Category Archives: Resources – General

March/April 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Jacki Boone

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities Saturday, April 5 Philly Spring Cleanup More than 20,000 volunteers came out for the 7th annual Philly Spring Cleanup this year! Check back for a full recap next month. Saturday, April 12 Community Paint Day … Continue reading →

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Video Tutorials

Posted on February 19, 2014 by timwis

Check out the new video from the City of Philadelphia about how to use the myPhillyRising Mobile App, particularly the tutorials at the end! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjGB95_IVv8

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Nurse-Family Partnership

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Jacki Boone

Philadelphia Nurse-Family Partnership provides in-home support to first time mothers throughout pregnancy until the baby is 2 years old. The program has its Philadelphia headquarters in Fishtown but serves the entire city. Visit http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/ for more information.

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Martin Luther King Day Events

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Jacki Boone

Friday, January 10 Packaging Donations at St. Barnabas Mission Volunteers will spend the morning bagging up goods for women living at St. Barnabas and their families, and they will spend the afternoon sorting the bags to distribute them. Women will … Continue reading →

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Young Scholars High School Program

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Jacki Boone

The Young Scholars program allows exceptional high school juniors and seniors in Philadelphia to enroll in undergraduate courses at the University of Pennsylvania while finishing their high school education. Up to two courses per academic year are provided at no … Continue reading →

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Philly 311: Your Connection to City Hall

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hdo272

Connects you to City departments and employees Answers your questions about the City of Philadelphia Tracks your request until the problem is solved Updates you on events hosted by the City of Philadelphia Call 311 for info about: Animals & … Continue reading →

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Community Partnership Program

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hdo272

The Community Partnership Program (CCP) loans out tools and supplies to volunteers in community groups, schools, businesses, and residents engaged in cleaning and maintaining their neighborhoods. CPP can also help coordinate the bagged trash pick up after the clean up is completed. How to … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Prepare for Emergencies

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hdo272

Contact Philadelphia’s Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management to host a Ready Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness Workshop. We can present the workshop to groups of twenty (20) or more at a facility of your choice. Elizabeth (Beth) Lewis, Ready Coordinator Email: oem@phila.gov … Continue reading →

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Illegal Dumping/Maintenance Residential Complaints

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hdo272

How to tell if you should file an Illegal Dumping or Maintenance Residential complaint: Illegal Dumping refers to waste that is inappropriately placed in the public right-of-way (includes streets, parks, and other public property). If someone places his/her trash along … Continue reading →

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PhillyGoes2College

Posted on August 9, 2013 by hdo272

PhillyGoes2College promotes and supports a college-going culture among citizens of all ages by providing information on Middle School College Preparation High School College Preparation Applying to College Paying for College Picking a College GED & Diploma Resources Support for Adult Students … Continue reading →

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