Community Services

Books Through Bars

Books Through Bars sends free books to incarcerated people in the mid-east United States. We are a volunteer-run nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA.  

4722 Baltimore Avenue, Phila., PA 19143

215-727-8170

info@booksthroughbars.org

The Bridge (Intensive Youth Prevention Services)

The Bridge is a nonprofit behavioral health treatment and youth opportunity program for adolescents and their families seeking to overcome substance abuse, mental health issues, truancy and other challenges. 

4601 Market Street, 1st Floor, Phila., PA 19139

267-350-7634  *  TheBridge.Phmc.org/

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Donor 1:  Gift of Life

Transplants give people a second chance at life, so they can work, travel, play sports, graduate, marry, have children, raise families, and more.  Join us by becoming a donor today and help save someone's life.  donors1.org

Fruits of the Family Table

We seek to provide holistic services that bridge gaps and meet the needs of individuals including seniors, youth and those dealing with substance use or reintegration issues.

West Philadelphia Alliance for Children

WePAC’s mission is to promote childhood literacy by engaging volunteers in Philadelphia public schools through re-opening and staffing libraries. In our vision, every Philadelphia student will be empowered with the literacy skills vital to the success of the child and the prosperity of our community.

Reading Captains

Reading Captains are volunteers, over the age of 18, who:

• Understand the importance of reading and are passionate about doing more for families

• Are already connected to families in their neighborhood and around Philly

• Are interested in working in their community and collaboratively with partners citywide

• Are committed to helping neighbors raise strong readers.    Reading Captains are Philly's Early literacy movement.