Posted on 04 June 2020 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Over the last several days, many local organizations have posted public statements or messages reflecting on the protests and civil unrest in the city and on the issue of systemic racism, and showing their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re posting some of them below. Some of these messages include information on how you can help the local Black community and businesses in the aftermath of the recent events and also educational resources for non-Black individuals and families.
People’s Emergency Center (PEC):
“As we surveyed the damage of the weekend’s unrest in our neighborhoods, we shared a deep sense of sadness for business owners, community residents, and others who have invested so much to ensure access to vibrant commercial corridors to meet the needs of residents. And though it will take time and money, we believe the damage done to businesses can and will be repaired somewhat easily. Continue Reading
Posted on 28 June 2019 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Mariposa Food Coop is currently accepting applications for their 2019-2020 Round-up for Change cycle. Through the program, Mariposa’s members and shoppers “round-up” their purchases to the nearest dollar and the extra change is then donated to Philly organizations, groups, and/or causes.
The first recipient will be selected for September 2019 and the cycle will run until August 2020.
Local organizations whose missions or objectives carry out one of the following will be considered: Continue Reading
Posted on 08 December 2016 by ranafayez
West Philadelphia Community Action Fair will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Calvary Center for Culture and Community (48th and Baltimore).
This Saturday afternoon, more than 10 community organizations will gather in the Calvary Center for Culture and Community as a part of the first two-hour West Philadelphia Community Action Fair.
Here’s the full list of participating organizations, you might recognize these names from around the neighborhood:
• Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools
• Aspire A New Beginning
• Community Solutions CDC
• Kingsessing Recreation Center
• Media Mobilizing Project
• Neighborhood Bike Works
• Never Too Late To Read
• Put People First
• Repair The World
• Sisters for Motivation
• Socialist Alternative
• West Philly Tool Library
• Working Educators
People don’t have to sign up in advance to attend, it’s open to the public. The entrance is on 48th street. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 November 2016 by WestPhillyLocal.com
On #GivingTuesday, we would like to remind folks that there are dozens of great nonprofits in West Philly that need our support. On our Civic Life page, you can find information about West Philly-based nonprofits. Please consider donating to your neighborhood organization today.
Posted on 29 April 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com
Great news for some local schools and lots of arts and culture organizations, which recently received grants and monetary awards for their achievements, continuous service to the community and to support some new projects:
• The West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood Schools (WPCNS) received a $20,000 grant for the Greening Lea project from the TD Green Streets program. A collaboration between the Arbor Day Foundation and TD Bank, this Green Streets grant was one just of 10 awarded to communities across the country. The grant will be used towards planting a large shade tree area over the green stormwater management system to be installed at the Lea play yard this year. Please also check our post on the Greening Lea naming campaign, where local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate. Continue Reading
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