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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, August 2, 9, 16 & 23, 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:
8/2: Connie Kreischer-Slingbaum, 610-292-3777 (w); ckreisch@paturnpike.com
8/9: Pundi Ashok, 703-587-9468; psashok@hotmail.com
8/16: Brooke Allen, 215-704-7466; brookevolunteer@hotmail.com
8/23: Lindsey Wood, 610-393-8631; lindseyawood@gmail.com
Books through Bars
Tuesday, August 17, 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, August 14 & 28, 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:
8/14: Kerry O'Brian, 617-780-6577, obrienker2003@aol.com
8/28: Ramki Sundaram, 305-608-7451(c); ramki.sund@gmail.com
Recipes for Success at Northern Home for Children
Sunday, August 1 & 15, 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, August 11, 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, August 22, 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
Play Day at Northern Home for Children
Mondays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00pm-8:00pm
(5 volunteers needed; Roxborough/Monday)
Play one-on-one with infants and toddlers of young single mothers at the Northern Home for Children while their mothers attend classes to develop their independent living skills. 18 years and older, please.
Project Leaders:
Emily White, 973-271-8031; emily.mary.white@gmail.com
Theresa Mohan, 610-506-9988; theresa_mohan@yahoo.com
Shape Up the Shop at Neighborhood Bike Works
Saturday, August 21, 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
Friday, July 30, 5:30-8:00pm
Fridays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5:50-8:00pm
(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
Olivet Baptist Summer Youth Enrichment Program
Wednesday, July 28, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Wednesdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:00pm-7:30pm
(5-10 volunteers needed; Logan/Wednesdays)
This wonderful summer enrichment program allows volunteers to work with children on fun and educational activities. Regular activities will include crafts, healthy snack preparation, gardening and education-oriented games.
Project Leader:
Matt Migliore, (484) 255-9032; matt.migliore@gmail.com
Cradles to Crayons
Tuesdays, August 10 & 24, 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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