Independence Mall, 525 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 409-6700
The Heritage Center is a celebration of the rich history, heritage and traditions of The Union League of Philadelphia and is a place where our archives and collections can be viewed, interpreted, and shared with members, guests, and visiting scholars. The Heritage Center is home to the Union League’s three foundations: Youth Work, Scholarship and Abraham Lincoln. Each of these organizations provides a method of giving back to the community by educating the public about our nation’s history, recognizing student role models in our region’s high schools, and providing scholarships to deserving students. Member and community support and involvement in these charitable organizations is exemplary and distinguishes the League from many other city clubs.
The Museum of the American Revolution will engage and inspire visitors through state-of-the-art exhibits and dramatic presentations. It will be be built just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Counseling: Specializing in the needs of LGBTQ youth and young adults. Specific types of counseling offered include crisis intervention, individual, couples, and family. The Life Skills Center: Individual life coaching and group work focusing on the following areas... Education - tutoring / college and vocational preparation / incentive based after school Creative Action Group (CAG) program. Job Readiness - career preparation workshops / paid summer internships / assistance with resume writing and job searching. Health and Wellness - HIV counseling & testing / risk counseling services / Peer Support Prevention (PSP), empowerment workshop series / case management. Youth Leadership - opportunities for youth involvement in programming through the Youth Planning Committee / youth designated seats on the Board of Directors / civic engagement and participation. Arts and Culture - groups activities with a focus of dance / silk screening / photography / acting--theater / music / culinary arts. The Bryson Institute at The Attic Youth Center: The mission of the program is to improve the climate and support systems for LGBTQ youth by working with the various systems that youth take part in. The Bryson Institute provides educational training, consultation, outreach, and workshops. Other Activities: Support groups and social activities.
At Spells, we believe that literacy is a cornerstone for future success, and that personalized attention and unconventional learning opportunities can inspire students to greater triumphs, both in the classroom and in life. To further these ends, we offer the following programs: • drop-in tutoring • after-school and weekend writing workshops • in-school assistance with student publications • professional development opportunities for teachers. All of our programs are free, and many incorporate other artistic disciplines such as music, film, or the visual arts to inspire young writers.
AMERICAN CRAFT RETAILERS EXPO™ (ACRE™) PHILADELPHIA FEBRUARY 17 -20, 20167 PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER - HALL A The Revolution Returns to Philadelphia! American Craft Retailers Expo™ IndieMe™ is proud to announce its third annual American Craft Retailers Expo™ (ACRE™) Philadelphia show February 17-20, 2017. Produced by IndieMe™ and benchmarked off the growing success of all ACRE™ shows, ACRE™ Philadelphia is poised to become the premier wholesale event of the season. Founded and privately owned by Nancy Vince since 1998, Wholesalecrafts.com™ is the leading online service for retailers to source American and Canadian wholesale artists. Currently boasting 1,200 artists and 16,000 retailer members, Wholesalecrafts.com™ is the only successful “online trade show” of its kind. ACRE™ Philadelphia will feature hundreds of juried wholesale artists among six distinct juried showcases, with a careful selection of Emerging Artists sprinkled throughout: 1. Handmade Gifts & Accessories 2. The Gallery of Fine Crafts 3. Handmade Jewelry Showcase 4. High Design Jewelry 5. Handmade Wearable Art 6. Retailer Resource THE PHILADELPHIA DETAILS The show will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center - Hall A in 2016. Artists will have 2 days for set up, February 15 and 16. Show days are February 17 - 20. All exhibitors need to be out by midnight the day of closing. Show hours are 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday. ACRE™ Philadelphia has been conveniently timed to allow for travel on to the ACC Baltimore show at the conclusion of ACRE™ Philadelphia. Our goal is to fill this in-between date with valuable buyer and American craft educational opportunities. We'll once again be working cooperatively with the ACC show to provide a shuttle for buyers, this was extremely well received. and will continue for 2017! Artists interested in applying to ACRE™ Philadelphia can submit the online Artist Application here, or call 1.888.427.2381 and press 2 to speak to a sales representative. Retailers interested in attending ACRE™ Philadelphia can register here, or call 1.888.427.2381 and press 3 for more information. For more information on IndieMe™, visit IndieMe.com. For more information on ACRE™ Las Vegas, visit www.ACRELasVegas.com! “Like" us on Facebook (Be sure to check off “get notifications” to put us in your newsfeed!) www.Facebook.com/ACRELasVegas www.Facebook.com/ACREPhiladelphia www.Facebook.com/IndieMeNow Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/IndieMeNow Instagram: http://instagram.com/IndieMe_ACRE Tumblr: http://IndieMe-ACRE.tumblr.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @ACRELasVegas @ACREPhiladelphia @IndieMeNow
CAPA HandS is committed to the enrichment of our home and school through informed and proactive involvement. We believe CAPA’s parents/guardians are willing and active partners with CAPA’s teachers and staff, all working to obtain the best for each student.
Founded in 1983, The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy, now the Office of Adult Education was established to ensure that quality education is available to equip all adults in Philadelphia with the literacy skills necessary for the workforce, parenting and community. The Commission was charged with helping more than 550,000 adult Philadelphians who are unable to meet the requirements for entry into post-secondary training or family-sustaining jobs. The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy is proud of its initiatives to engage adult literacy agencies, learners, residents, community based organizations, Philadelphia’s corporate community, and every entity throughout the city in its work to ensure quality literacy education is available for all adult learners in Philadelphia as they pursue post-secondary education and family-sustaining employment. Our services include: - Enroll adult learners in basic education, GED®, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in their neighborhood or online. - Provide professional development for adult educators as well as technical assistance and support to scores of literacy programs. One of our largest programs is the annual Technology in Adult Education Conference, at which hundreds of professionals convene each Spring to discover trends and best practices in infusing technology into adult education instruction. - Recruit and train volunteers to serve as adult literacy tutors, Tech Tutors, and mentors. - Oversee free public computing labs called KEYSPOTs. To find a KEYSPOT near you, call 311 or visit phillykeyspots.org. - Lead the Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance, a membership group of hundreds of adult literacy professionals, organizations, and advocates. - Develop partnerships to leverage resources benefiting the adult literacy and workforce development systems. - Advise on public policies that help people put adults on a pathway to learning and earning.
Play On, Philly! (POP) is an innovative education and social initiative that provides opportunities for personal development to children through the study of music. Inspired by the social development and music education program of Venezuela called El Sistema, POP seeks to enrich the lives of Philadelphia youth by providing daily musical instruction in communities that have little access to music education.Established in 2011 at St. Francis de Sales School in West Philadelphia, POP started with 110 youth, ages six to thirteen, with the goal of making a significant and sustaining impact on their lives. In 2012, POP established its second site at Freire Charter Middle School expanding its reach to 250 students. By expanding gradually, the program is able to stay flexible to curriculum adjustments and responsive to community needs. We strive to engage the entire community through partnerships, community events, and a season of thirty performances in venues across the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia Institute was founded in 2013 with the mission to foster interfaith and intercultural dialogue, stimulate thinking and exchange of opinions on supporting and fostering democracy and peace all over the world and to provide a common platform for education and information exchange. The principal goal of the Philadelphia Institute is to promote peace in the world and contribute to a peaceful coexistence of the adherents of different faiths, cultures, ethnicities and races. For that to be achieved, we believe that everyone must be respectful to the environment and to all creatures’ right to exist, believe in the sanctity of human rights and democracy and use all means at hand to make this coexistence possible. To this end, we promote education, exchange of information, opinions and expertise, with a special focus on including as diverse a range of viewpoints as possible in our activities. Our modest contribution to this universal aim consists of conferences, seminars, panel discussions, common projects, scholarships, publications, meetings, trips and several other activities. Our message is by promoting love to transform hate, understanding to prevent misinterpretation, flexibility against rigidity, and, above all, tolerance to overcome bigotry. OUR PRINCIPLES We have no one particular agenda and no inherent ideology, other than respect and genuine concern for the spiritual quality and welfare of life on this planet of ours. We are a non-partisan organization; however, in principal, we support activities pertaining to the better service to humanity, such as promoting conflict resolution within and between nations. As such, we are committed to universal values of freedom, justice, democracy and the rights of all living beings. Philadelphia Institute warmly welcomes everyone who wishes to work with us and supports the work of organizations and individuals in furthering peaceful relations, respect, and understanding between people of different faiths, beliefs and ideologies. We make efforts to be absolutely inclusive, and deny participation to no one. We are open uniformly to adherents of all views and encourage a free exchange of opinions. We recognize and honor the specific differences that distinguish individuals and cultural groups, yet seek the common principles and values through which they can be harmonized.
Community College of Philadelphia has a diverse and culturally rich student population, with more than 150 international students from more than 50 different countries, as well as regional students who represent many ethnic backgrounds, You may wish to become part of the International Student Organization, which plans day trips and other activities around campus. Every year, the College celebrates its diversity with the International Festival, which gives the College community an opportunity to learn about and experience other cultures. Film festivals and other events that feature specific nationalities are held throughout the year. Something is always happening on campus. Do you like to play sports, or are student clubs more your style? There are dozens of ways to get involved and meet new people at the College. We offer a variety of sports for men and women, in addition to over 40 student clubs and organizations.
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Contact The Bryson Institute today! Since 2001, we have been working to educate youth and adults about issues related to respect and diversity as they relate to the LGBTQ community. Through our work, we support individuals, communities, and organizations in effecting personal and organizational changes to build inclusive and affirming environments. In less than a decade, we have trained over 37,000 individuals in schools/colleges/university systems, social service agencies, workplaces, faith-based organizations, and communities, specializing in particular in the needs of LGBTQ youth. The Attic Youth Center is Philadelphia's only agency exclusively serving LGBTQ youth. Founded in 1993 as a support group that met in the attic of a Philadelphia social service organization, The Attic has since grown into a comprehensive multi-service youth agency with the mission to create opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and to promote the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. The Attic serves over 1,000 youth each year and provides programming in the areas of youth leadership, workforce development, academic enrichment, mental health, arts and culture, community involvement, and education and training.
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After almost 200 years of ongoing ministry, American Bible Society invites people to experience the life-changing message of the Bible. Offering an increasing range of innovative ministries to address core life questions and struggles, the Bible Society partners with Christian churches and national Bible societies to share God’s Word both in the United States and around the globe.
We BELIEVE that all people have a right to live a happy and meaningful life, which includes: The power, authority, and resources to control their own destiny A sense of belonging and acceptance for who they are Being treated with dignity and respect The chance to participate as valued members of their community Options, creativity and security in their everyday lives Meaningful and loving personal relationships The opportunity to express their own spirituality Access to good health care A vision grounded firmly in community.
The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) seeks to ensure equal access to justice for indigent institutionalized persons in Pennsylvania. PILP provides civil legal services to over 100,000 persons housed in jails, prisons, state hospitals and state centers. There are three offices located in Philadelphia, Lewisburg and Pittsburgh, PA. We engage in direct representation, legislative and administrative advocacy, as well as providing institutionalized persons with legal reference materials and referrals.
The nation's oldest and Pennsylvania's first community-based nonprofit literacy provider.
Founded in 1980 by members of the grassroots advocacy group Disabled in Action, Liberty Resources embraces the principles of self-determination and Consumer control – the majority of our governing Board and over 51% of our staff are people with disabilities. In accordance with the philosophy of the Independent Living Movement, which stemmed from the Disability Rights Movement of the 1970s and begat Centers for Independent Living, LRI offers a menu of wraparound services focused on providing tools and resources to empower people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent lifestyles.
Library Hall Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Museum Hours Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Regular Hours) Thursday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
The EMSDC certifies and connects minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) throughout Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware with member corporations who are committed to supplier development and want to purchase their products, services and solutions.