A Community That Cares

Germantown residents are known for their community involvement. Many blocks have block organizations, and neighborhood groups are an important part of community planning. It has always been home to a wide variety of humanitarian institutions. The listings below are far from complete, but they give a sense of residents' commitment to the neighborhood and humanity.

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Community-Wide Resources and Projects

Contact Information	Notes
Yes And...Collaborative Arts 21 W Washington Lane Philadelphia PA 19144 215-ART-GANG (215-278-4264)	Yes! And... equips children and young people with the tools to be better learners, to believe in themselves and to realize their dreams through the work of creating collaboratively with peers and professional artists.
Friends of Vernon Park info@friendsofvernonpark.org	Neighborhood support group for Vernon Park.
Dawn's Place P.O.Box 48253 Philadelphia PA, 19144 215-849-2396 info@ahomefordawn.org	Dawn's Place is a residential, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. For the safety of our residents, our exact location is undisclosed. We are governed by a dedicated board of directors, cared for by professional staff, and assisted by active and committed volunteers. Dawn's Place is unique in that our program helps both foreign born and American women who have been victimized by Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE), commonly known as "sex trafficking" or slavery.
Men Who Care of Germantown 180 E. Tulpehocken St Philadelphia PA 19144	Men Who Care of Germantown, Inc. is a non-profit community based organization established to serve and enrich the community in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Our Mission is simple. We strive to enhance the quality of life in our community through restoring and empowering youth to become responsible citizens and stewards of Germantown.
Germantown Life Enrichment Center 5722 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-844-3281	The Germantown Life Enrichment Center (located in the nationally-recognized Historic Young Men's Christian Association building) offers a great place to increase good health, have fun and meet new friends. It provides a variety of programs for everybody and every level of fitness.
The One Less Foundation 38 Maplewood Mall Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 278-4400	Founded in 2012, THE ONE LESS FOUNDATION seeks to bridge the gap between those residing in poverty and the rest of society, through financial education and teaching about the opportunities that life has for each of us. With our programs we hope to instill financial responsibility, encourage participants to learn about life outside of their normal environment and work to achieve goals they never knew they could dream; and inspire individuals, families and communities to become more than they thought possible.
GTown Radio	G-town Radio is an internet radio station that broadcast 24 hours a day. We are located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Our mission is to become an outlet for local content, community news and great music.
Tabor Children's Services, Inc. 57 East Armat Street Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-842-4800	Tabor Children’s Services is committed to providing culturally-competent, cost-effective quality services that ensure the safety of children, youth, adults and families; enhance the development of children and youth; secure the children’s right to permanent families; foster the integrity of the family; and promote the mental health and improved functioning of children and adults seeking stability and independence.
Greater Germantown Business Association 5555 Wissahickon Ave., Suite 719 Philadelphia, PA 19144-4540	The Greater Germantown Business Association was created to both encourage new businesses and support established businesses on and near the Germantown Avenue Business corridor. Our goal is to establish a "Green Business District" in Germantown.
Germantown Community Connection	GCC strives to create an inclusive, diverse, self-sufficient, thriving and environmentally friendly Germantown that welcomes people of all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to a safe, visually pleasing and well coordinated community for shopping, eating, living and cultural enrichment.
Germantown Relief Society	GRS is a charitable foundation that looks to other non-profit corporations to give direct services to those in the Germantown area who need them. Each year, the Society considers applications from non-profit corporations for modest-sized grants.
Flying Kite Media Guide to Germantown	Flying Kite is Greater Philadelphia's newest publication, a weekly online magazine focused on what's next for the city and its suburbs. In April 2013, Flying Kite spent a month in Germantown. This guide is based on their experience here. It includes links to their complete coverage of the neighborhood.

Neighborhood and Block Organizations

Contact Information	Notes
Penn-Knox Neighbors Association	Penn Knox Neighbors Association (PKNA) represents a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of historic Germantown (Philadelphia), encompassing the area between Germantown Avenue to Wayne Avenue, and Hansberry Avenue to Maplewood Mall. PKNA is dedicated to the overall well-being of our neighborhood, and aims to engage and empower Penn Knox residents to be active participants in guiding the future of our community.
Chew and Belfield Neighbors Club	The Chew and Belfield Neighbors Club, Inc. (CBNC) is a 501(c)(3) community organization located in the northwest section of Philadelphia, PA. This organization was founded on prayer and volunteerism since 1981. It works to create a cleaner, safer and eco-friendly enviorment for the entire community.
West Central Germantown Neighbors	West Central Germantown Neighbors (WCGN) is a community volunteer organization dedicated to improving and maintaining the quality of life in our neighborhood.
5500 Block of Pulaski Ave	News and resources for and about residents of this block of Pulaski Ave.
Kelly Green Project	Thanks to the opportunities granted by the Community Design Collaborative, the Hansberry Garden & Nature Center, involved parents and guardians, and community leaders Kelly School will create a model of sustainable land use at the Kelly School in Germantown. This work is partially funded by a grant from the Community Design Collaborative.
The West Rockland Street Project	This is a story about what one Philadelphia city block can do to change its future. The W Rockland Street Project documents our citizen-driven effort to improve a single residential street in Southwest Germantown. Here we serve up an example of just how far sweat equity and back to basics organizing can take one community.
Northwest Neighbors of Germantown 215 844-6098	Our mission is to stand united for our community in restoring Germantown back to its original greatness that is free of violence, drugs, trashed neighborhoods and racial tension.
Blue Bell Hill Civic Association	Blue Bell Hill straddles the Germantown and West Mount Airy neighborhoods, with most residents in Germantown 19144, others in Mt. Airy 19119. Blue Bell Hill is bounded by Wissahickon Avenue, Walnut Lane, Cliveden Street (both sides, 19119), and the north/east edge of Fairmount Park. It includes residential streets between Walnut Lane and the park, Rittenhouse Town, as well as nearby residents who identify with our community.

Community, Business and Economic Development

Contact Information	Notes
Germantown United Community Development Corporation	A community-based development corporation whose projects represent the diversity, unique history, and future potential of Germantown.
Jumpstart Germantown Developers Network	Jumpstart Germantown is an initiative spearheaded by Philly Office Retail to facilitate the revitalization of the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia through high quality residential renovations.
6300 Germantown Business Alliance	The 6300 Germantown Shops offers retail shops, eateries and businesses, all with an enormous amount of historic charm. We are within walking distance of, and bordered by history: the Johnson House an Underground Railroad site, Concord School House and the Cliveden Estate. These shops, businesses and galleries offer everything from unique books, award-winning photography, clothing, fine home accessories, handcrafted jewelry, personal beauty services and original art to handbags.
phillyofficeretail.com	Designed to help you find your next commercial or residential space, PhillyOfficeRetail is a real estate development partnership, with a passion for improving local neighborhoods, one property at a time.
GTown Restoration CDC 5539 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 991-4744	G’Town Restoration Community Development Corporation (G’Town) is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization that was founded in 2005 and serves the Central Germantown section of Northwest Philadelphia.
Urban Resources Development Corporation 6001 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144?? 267-664-3538	Urban Resources Development Corporation (URDC) is a Philadelphia-based 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help stabilize neighborhoods in Germantown, Mt. Airy, and surrounding communities. Its first objective is to assist senior and low and moderate income families in obtaining funding for exterior home repairs. Its second objective is to purchase and renovate abandoned or dilapidated houses and then sell them to first-time, low and moderate income home buyers.
Faith Community Development Corporation 108 E Price St Philadelphia, PA 19144 (215) 848-5658	Faith Community Development Corporation was founded in 2008, and is located at 108 E Price St in Philadelphia. It employs 20 employees and is generating approximately $900,000.00 in annual revenue.
Liberation Fellowship Community Development Corporation	Liberation Fellowship CDC focuses on the leadership development of urban youth and adults because we believe that value based leadership is transformative - i.e., it changes people so that they can change the world - and is the principled catalyst that will inspire robust and sustainable community development.

Some Germantown Helping Institutions

Contact Information	Notes
Whosoever Gospel Mission 101 East Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144-2132 (215) 438-3094	The Whosoever Gospel Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide shelter, food, clothing, education, counseling, rehabilitation and other assistance to homeless and/or needy men, women and children in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.
BuildaBridge 205 West Tulpehocken St Philadelphia, PA 19144 Email: info@buildabridge.org Phone: (215) 842-0428 Fax: (215) 842-2025	BuildaBridge is a nonprofit arts education and intervention organization that engages the transformative power of the arts to bring hope and healing to children, families and communities in the tough places of the world. BuildaBridge spans barriers of race, class, faith and culture to promote holistic personal, family and community development.
Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry 35 West Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-843-2340	The Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry provides food, fuel, clothing, housing and other emergency assistance to those who live in the Northwest section of Philadelphia. The Crisis Ministry is also a referral source, which provides accurate information to help connect clients to available resources.
Friends Free Library of Germantown 5418 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-951-2300	A community resource for more than one hundred years.
Friends of the Northwest Regional Library Chelten Ave. and Greene St. Philadelphia, PA 19144	A very active support group for Germantown's excellent public library.
Northwest Victim Services, 6376 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-438-4410	Help victims of crime to cope with the stresses of the criminal justice system. Speakers available.
Face to Face Germantown	Face to Face is a human services organization which provides free meals, nurse-managed health care, legal and social services, computer training, creative arts studios, and children’s after school and summer programming. Focusing on the power of human connection, Face to Face creates encounters of hospitality, mutuality, and transformation in the Germantown community.
Center in the Park 5818 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144	Founded in 1968, Center in the Park is a non-profit community center in Northwest Philadelphia primarily focused on the needs of older people.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley 6300 Greene St. Philadelphia, PA 19144 215-844-0700	A non-sectarian retirement community offering Independent Living, personal care, and skilled nursing care on a wooded five-acre campus.
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia (formerly Summerbridge) 31 West Coulter St Philadelphia, PA 19144	An innovative program to help young people of limited means prepare for college. Under its new management, it continues its partnership with Germantown Friends School.
My Place Germantown 209 East Price Street Philadelphia PA 19144 215-848-2892	My Place Germantown is a Pennsylvania not-for-profit organization whose mission is to reduce omelessness in the Germantown section of Philadelphia by providing permanent supportive housing for homeless males with strong ties to the area.

Community Gardens

Contact Information	Notes
Pastorius Community Garden 10 E Pastorius St Philadelphia PA 19144 pastoriusgardens@gmail.com	Pastorius Community Gardens is a neighborhood association that seeks to create an organic community garden and permaculture orchard in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. Our mission is to increase access to locally grown affordable nutrition, provide educational opportunities in organic vegetable and fruit production, and create a green space where our neighborhood may come together to share their stories, recipes, and seeds.
Church Lane Garden 234-48 Church Lane Philadelphia PA 19144	Founded in 1978, this vegetable and flower garden is a Neighborhood Gardens Association member.
Hansberry Garden and Nature Center 5150 Wayne Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144	The Hansberry Garden and Nature Center is a community garden and resource for environmental education in Southwest Germantown at Wayne and Hansberry.
Mastery Pickett Community Garden	Located on the campus of Mastery Charter School, Wayne and Chelten Ave, this garden welcomes both student and neighborhood volunteers.

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