HELP Philadelphia

4910 Wyalusing Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131

215.473.7451 

HELP Philadelphia is a non profit agency in West Philadelphia, not far from Villanova. Under the umbrella national organization HELP USA, and along with Philadelphia Health Management Corporation and Childspace Cooperative Development, the agency is devoted to building “self-sufficiency among homeless and low-income families through the acquisition and/or enhancement of key skills necessary for independent living, such as personal self-esteem, parenting, employment, education, and health care”. Eligible families participate in an intensive twelve to eighteen month program that ultimately qualifies them for a Section 8 Certificate, entitling them to permanent affordable housing. The facilities include fifty transitional apartments for homeless families and the Genesis Square Townhouses, a forty-unit low-income housing complex, as well as on-site daycare and a new playground. 

Volunteer opportunities available through HELP Philadelphia may be of particular interest to Education majors, Human Services majors, Psychology majors and Peace and Justice minors. 

Contact: Naomi B. Byrd, Volunteer Coordinator  215.473.7451 ext. 823

Naomi is available Mon. and Weds. 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Fri 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Volunteer Opportunities 

·         HELP Philadelphia is looking for up to four volunteers to assist in creating structured, enrichment projects for young children (toddlers) while parents are in evening workshops. Developmentally stimulating activities are the priority. 

When: Weekday evenings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

·         HELP Philadelphia would love volunteers to plan and implement “fun days” for the children living at the center. Projects would entail a group of approximately twenty-five children up to age eleven. Suggestions include taking the children to places and events that they may not easily access otherwise, like field days, experiences in nature, exposure to art, music, drama, etc. 

When: Flexible day times 

It is important to HELP Philadelphia that the children be exposed to enriching experiences that stimulate their minds.

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