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Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition

A volunteer group for the Hawthorne neighborhood in South Philadelphia. It works on safety, zoning, parks and street trees, and youth and adult computer classes, and it holds open community meetings for neighbors.

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What they do

Neighbors come to open community meetings, review nearby zoning and building proposals, and join park and street cleanups. The group also runs summer movie nights and jazz concerts in Hawthorne Park. All Hawthorne residents may join, and the site does not mention dues.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Neighbors

When and where

Open community meetings are usually on a Thursday evening at 7 pm, in most months. The meeting is at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., or on Zoom, depending on the month, and the group calendar shows each month's place.

Days
Thursday
Times
Evening

Hawthorne Cultural Center (open community meetings)

Address
1200 Carpenter St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Part of the city
Central

Mailing address (City list)

Address
PO Box 63534, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Part of the city
Central

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to a community meeting at the Hawthorne Cultural Center, 1200 Carpenter St., or on Zoom. Check the group calendar for the next date and place, or sign up for the mailing list on the site..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Community meetings are held in the evening, usually at 7 pm. Recent meeting posts cover the group's work, officer changes, school and City Council issues, and board elections. The meeting is at the Hawthorne Cultural Center or on Zoom, so check which before you go.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check the calendar first, since some meetings are on Zoom and others are at the Hawthorne Cultural Center.
  • Bring a question about a nearby building or zoning project if you have one.
  • Arrive a few minutes early so you can find a seat before the meeting starts.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Open community meetings are public and posted on the group's calendar. Joining is open to Hawthorne residents, and the site does not describe a welcome for first timers..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Cost not known yet

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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