Nonprofit
Influencing Action Movement
Also called: Influencing Action Movement Foundation
Working since 2011, this group matches high school students with mentors and runs workshops, seminars and youth conferences.
- Background check
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What they do
Students in grades 9 to 12 can apply to the mentoring program. Adults who want to mentor pass a background check, child abuse clearances and fingerprinting, then keep in touch with their student at least once a week. The group also offers workshops on topics such as public speaking and conflict resolution, and it holds a youth conference.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Teens
When and where
Mentoring days run during the school year from 5 to 7:30 pm and include dinner. The group posts sign-up for each program year, so check the current year's registration before you plan to join.
- Times
- Evening
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19102
- Part of the city
- Central
Mailing address (IRS)
A mailing address on file, not a meeting place. We show only the ZIP code.
- ZIP code
- 19138
- Part of the city
- Upper North
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email info@influencingaction.org to ask about the current student registration, or to ask how to become a mentor. Mentors finish their clearances before they are matched..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
A mentoring day runs from 5 to 7:30 pm and starts with dinner and networking. Students introduce themselves, write a short journal reflection, take a lesson, and fill in a feedback survey. Mentors keep in touch with their student at least once a week. The page lists no program fee.
Tips for your first visit
- Students: arrive by 6 pm, since arrivals after 6:01 pm are marked late.
- Mentors: start the clearances early, because they come before any match.
- Ask for the current year's registration, since the application link on the high school page is for an older year.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Students apply for a program year, and mentors must clear background and child abuse checks and fingerprinting before they are matched, so the way in is an application rather than a drop in..
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
- This group asks for a background check.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: influencingaction.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@influencingaction.org Source: influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Felicia Harris Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: X, Facebook, Instagram Source: influencingaction.org
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
- December 2025 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status
- influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Requirements
- influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, First step
- influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life
- influencingaction.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do
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