CITYWIDE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Anti-Violence Partnership of
Philadelphia
Julie Good
633 W. Rittenhouse sq. c14
(215) 438-9070
(215) 438-9096
Students Anti-Violence Education
Program, Families of Murder victims Program, , Violence Prevention education
and counseling
Center for Literacy
Mildred Fowler
(215)474-1235 /1
(215)472-7290
Free literacy instruction
and wide range of adult literacy services
City of
(215) 686-1776
(215) 686-5667
Homeless prevention and low
income housing
Greater Philadelphia Food
Bank
Stacy Woodland
(215) 739-7394
(215) 739-7726
Distributes food & supplies
to agencies serving the needy and provides food for the hungry in the community.
Emergency Services.
Greater
Vivian Norton
(215) 851-1835
(215) 851-1768
(215) 851-0107
Homeless assistance , AIDS,
drug abuse counseling and education program, ,youth job placement, job training
Institute For The Study Of
Civic Values
Ed Schwartz/Kelly Green
1218 Chestnut,
(215) 238-1434
(215) 238-0530
Neighborhoods on-line, community
organizing, Internet accounts to community non-profit agencies and school
sites.
www.neighborhoodsonline.org or
www.phillyblocks.org
Mayor's Office of Community
Services
(215) 685-3507
www.phila.gov/mocs
Sonia Collazo/Pat Coyne
601
(215) 685-9771,9762 ,9754
(215) 685-9768
Assists in resolving race
and nationality, and housing, discrimination issues.
Elmore Hunter
(215) 471-2200
(215) 471-2231
Educational partnership program,
community recruitment center, educational opportunity center.
Salvation Army
James Knaggs
Phila. PA 19123
(215) 787-2971
Human services, after school
programs and recreational programs.
www.salvationarmyphiladelphia.org
Victims Community Service
Unit
Cau Le
(215) 686-8035
(215) 686-8049
Help for victims of harassment
and intimidation
www.phila.gov
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Debra Ortiz Vasquez/Amy Perez
(215) 329-5777
Family resources, Support
Our Students after school programs, emergency food, advocacy, summer day camp
No website
Casa del Carmen: Agency of
Catholic Social Services
Giovanni Morante/Annette Rosa
(215) 329-5660
(215) 329-6722
SCOH, case management, emergency
food and clothing, referral, LIHEAP and UESF, mortgage counseling, GED, day
care,
drug & alcohol abuse prevention
and treatment programs, children’s mental health services, counseling.
Centro Pedro Claver
Roger Zepernick
(215) 227-7111
(215) 227-71050
Housing counseling, low income
home repairs, community economic development, organizes block activities,
summer youth employment program,
job training, social service, community development.
www.geocities.com/centroclaver
Community & Police Interracial
Task Force CPITF
Skip Voluntad, Donna Diehl
(215) 427-7201
(215) 427-9892
(215) 427-7282
CPITF maintains a communications
network between the community, local agencies and law enforcement to reduce
interracial tensions. Services include: Bi-monthly Community Meetings, Monthly
intervention meetings, Community Help Line Referral Assistance.
Ken Crest
Jeanne Baker
901 E.
(215) 844-4620
(215) 739-4547
(215) 739-4987
Home and community based center.
Provides transportation, speech, physical, and occupational therapies,
and social services.
Delivery Services
Mr. Purnell
Broad and
(215) 560-2593
(215) 560-2527
Emergency shelter assistance,
welfare fraud and tax investigations
No website available to public
Diversified Community Services
Leonard Witts
(215) 336-5505
(215) 336-5527
Day Care, youth violence prevention,
job training.
No web site
Frankford United Neighbors
Ms. Kate Clark
( 215) 535-1225
(215) 535-7678
Improving the quality of life
in the Frankford Neighborhood
No website
Friends Neighborhood Guild
Felecia Coward
704
(215) 923-1544
(215) 923-2502
Social services, after school
programs, day camp, tutoring, Teen Support Group, counseling
www.friendsneighborhoodguild.org
Hispanic Association of Contractors
& Enterprises--HACE
Guillermo Salas,Jr.
(215) 426-8025
(215) 426-1709
Community Development, Housing
counseling,
No website available
Hunting Park Community Development
Corporation
Jean Maldonado Exe. Director/Sam
Heath Director Youth Lead program
(215) 226-2300
(215) 226-2308
Energy program, property rehabilitation,
Pre-post/purchase mortgage counseling program, vocational training programs,delinquency
prevention programs, housing, consumer education, community economic development, youth
led programs.
No website
Impact Services, Inc.
John MacDonald
(215) 423-2955
(215) 739-3283
Building exchange, weatherization,
, CDC, vocational counseling, GED, life skills programs, veterans services
Beatrice Vieira
(215) 426-8610
(215) 426-0581
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Bilingual
domestic violence project, community education project, community services
project, employment and training project, Senior services, home delivered
,meals, after school programs, Reuse and Recycle program |
New Frankford Community YWCA
Terry Tobin
4700 Leiper
(215) 831-9500
(215) 831-0512
Recreational activities
No website
New Kensington CDC
Sandy Salzburg
(215) 427-0350
(215) 427-1302
Energy assistance, referrals
[Lheap,Crisis Tef], Weatherization , mortgage counseling, action loans, housing
development. Grants for first time
buyers. Open Space.
Sandy Salzburg
(215) 427-0350
(215) 427-1302
Complaint intake, PACE applications,
PA tax and real estate rebates, year round community events.
Patricia DeCarlo, Executive Director
124 W. Diamond Street
Phila., PA 19122
(215) 426-8723 or (215) 426-8734
Rehabilitate units into low-income apartments, neighborhood construction company;
mortgage counseling ;management of 48 rental units; neighborhood day care
center; Hope Street Homeownership Project; housing information on the different
programs available for housing acquisition and follow-up with city agencies;
low interest loans; neighborhood preservation and advocacy.
Patricia De Carlo
(215) 426-8723
(215) 426-5822
Housing Information, human
relations services, economic development, recreational activities, housing
for low to moderate income
Nueva Esperanza, Inc
Rev. Luis Cortez/Nancy Cubano
(215) 324-0746
(215) 324-2542
Housing, mental health and
wellness, job training, education
Henry Cruz
(215) 567-7803
(215) 963-9941
Homeowners, clearing mortgages,
credit review, assistance in obtaining home improvement loans, free loans
Ms Roberta Speight
2213
(215) 229-2851
(215) 229-2828
Homeless Prevention, Utility
Assistance
No web site
Southwest Community Enrichment
Center
Sister Ann Boniface
1341 South 46th Street
Phila., PA 19143
(215) 386-8250
(215) 386-4014
Social services, tutoring
programs and clubs for youth, meals programs and senior citizens programs
No web site
CREDIT UNIONS
Borinquen Federal Credit Union
Ignacio Morales/Annette Rosa
629 w. Erie Ave Phila.
Phila. PA 19140
(215) 228-4180
(215) 228-5110
Savings accounts, Personal
loans, Money orders, Check cashing, Direct deposit, Vacation and Christmas
club.
No website.
New Horizons Federal Credit
Union
Lynnette Smart
2303 Frankford Ave
Phila., PA 19125
(215) 425-9290
Savings accounts, Personal
loans, Money orders, Check cashing, Direct deposit, Vacation and Christmas
club.
No web site.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT/COUNSELING
Alcoholics Anonymous
444 North Third St
3-D South Eastern
Phila., PA 19107
(215) 923-7900
(215) 923-7133
Meetings to encourage sobriety,
open to all ages. Call for the most
convenient location.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Coordinating Office Of Drug
& Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program CODAPP
Marion Cooper
1101 N. Market St. Suite 800
Phila., PA 19107
(215) 685-5424
(215) 685-5430
Alcohol and drug prevention
and treatment programs
www.phila.gov/health/units/codaap/codaap2.html
Gaudenzia Outreach
Gail Hannah
1306 Spring Garden
Phila., PA 19123
(215) 235-5200
(215) 238-2157
Substance abuse and treatment
Horizon House
Ms. Rita Crusan
120 South 30th Street
Phila., PA. 19104
(215) 386-5128
(215) 382-3626
Counseling of individuals
and families; drug and alcohol abuse outpatient services
People United Together/Riverside
Care
Earl Thompkins
1007-a W. Lehigh Ave.
Phila., PA 19133
(215) 226-5890
(215) 228-4484
Transition from incarceration,
job training, substance abuse prevention and treatment
No web site
Students Taking Responsibility
In Drug Education
Susan Indauer
5501 Old York Road
Phila., PA 19141
(215) 456-7730
(215) 456-8502
Drug abuse prevention education,
counseling, and treatment
HEALTH AND DISABILITIES
AIDS Services in Asian Communities
Ronald Sy
1201 Chestnut St. Suite 501
Phila., PA. 19107
(215) 563-2424
(215) 563-1296
Culturally sensitive and language
appropriate HIV/AIDS related services
www.asia.org
American Cancer Society
Rosa Ortiz
1626 Locust Street
Phila., PA 19103
(215) 985-5358
(215) 985-5406
Counseling and referrals,
transportation assistance, information & education, volunteer opportunities,
Reach to Recovery program
www.cancer.org
Arthritis Foundation (Eastern
PA Chapter)
Luis Acadino
117 S. 17th St. Suite 1905
Phila., PA 19103
(215) 564-9800
(215) 665-9200
Rheumatology Services and
programs for Adults, children, and youth with arthritis or serious collagen
related illnesses. Teen Club
Asian Health Literacy Project
Chin Du
260 S Broad St.
Phila., PA. 19102
(215) 731-6150
(215) 731-6199
Patient health education targeting
at-risk population
Associated Services for the
Blind
Gus Pimentel
919 Walnut Street
Phila.., PA 19107
(215)627-0600
(215)922-0692
Services: library for the blind, social services, life
skills classes, travel training, rehabilitation,
Diabetic support group, computer
training, Braille, gardening, latino support group, ESL classes
Dr. Jorge Bell
Einstein Hospital
5501 Old York Road
Phila., PA. 19141
(215) 456-7430 (215) 456-7850
Psychiatric evaluation, volunteer
service crisis service, petition for 302
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Sandra Pinsly
5501 Old York Rd
Phila., PA 19141
(215) 456-6058
(215) 456-7212
Medical Services
Esperanza Health Center, Inc
(Parkview Hospital)
Mary Beth Swan/Elizabeth Heinz
1331 Wyoming Ave.
Medical Office Bldg Lower
Level
Phila., PA 19124-3895
(215) 831-1100
(215) 831-0500
Family and internal medicine,
Pediatrics, Cardiology, eye exams, infectious diseases, Social work, Counseling
Fairmount Health Center :
Division of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc.
Pat Nolan /Lucy Colon
1412-20 Fairmount Avenue
Phila., PA. 19130
(215) 235-9600
(215) 684-5360
Obstetrics/Gynecology, Pediatrics,
Adolescent Medicine, Dental care, Adult medicine, Lab Testing, WIC
www.choice-phila.org/CHLguide/6i0og9mt.htm
Health Promotion Council
l260 S Broad St.
Phila., PA. 19102
(215) 731-6150
(215) 731-6199
Health literacy and access
to health education for SE Phila.
.
Lawrence Family Med. Assn
Dr. Eduardo Munilla M.D.
412 West Lehigh Ave
Phila., PA. 19133
(215) 425-0124
(215) 425-7286
Health center Office, Family
Medicine
No web site
Maria de los Santos Health
Center
Patricia Deitch/Brenda Robles
452 W. Allegheny Ave.
Phila., PA. 19130
(215) 291-2500
(215) 634-3745
Medical care, dental care,
education and health maintenance. Physicians on call 24 hours.
No web site
St Christopher Hospital for
Children
Maria Back
Front St. & Erie Ave
Phila., PA 19134
(215) 427-3802
(215)427-6834
Health care and medical treatment
for children
Strawberry Mansion District
Health Center Philadelphia Health Dept.
Carmen Paris
2840 West Dauphin Street
Phila., PA. 19132
(215) 685-2400/ 685-2401
(215) 685-2411
WIC Program, Mommobile, Social Services, Mental
Health care
Health Department Link on
www.phila.gov
The Wedge Medical Center
Dr. Minda Magunlao
6701 N. Broad Street
Phila., PA. 19126
(215) 276-3922
(215) 276-8199
Mental health and addictions
treatment center. Serving the needs
of Asian Americans in Philadelphia
No web site
HOMELESSNESS
Stenton Family Manor
Shirley Brown
1300 E. Tulpehocken St.
Phila., PA 19138
(215) 685-2807
(215) 924-3446
Assists homeless families
in re-establishing themselves. Educational
assistance, life-skills training,
No website
Work And Learn
Ada Alexander
216 South Melville
St.
Phila., PA 19139
(215)382-1872
Food cupboard, Life skills,
Self defense, Job training. Assistance
for Homeless in procuring housing, educational programs
No website
HOUSING
Habitat For Humanity-North
Central
Karen Tristan
1829 North 19th Street
Phila., PA 19121
(215) 765-6070
(215) 765-6002
Rehabilitates and builds housing
for the needy
Housing Association of Delaware Valley
Anthony Lewis
1500 Walnut, Suite 601
Phila., PA. 19102
(215) 545-6010
(215) 790-9132
Housing counseling, non-discrimination
advocacy, fair housing, legal advocacy
Housing Association of Delaware
Valley
Heidi Betancourt/Sandra Lambert
658-660 North Watts Street
Phila., PA 19123
(215) 978-0224
(215) 765-7614
Mortgage/rental assistance,
pre-purchased, post occupancy counseling, utility assistance, consumer education
in the Puerto Rican & Latino Community (Housing Association Information
Program)
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES
Department Of Human Services
Alba Martinez
1515 Arch Street
Phila., PA 19102
(215) 683-6001
(215) 683-6025
Child abuse and neglect prevention,
counseling, foster care, teen groups for child abuse, physical or sexual harassment
Joint Action in Community
Service, Inc. JACS
Rebecca Schwartz
170 S Independence Mall Curtis Center Ste 825 East
Phila., PA. 19104
(215) 861-5530
(215) 596-6335
Provides follow up programs
for Job Corp Graduates; provides mentoring
North Light Community Center
Art Verbrugghe
175 Green Lane
Phila., PA. 19127
(215) 483-4800
(215) 483-6728
Social support including food
cupboard, utilities & fuel grants, Youth & Senior Programs.
www.Northlightcommunitycenter.org
IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATIONS
Asian Americans United
Ms. Laihar
913 Arch Street
Phila., PA. 19107
(215)925-1538
(215)925-1539
English classes, tutoring
for children ages 5-10 by Asian American tutors
Asociacion Puertorriquenos en
Marcha, Inc.
Dr. Jesus Sierra
2147 N.6th Street
Phila., PA 19122
(215) 235-6788
(215) 232-9450
Housing, counseling, education,
problem resolution
www.pacdc.org/cgi-bin/board.cgi?APM
Cambodian Association Of Greater
Philadelphia
Cindy Suy
5412 N.5th Street
Phila., PA. 19120
(215) 324-4070
(215) 324-2995
Social & educational services,
advocacy, summer programs, summer jobs for high school students, translation
services, arts & cultural projects
No web site
Centro de Servicios Para Hispanos
Dr. Daisy Lugo
2742 North 5th Street
Phila., PA. 19133
(215) 427-3400
(215) 427-3420
Counseling therapy, medication
therapy, case management services, bilingual clinic.
No website
Congreso Des Latinos Unidos
216 W . Somerset st etc
Counseling. Substance abuse prevention, GED
ESL Classes, vocational counseling and training, emergency
services.
Puerto Rico Federal Affairs
Administration. Office of the Governor
of Puerto Rico inter-Governmental Affairs Division
Maria Quionnes
2 Penn Center, Suite 450
Phila., PA 19102
(215) 851-9930
(215) 851-9931
Education, federal proposals,
communications and public affairs, employment, housing, economic development
Korean Community Development
Service Center
Dr. Jin Yu
6055 N.5th Street
Phila., PA 19120
(215) 276-8830
(215) 224-8150
Tutoring, senior citizens
classes, adult language classes, day care and nursery school, job counseling,
crime prevention programs
LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS
Community Legal Services,
Inc Nelly Rodriguez
1424 Chestnut Street, 5th
Floor
Phila., PA 19102
(215) 981-3700
(215) 981-0434
Utility termination, energy
assistance, bankruptcy, child dependency proceedings, consumer matters.
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Gail Harold
1441 Samson St
Phila., PA. 19102
(215) 568-3190
(215) 988-0208
Legal representation, child
advocacy, social work case management, rehabilitation services, psychiatric
emergency services.
www.phila.gov/summary/defender/
Department of Justice: Community
Relation Services
Diane Mitchum
2nd & Chestnut
Phila., PA. 19106
(215) 597-2344
(215) 597-9148
Provides conciliation, mediation,
and technical assistance
Senior Law Center
Karen C. Buck, Esq.,
100 S. Broad St.
Phila., PA. 19107
(215) 988-1242
Domestic violence issues,
landlord/tenant issues ,consumer protection, wills and estates, home ownership,
community services
West Southeast Asian Refugee
Project
Nathalie Eman
5219 Chestnut Street
Phila., PA 19139
(215) 981-3800
(215) 981-3860
Legal service- family law,
civil rights, housing ,welfare, social services for the Asian community
MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Asian Mental Health Program
Will Sassman
8th and Locust
Phila., PA 19106
(215) 829-3540
(215) 625-2910
Services for refugees and
immigrants; case management and interpretation assistance for mentally challenged.
www.pennsylvaniahospital.edu or www.pahosp.com
Belmont Center For Comprehensive
Treatment
Ms. Linda Schultz
4200 Monument Rd
Phila., PA. 19131
(215) 581-3774
(215) 581-3840
Psychiatric hospital, chemical
dependency program and eating disorders program
Centro De Servicios Para Hispanics
Dr. Daisy Lugo
2742 N.5th Street
Phila., PA. 19133
(215) 427-3400
(215) 427-3402
Counseling for teens and adult
men and women, outpatient clinic services
No website
Child Psychiatry Center
Loral Grieberman
265 E. Lehigh Ave
Phila., PA 19133
(215) 427-1500
(215) 427-0837
Children and youth mental
and behavioral health services, alcohol & drug prevention and treatment
www.temple.edu
Comhar, Inc
100 W Lehigh
Phila., PA
(215) 203-3000
Adult and youth mental health
and retardation services.
Community Behavioral Health
Dr. Ella Bowen
714 Market St.
Phila., PA 19106
(215) 413-7653
(215) 413-7132
Mental and behavioral health
services. Counseling, behavioral therapy
PARENTING
Catholic Social Services
Rev. Msgr Timothy Senior Exe Director
James Amato- Children’s services
Karen K Beck- Family Services
John M Wagner Housing
222 N 17th St.
Phila., PA 19103
(215) 587-3900
(215) 587-2479
Social service support for
family, parenting, children, food and housing.
chumsrv@philaad.org www.philaad.org
Children's Aid Society
Gail Ober
1315 Walnut St. Suite
1004 Phila.., PA 19107
(215) 546-2990
(215) 546-3226
Time Out for Teens and Tots,
for single teenage mothers and their babies, parenting advice, housing
Community Advocates Association
for Children and Youth
Gary Hall
2313 West Oxford street
Phila.., PA 19121
(215) 769-8480
(215) 765-8493
Services for teen parents
between the ages of 12-21
Greater Logan/Olney Family
Center
Ms Peggy Fudge
9th Street & Lindley Ave
Phila., PA 19140
(215) 456-5561
(215) 456-5676
Parenting and family work
shops, summer programs, social services
Pre School Project
Jane Todd
1542 E. Montgomery Ave
Phila.., PA. 19125
(215) 425-7990
(215) 634-1535
Neighborhood parenting program
for parents with children under 5 years old.
No website currently
SENIOR SERVICES
CARIE/Center for Advocacy
for the Rights And Interests of the Elderly
Myra Palencia/Millie Ofray
10 N 17th St. Suite 600
Phila., PA. 19103
(215) 545-5728 or (215) 545-5724
(215) 545-5372
Health care, fraud prevention
project, general senior services
Mann Older Adult Center Luis
Cabrera
Maria Ramirez
3201 North 5th St.
Phila., PA 19140
(215) 685-9844
(215) 685-9845
Group activities, recreation,
trips and travel, transportation, Congregate meals program, Arts and crafts,
thrift shop
No web site
National Association for Hispanic
Elderly
Gladys Llevat/Esperancia Hidalgo
3150 North Mascher Street
Phila., PA 19133
(215) 426-1212
(215) 426-6313
Training and employment counseling,
support services, placement in full-time and part-time positions for the elderly
No web site
Norris Square Senior Citizens
Center
Maria Frazier
2121 N. Howard Street
Phila., PA 19122
(215) 423-7241
(215) 634-7751
Senior services
Penn Center
Ivette Odom
3609 Chestnut St
Phila.., PA. 19104
(215) 386-2942
(215) 386-3335
Nursing home providing skilled
and intermediate care to an elderly and disabled population
No web site
Wheels
Reginald Knowlton
Phila., PA 191
(215) 563-5450
Meals assistance, transportation
No website
VETERANS
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs
Medical Center Voluntary Service
University and Woodland Avenues
Phila., PA 19104
(215) 823-5868
(215) 823-4452
Veterans Health Services,
volunteer opportunities
No web site information available
Veteran’s Center
101 East Olney Avenue
Phila., PA 19120
(215) 924-4670
(215) 224-4105
Counseling, Veterans benefits
assistance and referral, Job and career- education
No web site information available
WOMENS' SERVICES
Hahnemann Hospital Women’s
Anonymous Test Site
Quasha Simmons
1211 Chestnut 7th Floor
Phila., PA 19107
(215) 246-5210
(215) 557-2100
Free HIV testing along with
prevention counseling
www.tenet.com
Impact of Life/Women Rehabilitation
Program
Maria Soto
719 W. Tioga Street
Phila. PA. 19133
(215) 221-6310
Shelter for woman, Bible study,
Emergency Service
No website
Kensington Hospital
Lydia Pabon
136 W. Diamond Street
Phila., PA. 19122
(215) 426-8100
(215) 423-2520
Gynecology and Obstetretic
health care. Breast & cervical
cancer screenings, pregnancy testing. Counseling
Mercy Hospice Shelter for homeless woman & children,
Marlin Mock
324 South 13th Street
Phila., PA. 19107
(215)545-5153
Social Services case work
& counseling, emergency service- food, showers, health services
www.mercyhospice@aol.com
NACOPRW(National Conference
of Puerto Rican Women Philadelphia chapter)
Maria Mills Torres
P.O. Box 125
Phila., PA 19105
(215) 299-7182
(215) 299-7795
Mentoring project, ongoing
voter registration, scholarship. NACOPRW educates the community re: women's
issues
www.nacoprwphiladelphia.50megs.com
People's Emergency Center
Kira Strong
3902 Spring Garden St.
Phila., PA 19104
(215) 382-7523
(215) 349-9099
Short-term & transitional
shelter and food for homeless women and children
No information on website
Planned Parenthood
Dell Steinberg
1144 Locust Street
Phila., PA. 19107
(215) 351-5500
(215) 351-5595
Birth control, STD/HIV testing
and treatment, education , walk-in pregnancy testing, counseling
Women Against Abuse
340 Frankford Ave
Phila., PA 19125
(215) 386-7777
(215) 426-0581
Hot line for assistance, domestic
violence counseling, transitional & emergency housing, legal center, substance
abuse counseling
No website
Women Organized Against Rape
WOAR
Carol Johnson
1233 Locust Street
Phila., PA 19107
(215) 985-3333
(215) 985-91911
Assistance to rape victims
and sexually abused children, court/hospital accompaniment, referrals
YOUTH SERVICES AND ADVOCACY
Aspira
Alfredo Calderon
4322 N.5th Street Phila.,
PA 19133
(215) 455-1300
(215) 455-6310
Literacy and dropout prevention
strategies, GED, counseling, education
Big Brother/Big Sister-North
Central Office
Richard Waters
3133 North 22nd Street