Youth
Resource
Guide
2016
Youth Organizations in Philadelphia –Education & Youth Empowerment
Philadelphia Outward Bound School
3250 West Sedgeley Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Phone: (215) 232-9130
http://outwardboundphiladelphia.org/
Offers educational outdoor trips for youth.
Teenshop
1207 Chestnut Street, Suite 402, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-851-1843
http://teenshop.org/contact.php
Provides a series of workshops, field trips, college tours, and community
service projects for teenage girls. It was also designed to encourage
academic excellence and promote abstinence.
Congresso De Unidos Youth Service
216 West Somerset St., Philadelphia, PA 19133, Phone: 215-763-8870
http://congreso.net/services/education-and-workforce/youth-programs/
Congresso’s youth programs focus on supporting student achievement for
youth in k-12 by providing quality youth guided programming focused on
creative and performing arts, athletics, health, science and technology, and
career exploration.
Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
www.woodenboatfactory.org
The Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory provides strength-based, out-ofschool-time apprenticeships to Philadelphia youth. Through immersion in the
maritime arts and sciences, youth build on their own social and emotional
strengths and develop the competencies and resilience necessary to thrive in
post-secondary education and employment.
(YO-ACAP) Youth Outreach Adolescent Committee
1207 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-851-1960
http://www.uac.org/partners/youth-outreach-adolescent-communityawareness-program-yo-acap
After School Activities, Advocacy, Health Education / Treatment, Health
Issues Education, HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education, Job Training /
Placement, Mentoring, Neighborhood and Communities, Parent
Education/Training
Philadelphia Student Union
4205 Chestnut Street 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.phillystudentunion.org
Philadelphia Student Union is a school based student organizing collective
that seeks to advocate for the needs of Philadelphia students.
Youth Action Team
P.O. Box 22718 | Philadelphia, PA | P: 1.888.Youth90
www.youthactionteam.org
Youth Action is a youth-led Philadelphia community development organization
operated solely by high school and college students that works to empower
young African Americans to become socially, economically, and civically
aware.
Girls Rock Philly
1867 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, 215-776-5246
www.girlsrockphilly.org
Girls Rock Philly is a volunteer-based non-profit music and
mentoring organization dedicated to empowering girls and young women from
the greater Philadelphia region through music education and activities that
foster leadership skills, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Big Picture Alliance
4732 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, 19144, 215-381-2588
www.bigpicturealliance.org
Big Picture Alliance’s mission is to engage and educate underserved youth in
developing academic, life and job skills through the inspiring and
transformative process of creating digital media and communication arts.
University Community Collaborative
Temple University Gladfelter Hall, 4th Floor 1115 West Berks Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19122, 215-204-6276
www.uccollab.org
We provide a continuum of leadership opportunities for youth and young
adults aged 14 to 24. The Collaborative Continuum is designed to keep youth
engaged at different levels, capacities, and ages within our organization over
an extended period of time.
Scribe Video Center
4212 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
http://scribe.org/about/documentaryhistoryprojectyouth
Scribe Video Center, a non-profit organization founded in December 1982 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seeks to explore, develop and advance the use of
electronic media, including video and audio, as artistic media and as tools for
progressive social change.
YES Philly (Youth Empowerment Services)
1231 N. Broad St., FL 4 Philadelphia, PA 19122, 215-769-0340 ext 227
www.yesphilly.org
YES Philly program helps students make key changes that put them on the
path to success. Our goal is to develop students’ academic, technical,
personal and critical thinking skills so that they can pass the GED and meet
standards required for success in both postsecondary education and quality
employment in today’s economy.
Young Men Becoming Men
http://www.youngmenbecomingmen.com/main_page.html
Young Men Becoming Men purpose is to provide a variety of services to young
men to help them grow and gain the skills and knowledge to become positive
men. We will provide a safe and secure environment, sports and family
oriented events, and mentorship programs to help them live a positive life.
Girls Inc.
1515 Market Street, suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-735-7775
www.girlsincpa-nj.org
Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong,
smart, and bold. We achieve this mission by addressing the unique needs of
girls through advocacy, education, and direct services, including the
development of mentoring relationships.
Amongst Men Inc., Mentoring Services
35 S. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215.553.8199
http://www.amongstmen.org/
Motivated by the concern for the alleviation of human suffering, Amongst
Men Inc (AMI) endeavors to foster social, personal, and intellectual
development of boys and adolescent males who have be hindered by social
and economic disturbance.
Boy Scouts of America
225 N. 22nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215.564.0785
www.scouting.org
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most
prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides
a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
Concerned Black Men
7200 North 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19138, (215) 276-2260
http://www.cbmphila.org/
Concerned Black Men (CBM) was founded in 1975 when several Philadelphia
police officers sponsored social events for kids at risk to gang violence. The
organization offers youth and family mentoring services.
Crossroads Community Center Youth Programs
2916 North 6th St Philadelphia, PA 19133 (215) 223-7897
http://www.crossroadsphilly.org/
Crossroads offers a few youth programs such as after school programs for
middle school children, teen clubs, and a summer reading program.
Urban Youth Racing School
907 N. Front Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123 • 215.473.9014
www.urbanyouthracingschool.com
The Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) offers urban youths, ages 8-18, the
opportunity to learn, race, compete and explore career opportunities in
motor sports. The UYRS mission is to provide inner-city kids with an
awareness of the motor sports industry through education, service learning,
training, and racing.
Caring People Alliance
www.caringpeoplealliance.org
This is a comprehensive, community based human service agency that
includes: Boys and Girls Club; day care, after school program, youth
development, summer camps, and recreation programs. Check website for
several locations.
Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia
1630 Locust Street, Floor 3 Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215.790.1294
http://www.cea-philly.org/
In partnership with the Belmont Community, CEA provides academic, social,
and enrichment programming for grades K-8
The Parent Infant Center
4205 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 1910, 215.222.5480
http://parentinfantcenter.org/
Provides a variety of enrichment & academic clubs, recreational activities,
and homework help to children from infancy to elementary school aged.
ASA Technology Academy
Lea Elementary School, 4700 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 215-6454272
http://www.asacomputertraining.com/
ASA's mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to own and the
knowledge and skill set necessary to operate computer technology.
Urban Tree Connection
5125 Woodbine Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131, 215-877-7203
www.urbantreeconnection.org
The Urban Tree Connection (UTC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that
assists low-income urban communities to revitalize their neighborhoods by
transforming abandoned open spaces into safe and functional places that
inspire and promote positive human interaction.
Mighty Writers
1501 Christian Street Philadelphia, PA 19146, 267 239 0899
www.mightywriters.org
One on one tutoring for writing, English and language arts assignments.
Opportunities for students to connect with emerging and established
writers.
Philadelphia Futures
230 South Broad Street, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA
http://www.philadelphiafutures.org/
Philadelphia Futures is a nonprofit organization that provides Philadelphia’s
low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources
and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college.
Center for Literacy Inc.,
399 Market Street, Suite 201 Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-474-1235
http://www.centerforliteracy.org/
Offers a variety of educational programs to help improve individual’s
literacy.
E3 Power Center
4111 Lancaster Avenue, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215 387 2134
http://www.phmc.org/site/programs/family-services/e3
The West Philadelphia-based E3 Power Center, operated by The Bridge,
gives teens who have dropped out of school or are involved with the juvenile
justice system new opportunities for education and employment training.
Diversified Community Services
1529 S. 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19146, 215-336-5505
http://dcsphila.org/services/children-and-youth-development
It is the mission of Diversified Community Services to provide leadership
and services that strengthens and coordinates the Point Breeze and
surrounding communities’ efforts on behalf of children, youth and families,
especially those that are most vulnerable.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Literacy Center
7341 Cottage Street Philadelphia, PA 19136
http://www.ihmimmaculata.org/ministries/northamerica.html
The center offers educational programming for youth.
Intercultural Family Services Inc.
4225 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 386-1298
http://ifsinc.org/
Intercultural Family Services, Inc. is an independent non-profit 501 (c) (3)
human services agency founded in 1979. Since this time we have been
committed to serving the needs of children and families in the Greater
Philadelphia area.
Korean Community Development Services Center
6055 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19120, (215) 276-8830
http://www.koreancenter.org/rising-sun-childrens-center/
KCDSC is a nonprofit organization located in the Olney neighborhood of
Philadelphia. The organization offers an afterschool program for youth.
The Lighthouse
152 W Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19133, 215-425-7800
http://lighthouse1893.org/
The Lighthouse offers a variety of community programs including a
Teens4Good Urban Farm initiative.
North Light Community Center
175 Green Lane Philadelphia, PA 19127, 215.483.4800
http://lighthouse1893.org/
The Lighthouse offers a variety of community programs including a
Teens4Good Urban Farm initiative.
SEAMAAC (South East Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition)
1711 South Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19148
http://seamaac.org/
SEAMACC offers afterschool arts & academic enrichment program, a
summer Work Ready program, student immigrant leadership council, and
other resources and inspiration to support youth education.
Tolentine Community Center
1025 Mifflin Street Philadelphia, PA 19148, 215.389.0717
http://tolentinecommunitycenter.org/
Tolentine’s community-based programs for youth include an after school
program and summer camp.
United Communities Southeast Philadelphia
Houston Center 2029 S. 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19148, 215-468-6111
http://ucsep.org/
The organization offers a host of youth programs such as summer Work
Ready job positions, High School after school program, and a Girls Today,
Leaders Tomorrow program.
Urban Bridges at Episcopal Community Services
101 E. Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19120, 215-329-6122
http://www.jlc.org/resources/county-resource-guide/philadelphia/urbanbridges-episcopal-community-services
Urban Bridges provides Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, and ESL
classes for youth 16 and older.
Out4Stem
19 South 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://collegeofphysicians.org/education/out4stem/
Out4STEM reaches out to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ high school- and collegeaged students to offer curricula in the sciences, career enrichment and
social support.
Philly Goes to College
115 City Hall | Philadelphia, PA 19107 215.686.0315
http://phillygoestocollege.com/
PhillyGoes2College guides students through the process of applying and
transitioning to college.
The Philadelphia Learning and Achievement Network (PLAN)
1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
https://www.facebook.com/PhillyPLAN
Philadelphia Learning and Achievement Network (PLAN) provides
opportunities for students and families to explore the fundamentals of
college preparation.
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
5223 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
(484) 843-1153
http://www.collegepreproundtable.org/
The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR) is a network of
professionals from non-profit and campus-based college prep programs,
university admissions and financial aid offices, and the School District of
Philadelphia. The PCPR exists to increase the number of Philadelphia high
school students who are college-ready, matriculate and graduate from postsecondary institutions.
Youth Build Philly Charter School
1231 N Broad St (3rd and 5th Floors), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
(215) 627-8671
www.youthbuildphilly.org
We provide a second chance for high school dropouts to earn diplomas and
prepare for college and careers.
The Girls Justice League
5042 Cedar Avenue Philadelphia PA 19143
http://www.girlsjusticeleague.com/
The Girls Justice League is a girls’ rights organization dedicated to taking
action for social, political, educational, and economic justice with and for
girls and young women.
Rising Sons
http://www.risingsons.org (215) 798-0066
Our mission is to empower underprivileged youth through personal and
professional development, while building their communities through service.
Campus Philly
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
http://www.campusphilly.org/
Campus Philly is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization fueling economic growth
by encouraging college students to study, explore, live and work in the
Greater Philadelphia tri-state region.
Operation Understanding
PO BOX 7765 Philadelphia, PA 19101
http://operationunderstanding.org/
Operation Understanding’s mission is to develop a group of young African
American and Jewish leaders knowledgeable about each other's histories
and cultures to effectively lead the communities of Philadelphia and beyond
to a greater understanding of diversity and acceptance.
100 Black Men of Philadelphia, Inc.
P.O. Box 38939 • Philadelphia, PA 19104, 877.461.6013
www.100blackmenphilly.org
100 Black Men of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by
utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are
motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient
shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
This is the Philadelphia chapter.
Youth United for Change
1910 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19122, 215 423 9588
www.youthunitedforchange.org
YUC is an organization dedicated to developing young leaders in Philadelphia
and empowering them to improve the quality of their education and their
communities to better meet their needs. YUC focuses on community
organizing.
Youth Service Inc.
1526 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215) 222-3262
www.ysiphilly.org
Youth Services Inc. provides Emergency shelter for homeless and runaway
teens 24-hour emergency care for young children, parenting skills classes
and counseling.
Nu Sigma Youth Services Inc.
1207 Chestnut Street - 3rd Floor - Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215 851-1848
www.nusigma.org
Offers a variety of youth empowerment programs.
Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia
1518 Walnut Street • Suite 712 Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-735-8818
http://www.bgcphila.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia provide a safe place to learn and grow;
ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals; life-enhancing
programs and character development experiences; and hope and opportunity
for thousands of Philadelphia youth each year.
Attic Youth Center
255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215 545-4331 | ]
www.atticyouthcenter.org
The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively
serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
All Attic programming is based on a youth development model and aims to
build community, reduce isolation, combat homophobia, promote knowledge
and life skills, and develop future leaders.
Teen Haven
3026 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19132,
http://www.wsm.org/teenhaven
Offers summer camps and year round teen programs. Teen Haven helps
launch young leaders into their church, community and workplace with a
heart to reach and disciple others.
Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative
http://www.urbannutrition.org/
The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of University
of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships created to
sustain healthy communities by promoting food education and
sovereignty, good nutrition and physical fitness in West Philadelphia.
Urbanstead
1708 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130, 215.873.3483
http://www.urbanstead.org/
Urbanstead works to achieve food security by uniting the community and
creating programs to involve our city's vulnerable youth through the medium
of urban farming.
Away We Go Youth Travel Camp
6906 Old York Road Philadelphia PA 19126, 215.224.0200
http://awaywegotravelcamp.com/
Away We Go Youth Travel Camp is a nonprofit organization designed to
promote global education through cultural exchange, language exposure and
educational travel experiences. The camp facilitates year-round travel for
high school youths.
TLC Charm Etiquette & Modeling
215.850.0451, www.tlccharm.com
Founded in June 2008 by Teresa L. Campbell, TLC Charm provides etiquette
and modeling training to girls ages 3 - 17 in the Philadelphia and surrounding
areas. Classes are held every Saturday at SMUMC Community Hall. The
program offers modeling training, weekly photo shoots with a professional
female photographer, social etiquette training, communication skills,
confidence building, pageant training and much more.
City Year Greater Philadelphia Chapter
211 North 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.cityyear.org/philadelphia
City Year was founded in 1988 by Michael Brown and Alan Khazei. They felt
very strong about young people in service could and how it could be a
powerful resource for addressing America's most pressing issues. Over the
years, the organization has expanded, opening sites in 21 cities throughout
the U.S, and refocused its mission on fighting the dropout crisis.
Work to Ride
98 Chamounix Drive, 215-877-4419.
www.worktoride.net
Work to Ride provides disadvantaged urban youth with constructive
activities centered around horsemanship, equine sports, and education.
Located in Fairmount Park, the setting provides a unique opportunity to bring
7-to 19-year-old youth in contact with animals and nature.
Youth Organizations in Philadelphia – Focus: Sports
Somerton Youth Organization
1400 Southampton Road Philadelphia, PA 19116, 215 673-5522
www.somertonyouth.org
SYO promotes sportsmanship, self-esteem, and the development of life
skills by engaging youth in sports while providing a safe, healthy, positive
environment where the youth of our community can learn the fundamentals
of sports.
Neighborhood Bike Works
2 locations
West Philly- 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104
North Philly-1424-26 W. Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia, PA 19121
www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org
Neighborhood Bike Works provides educational, recreational, and careerbuilding opportunities for urban youth in underserved neighborhoods in
greater Philadelphia through bicycling; it also promotes cycling as a healthy,
affordable, environment-friendly form of transportation.
Olney Eagles Youth Organization
6001 A St Philadelphia, PA 19120-2021, 215-276-5019
The organization proves football, basketball and cheerleading for youth.
Police Athletic League
Various locations throughout Philadelphia, Check website or call for specific
location
http://www.phillypal.com/
PAL programs include sport, educational, and cultural opportunities for youth
to engage with police officers in a positive way.
Academy Sabres Youth
12401 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154, 215.637.0877
http://www.academysabres.org/
Founded in 1977 with an all volunteer staff, our goal is to provide children
with a variety of sporting programs (Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer)
that would promote mental and physical health, and to contribute to the
viability and stability of the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood
community.
Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association
2840 S. 18th Street Philadelphia, PA 19145, 215-468-1265
www.eteamz.com/dvyaa
DVYAA Offers Baseball and Touch Football to Youth ages 5-15.
Ed Synder Youth Hockey Foundation
3601 S. Broad Street • Philadelphia, PA 19148 • 215.952.5271
http://www.sniderhockey.com/
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation is a cutting edge program that uses the
sport of hockey coupled with a rigorous off-ice life skills curriculum and
supplemental educational services to build character and academic skills for
high-risk inner-city boys and girls from Philadelphia and Camden, NJ.
Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education
Main office is 4842 Ridge Ave. Call 215-487-9555
www.ashetennis.org
Founded in 1952 Arthur Ashe Tennis mission is to "to create and promote
opportunities to improve the quality of life of young people through tennis
and education.
Starfinder Soccer Program
123 South Broad Street- 215-764-5410
www.starfinderfoundation.org
Starfinder has affordable summer camps and after school programs, as well
as several youth development programs
Students Run Philly Style
260 S Broad 18th Fl. Call 215-985-2672
http://www.studentsrunphilly.org/
Teams up Philly youth with adult mentors to train for marathons and develop
ways to be successful in life.
Squash Smarts
3315 Market Street - Philadelphia, PA 19104
www.squashsmarts.org
Combines the sport of Squash with Academic Tutoring and Mentoring of
under-served, urban youth in order to develop self-esteem and discipline
through academic, athletic and personal achievement.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
4200 Wissahickon Avenue. Call 215.717.1200
http://www.use.salvationarmy.org/use/www_use_KrocCenterPA.nsf
The Kroc center has dozens of sports, arts, aquatic and education programs
for children, teens, and adults.
Zhang Sah Martial Arts
locations- 3901 Conshohocken Ave.(215) 452-0222 or 530 Bainbridge
St.(215) 923-6676
www.zhangsah.org
Academic development through martial arts training into its After-School,
Pre-Kindergarten, Teen Lounge, Winter, Spring, and Summer Camp Programs.
The First Tee of Philadelphia
1952 East Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134, 215.840.8540
http://www.thefirstteephiladelphia.org/
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia provides youth with educational
programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote
healthy choices through the game of golf.
Girls on the Run Philadelphia
http://www.gotrphiladelphia.org/
Girls on the Run Philadelphia – a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in
the 3rd through 5th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful,
healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which
creatively integrates running.
Holy Terrors Youth Organization
Clubhouse (215) 624-3113, Hotline (215) 331-7101
http://www.terrors.org
To Provide and Promote Health, Educational, Social, Athletic and Character
Development of the Participating Youth through Supervised and Organized
Sports Activities.
Youth Organizations in Philadelphia – Focus: Health & Wellbeing
Valley Youth House
1500 Sansom Street, Suite 300A Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.valleyyouthhouse.org/
The mission of Valley Youth House is to provide prevention and intervention
services, counseling, life skills and behavioral health services to abused neglected,
and homeless youth and their families.
Haven Youth Center
6934 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19142, 267.776.4417
http://havenyouthcenter.org
The mission of Haven is to provide educational, social, and recreational services to
HIV youth to support healthy, age-appropriate development and transition into
adulthood. Haven will provide HIV youth with a recreational facility to decrease
social isolation, improve self-concept/self-esteem, enhance communication skills,
and encourage the development of healthy peer relationships among a population
that may often feel stigmatized in other community settings.
I Matter Philly
1700 Market Street, 18th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-985-2600
http://imatterphilly.org/
I MATTER engages community partners to improve the lives of youth and families
by giving them the tools to lead healthy lives and prevent teen pregnancy. We work
to ensure that teens have access to accurate sexual and reproductive health
information and services to encourage healthy decision-making. I MATTER serves
areas of West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Youth Health Empowerment Project
1417 Locust Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102, 215-564-6388
www.y-hep.org
Y-HEP is comprehensive adolescent and young adult program that offers holistic
health services, sexual health education, drop in day services, and leadership
activities to over 3000 high-risk/high promise, low-income, urban youth ages 13-24
living in Philadelphia.
Covenant House PA
31 E. Armat Street Philadelphia, PA 19144, (215) 951-5411
http://covenanthousepa.org/
We serve runaway, homeless and trafficked youth throughout the Philadelphia
metropolitan area with absolute respect and unconditional love.
Take Control Philly
1400 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA 19146, 215-685-6570
Health Center 5 -1920 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, 215-685-2930
http://www.takecontrolphilly.org/
A program sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health that
promotes and provides sexual health resources.
The Mother’s Den
http://www.themothersden-alma.com/
The Mother's Den is a social group whose mission is to build positive relationships
among pregnant women and mothers, ages 18-24. The Mother's Den members will
focus on acquiring life skills, building positive relationships through networking,
participating in various workshops and planning community and fundraising events.
Youth Organizations in Philadelphia – Focus: Cultural & Arts
Motivos Magazine
Motivos, P.O. Box 34391, Philadelphia, PA 19101 info@motivosmag.com or
267-283-1733
http://www.motivosmag.com/
Motivos is a full color glossy magazine printed in English and Spanish that inspires
and empowers Latino youth to explore their full potential and make informed
choices about life, college, and career options.
Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY)
PO Box 2061 | Philadelphia, PA 19103, 215-235-9110
www.idaay.org/
Offers a variety of youth empowerment programs.
African Genesis Institute
http://africangenesis2.org/
The African Genesis Institute is a proactive, 3 semester,
educational and cultural program for African American youth between the ages of
7 and 14 focused on developing an understanding and awareness of the African
experience in America.
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
1219 Vine Street, Floor 3, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Phone: 215-665-9226
http://www.phillyyoungplaywrights.org/
Philadelphia Young Playwrights taps the potential of youth and inspires learning
through playwriting.
Evelyn Grave Drama Productions
5447 Chester Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19143 • 215.727.7796
Drama Production specializes in stage plays, creative exercises, homework support,
movies, games.
Village of Arts and Humanities
2544 Germantown Ave. (215) 225-7830 x240
www.villagearts.org
The Village of Arts and Humanities (often called the Village) is a community arts
organization located in North Central Philadelphia seeking to raise
consciousness and spirits, and empower people of all ages through the arts.
Operates an after-school program for teens ages 13 to 19 offering video
production, step, and hip hop dance, as well as homework help, academic
enhancement, and tutoring.
University City Arts League
4226 Spruce St · Philadelphia, PA 19104 · Phone: 215.382.7811
http://www.ucartsleague.org/
Offers youth programming such as after-school programs, a summer camp, and
family classes.
Jr. Music Executive
267-935-9JME
http://www.jrmusicexec.com/
The Junior Music Executive Program is an entertainment industry based initiative
created to encourage high school students to go to school, graduate, and be
successful by exposing them to careers in the music business.
Philly STAMP Pass
http://phillystamppass.org/
STAMP is a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, in partnership
with 15 museums and attractions and a group of generous sponsors and community
organizations.
Philly Youth Poetry Movement
232 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (267) 908-4575
http://pypmphilly.org/
The Philly Youth Poetry Movement (PYPM) is a volunteer-run, 501(c) (3) non-profit
organization that provides a safe space for Philadelphia teens to discover the
power of their voices through spoken word and literary expression.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
Saint Patrick Hall 240 South 20th Street (20th and Locust Streets) Philadelphia,
PA 19103
http://pyos.org/
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra uses extraordinary music education and the
pursuit of music excellence to build a strong sense of character, discipline,
commitment and maturity in a diverse student population. PYO fosters the
appreciation of the musical arts and education in the greater Philadelphia region
and throughout the world.
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine Street · Philadelphia, PA 19107 · 215.557.0455
http://asianartsinitiative.org/
Asian Arts Initiative is a community-based arts center located at 1219 Vine Street
in Chinatown North. The organization offers youth programming such as a youth
arts workshop.
The Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project
2231 N Broad St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121
www.yasproject.com
A youth-led organization working to empower young people who are or have been
incarcerated in adult jails and end the practice of trying youth as adults.
Youth Organizations in Philadelphia – Focus: Employment
Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.
400 Market St., Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 19106, 267.502.3800
www.pyninc.org
PYN works to equip young people for academic achievement, economic opportunity
and personal success. To achieve this mission, we coordinate and support largescale, cross-sector initiatives while developing targeted programs to expand access
to services for underserved youth.
Change 4 a Dollar
http://www.mychange4adollar.com/
Change 4a Dollar is one of few nonprofit organizations whose goal is to promote
financial literacy in grade school to high school populations.
JEVS Career Strategies Youth Services
1845 Walnut Street • 7th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215.854.1787
http://www.jevshumanservices.org/programs/college-strategies.html
Career Strategies Youth Services offers a variety of standardized test prep,
admissions and financial aid counseling to assist individuals with post secondary
plans for college, trade, vocational and certification programs.
The Monell Science Apprenticeship
3500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267) 519-4700
http://www.monell.org/education_training/science_apprenticeship_program
The Monell Science Apprenticeship Program brings high school and undergraduate
college students to the Center each summer to conduct experiments related to the
senses and nutrition.
Power Corps PHL
www.PowerCorpsPHL.org
Annually, PowerCorpsPHL enrolls 136 highly-at-risk 18 to 26-year-olds in a 6-month
AmeriCorps program that provides participants with the opportunity to develop the
skills required to become environmental stewards, secure meaningful work, and
become civically engaged members of society.
For more information visit the following links:
(1)
http://www.phila.gov/youthprograms/Pages/def
ault.aspx
(2)
http://www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/05/Resource_Booklet.pdf
(3)
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/special_pack
ages/dailynews/10413827.html