215-454-6483, taxvolunteer@uac.org

Location: 1415 N Broad Street, Suite 221-A, Philadelphia, PA 19122

All Opportunities, Community Development, Housing Assistance, Job Assistance, Philadelphia, Poverty

Project H.O.M.E.

The mission of Project H.O.M.E. is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty. Project H.O.M.E. achieves this through a continuum of care comprised of street outreach, a range of supportive housing, and other comprehensive services. The organization addresses the root causes of homelessness through neighborhood-based affordable housing, economic development, and environmental enhancement programs, as well as by providing access to employment opportunities, adult and youth education, and health care.

Volunteer opportunities include: aiding residents in daily activities, serving as a computer skills tutor, helping staff in an administrative capacity, and creating rewarding workshops and classes for residents.

Website: http://www.projecthome.org/

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

Contact: 215-232-7272, info@projecthome.org

Location: 1515 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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

Community Development, Job Assistance, Philadelphia

Nationalities Service Center

Updated: 12/16/2019

Established in 1921, Nationalities Service Center (NSC) is a nonprofit organization that provides social, educational, senior, translation/interpretation, and legal services to immigrants and refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area. You can help by volunteering/interning in a number of capacities, including as a teacher, teaching assistant, tutor, office helper, graphic designer, companion, bilingual receptionist, and more. Please see their website for more information.

 

This site was a Career and Civic Engagement Center Summer Funding placement for summer 2019.

 

Website: http://www.nationalitiesservice.org/

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

Contact: 215-893-8400, help@nscphila.org

Address: 1216 Arch Street 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Community Development, Housing Assistance, Philadelphia

Lutheran Settlement House

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving vulnerable children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. The mission of Lutheran Settlement House is to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services. LSH has various programs to serve seniors, adults who would like to continue with their education or find a job, and those who have experienced domestic violence and homelessness. Volunteers have opportunities to volunteer with any of LSH’s four programs  (domestic violence, community education and employment, their senior center, and their home for women and children).

Website: http://lutheransettlement.org/

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

Contact: 215-426-8610

Location: 1340 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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

Housing Assistance, Philadelphia

Saint John’s Hospice

Saint John’s Hospice is a community grounded in faith and service where homeless persons find dignity, respect, nourishment and opportunities for new beginnings. St.John’s provides daily meals for 300-350 men, mail services for close to 2,000 men, a residential program for approximately 40 men, and a residential program for 12 medically needy homeless men (the majority of whom have HIV/AIDS). St. John’s also provides casework services to link men with shelter, substance abuse, medical, employment, and other services. There are volunteer opportunities available in a number of different areas including helping in the mail room, serving food as a kitchen worker, sorting gifts (seasonal), and driving (seasonal).

Website: www.saintjohnshospice.org

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

Contact: 215-563-7763, info@saintjohnshospice.org

Location: 1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

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

Community Development, Financial Education, Housing Assistance, Norristown

Genesis Housing Corporation

Genesis Housing Corporation is dedicated to the development of affordable housing and to the education of consumers on housing and financial issues. Genesis Housing Corporation rehabilitates vacant and owner occupied properties throughout Montgomery County including special programs in Pottstown and Norristown. Volunteers help with grant writing, research on housing areas, and administrative tasks.

Website: http://genesishousing.org/

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

Contact: 610-275-4357, info@genesishousing.org

Location: 1430 DeKalb Street, Suite 2020, Norristown, PA 19401

Housing Assistance, Job Assistance, Norristown, Poverty

ACLAMO Family Centers

ACLAMO stands for Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County, or the Latin American Community Action of Montgomery County. ACLAMO is also derived from the Spanish verb “aclamar,” which means “to proclaim, to shout forth.” We want our community to know that they, too, can achieve the American Dream of success. ACLAMO Family Centers provides educational programs, social services and health access to Latino and other low income residents by empowering them to succeed and become productive members of society.

ACLAMO offers the following programs:

NOTE: LILAC|Civic Engagement coordinates campus vans that take students to volunteer with the ADELANTE and After School programs.

Website: https://aclamo.org/

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

Contact: 610-277-2570

Location: 512 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA, 19401

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

Food Assistance, Philadelphia

The Food Trust

The Food Trust strives to make healthy food available to all. Working with neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers and policymakers, the organization has developed a comprehensive approach that combines nutrition education and greater availability of affordable, healthy food. Volunteer opportunities include preparing for programs in the office, helping out at special events like Night Market, and participating in farmers’ markets. Internships are also available and require 30-40 hours of work per week.

Website: http://www.thefoodtrust.org

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

Contact: 215-575-0444, contact@thefoodtrust.org

Location: One Penn Center, Suite 900, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19103

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

Entrepreneurship, Financial Education, Philadelphia

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Philadelphia

The mission of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship is to provide programs that inspire young people from low-income communities to stay in school, to recognize business opportunities and to plan for successful futures. NFTE is a national organization with a branch in Philadelphia. Volunteers  can get involved with projects that bring financial literacy/entrepreneurial education to middle school and high school students throughout the city.

Website: http://www.nfte.com

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

Contact: 212-232-3333, 

Location: 1509 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Suite 222, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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

Community Development, Financial Education, Housing Assistance, Philadelphia, Poverty

Dignity Housing

Established in 1988, Dignity Housing is the first housing and supportive services program in the nation to be founded and guided by homeless people and activists.  Since its inception, Dignity has provided both quality, affordable housing and supportive services to thousands of people – primarily single African American women and their children. Heads of households residing at Dignity Housing are working on goals of self-sufficiency; children and teens improve their study habits and grades; a number of adults pursue higher education in trade schools and colleges/universities.  Various volunteer opportunities are available: after-school help, distributing/sorting donations, special events/fundraising, and workshop presentations on money management, health, and nutrition.

Website: http://dignityhousing.org/

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

Contact: 215-713-0960, development@dignityhousing.org

Location: 5227-R Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144

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