Nonprofit
Philly Unknown Project
A grassroots nonprofit that does hand to hand outreach on the street in Kensington and wider Philadelphia. It hands out bags with snacks, socks, hygiene supplies and resource information, and it runs the Ruth Street Garden.
- Free
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What they do
Help with outreach, pack compassion bags, support the group's initiatives and events, work at the hub, or pick up donations.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Neighbors
When and where
No days or hours are published. Volunteers arrange shifts by email. The Ruth Street Garden also hosts community events, such as scout sessions and compost giveaways.
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
Hub
- Address
- D Street and Indiana, Kensington
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email phillyunknownproject@gmail.com with Volunteer Interest as the subject, and ask about the next shift..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
You help with street outreach or pack compassion bags, and some volunteers help at the hub or with the Ruth Street Garden. You arrange a shift by email first. Volunteering costs nothing.
Tips for your first visit
- Use Volunteer Interest as the subject line of your email.
- The site gives no hub hours, so ask about times before you go to D Street and Indiana.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: A public volunteer email is listed and the roles are described, but the site gives no schedule, training or first shift steps..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Free to volunteer. Donations are welcome through the group's donation page.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
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.
- Website: phillyunknownproject.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: phillyunknownproject.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: phillyunknownproject@gmail.com Source: phillyunknownproject.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Britt Carpenter Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: phillyunknownproject.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Instagram, Facebook Source: phillyunknownproject.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
- November 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, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- phillyunknownproject.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Location, Contacts, First step, Schedule
- inquirer.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status
- billypenn.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Summary
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