Student group
Alzheimer's Buddies
Penn students who are paired with a nursing home resident living with dementia and spend about an hour with them each week.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Older adults and all ages together in Philly
senior centers, friendly visits, intergenerational projects, rides and errands
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Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Anointed to Serve Ministries
Helps older adults stay safe and independent at home with personal help, connections to services, and protection from exploitation.
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 Central
The Best Day of My Life So Far
A nonprofit that uses storytelling to ease loneliness and isolation, mostly among older adults. Storytelling groups meet at partner sites, and the group also trains youth and professionals in the same storytelling approach.
- Free
Last seen active: June 2026
Program 路 University Southwest
Catholic Housing and Community Services Star Harbor Senior Center Satellite
Catholic Housing and Community Services Star Harbor Senior Center Satellite is a senior center in the University Southwest part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 Lower Northwest
Center at Journey's Way
A community center for adults 55 and older in Roxborough, run by Intercommunity Action, with a caf茅 style lunch, fitness and art classes, and volunteer roles.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 55 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 Central
Center for Emerging Visual Artists
A Philadelphia nonprofit, founded in 1983, that supports emerging visual artists through a fellowship, citywide exhibitions, and community outreach. It also runs the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, where visitors see artists' studios.
- Free
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Center in the Park
A senior center on Germantown Avenue with classes, exercise and health programs, meals, and an ombudsman program that visits care homes. Volunteers have helped with office work, environmental projects, and that ombudsman program.
- Free
- Ages 55 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower North
CHCS Norris Square Center
CHCS Norris Square Center is a senior center listed by the City of Philadelphia in the Lower North part of the city, a place where older adults can get together for activities and services. Call ahead for hours.
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
Comfort Caring Canines
A Collegeville nonprofit that brings certified therapy dog teams to nursing homes, hospitals and reading programs across southeastern Pennsylvania. It also runs a crisis support team for school districts.
- Ages 18 and up
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Community Enrichment Fitness Network
A Philadelphia nonprofit that helps older adults eat well and stay active through health events, nutrition programs, and a senior community where people meet and keep moving.
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit 路 Upper North
Community Made
Neighbors in East Oak Lane who connect residents, local businesses, and groups to help the area live and work well together. Volunteers and youth prepare and deliver meals to older neighbors each week, and the group runs weekly wellness check-ins.
Last seen active: August 2025
Program 路 River Wards
Crochet Circle at Lutheran Settlement House
A weekly crochet circle at the Lutheran Settlement House Fishtown office for adults 55 and older. Volunteer instructors help people make friends, get better at crochet, or learn from the start.
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 55 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 West
Firehouse Active Adult Center
A senior center on Haverford Avenue in West Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging runs itself. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program
Foster Grandparents
Pays a stipend to income eligible seniors who volunteer 15 to 40 hours a week mentoring children ages 3 to 7 in Philadelphia Pre-K and elementary classrooms, as part of the national AmeriCorps Seniors network.
- Ages 55 and up
- Clearances needed
- Background check
Last seen active: February 2025
Program 路 Central
Foster Grandparents (City of Philadelphia)
Adults 55 and older with limited income who spend their days in pre-K and elementary classrooms, giving one-on-one help to children ages 3 to 7 and earning a stipend for their time.
- Free
- Ages 55 and up
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit 路 University Southwest
Helping Hands Ministry
Faith-based ministry that helps seniors and their caregivers with eldercare information, referrals, and a benevolence fund, mostly in Southwest and West Philadelphia.
- Free
Last seen active: November 2025
Faith community 路 Lower Northeast
Holy Innocents Parish
A Catholic parish in Hunting Park with Masses in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. It also runs a food pantry and a Monday afternoon group for seniors.
- Free
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Catholic
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Last active date not known yet
Friends group 路 North
Hunting Park United
A neighborhood group in Hunting Park that cleans and greens the park, plants trees and gardens, and runs family fitness days and senior programs.
Last seen active: October 2026
Club 路 Hunting Park
Hunting Park We Walk PHL walkers
A walking group in the Hunting Park neighborhood that is part of the citywide We Walk PHL program. Most members are in their 60s to 80s, and the group has slow, medium and fast walks.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2025
Program 路 River Wards
Juniata Park Older Adult Center
A lunch site on East Sedgley Avenue in Juniata Park. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower North
King Older Adult Center
An older adult center in the Lower North part of the city, King Older Adult Center is on the City's list of senior centers and sites where people can meet, take part in activities and find services.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper Far Northeast
KleinLife
KleinLife is a senior center listed by the City of Philadelphia in the Upper Far Northeast part of the city, a place where older adults can get together for activities and services. Call ahead for hours.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper Far Northeast
Kleinlife Northeast & Kleinlife Russian Satellite
Kleinlife Northeast & Kleinlife Russian Satellite is a senior center in the Upper Far Northeast part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper Far Northeast
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
KleinLife's Northeast Philadelphia senior center on Jamison Avenue. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: August 2024
Program 路 Central Northeast
KleinLife: Rhawnhurst
KleinLife's senior center on Strahle Street in Rhawnhurst. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: August 2024
Program 路 Upper Far Northeast
KleinLife: Russian-Speaking Satellite
A Russian-speaking lunch site run by KleinLife at its Northeast Philadelphia address. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: August 2024
Nonprofit 路 Upper Northwest
Let Me Breathe
A Philadelphia nonprofit that works with area youth and police, gives a training scholarship called the Life Award, and supports seniors, people in prison, military families, and young children who have lost both parents.
Last active date not known yet
Program 路 Lower North
Lutheran Settlement House
Lutheran Settlement House is a senior center listed by the City of Philadelphia in the Lower North part of the city, a place where older adults can get together for activities and services. Call ahead for hours.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 River Wards
Lutheran Settlement House Senior Center
A senior center for adults 55 and older at Lutheran Settlement House in Fishtown, with more than 20 weekly classes and activities such as fitness, art, line dancing and card games. Most classes need no sign-up.
- Low cost
- Ages 55 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 North
Mann Older Adult Center
An older adult center on North 5th Street where adults 60 and up can get a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
Marconi Older Adult Program
A program for adults 50 and older at the South Philadelphia Boys and Girls Club, with a grab-and-go lunch, coffee and conversation, games, crafts, technology classes, fitness, and trips.
- Free
- Ages 50 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower North
Martin Luther King Older Adult Center
An older adult center on West Cecil B. Moore Avenue that serves a weekday lunch to adults 60 and up at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Student group
MINHUET at the University of Pennsylvania
A student music group that brings live music to nursing homes and hospitals in West Philadelphia, so residents and patients hear Penn musicians.
- Students only: Penn
Last active date not known yet
Program 路 River Wards
Nativity BVM Senior Community Center
A senior community center on Belgrade Street where adults 60 and up can eat lunch on weekdays at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 River Wards
Nativity Satellite Program
An older adult center in the River Wards part of the city, Nativity Satellite Program is on the City's list of senior centers and sites where people can meet, take part in activities and find services.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower North
Norris Square Senior Center
Norris Square Senior Center is a senior center in the Lower North part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central Northeast
Northeast Older Adult Center
An older adult center on Bustleton Avenue where adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
Northern Living Center
A senior community center on North Franklin Street with group exercise, games, crafts, music, outings, and one-on-one help with Medicare, Social Security, and other benefits.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
On-Lok House
On-Lok House is a senior center in the Central part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
On-Lok House
A lunch site on North 10th Street. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community 路 West Park
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
A Presbyterian church on City Avenue with Sunday worship, Sunday School and youth groups, choirs, and service projects such as the Kensington Project service day.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Wheelchair accessible
- Faith community: Protestant
Last seen active: September 2026
Program 路 Lower Northeast
Peter Brassi NE Senior Center
Peter Brassi NE Senior Center is a senior center in the Lower Northeast part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower Northeast
Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center
A Northeast Philadelphia senior center on Frankford Avenue with bingo, cards, exercise, computer lessons, trips, and a caseworker who helps with benefits.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
PHA Cassie L. Holly Apartments Satellite
A lunch site at a Philadelphia Housing Authority building on Dickinson Street. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper Northwest
PHA Emlen Arms Satellite
A lunch site at a Philadelphia Housing Authority building on Emlen Street. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
PHA Senior Centers (Wilson Park, Cassie L. Holley, Emlen Arms)
Free senior centers at three Philadelphia Housing Authority sites, open to housing residents and to seniors from the wider community. Members take part in meals, dance and exercise classes, movies, and trips around the city.
- Free
Last active date not known yet
Program 路 South
PHA Wilson Park Satellite
A lunch site at a Philadelphia Housing Authority building on Jackson Street. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
Philadelphia Housing Authority Cassie L. Holly Apts. Satelite
Philadelphia Housing Authority Cassie L. Holly Apts. Satelite is a senior center in the South part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper Northwest
Philadelphia Housing Authority Emlen Arms Satelite
Philadelphia Housing Authority Emlen Arms Satelite is a senior center in the Upper Northwest part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
Philadelphia Housing Authority Wilson Park Satellite
Philadelphia Housing Authority Wilson Park Satellite is a senior center in the South part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
Philadelphia Senior Center - Avenue of the Arts and Asia-Pacific Senior Resource Center
Philadelphia Senior Center, Avenue of the Arts and Asia-Pacific Senior Resource Center is a senior center in the Central part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 North
Philadelphia Senior Center -Alleghany Branch
Philadelphia Senior Center -Alleghany Branch is a senior center in the North part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 North
Philadelphia Senior Center, Allegheny Branch
The Allegheny Branch of the Philadelphia Senior Center on West Allegheny Avenue. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Central
Philadelphia Senior Center, Avenue of the Arts
A senior center on South Broad Street. Its name also includes the Asian Pacific Resource Center, and adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Club
Philadelphia-Kinship Care & Seniors Support Network (Optimist Club 02362)
An Optimist club based in Philadelphia, named for kinship care and support for seniors. The national directory lists a noon meeting at Greater Harrison Community Center, but shows no recent news.
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit
RSVP Volunteers
A regional volunteer group based in King of Prussia that covers Philadelphia and three nearby counties. Its volunteers tutor and coach students online, read to young children, and help people understand Medicare plans.
- Ages 18 and up
- Online OK
Last seen active: January 2025
Program 路 Central
Senior Companion Program (Philadelphia Corporation for Aging)
Volunteers aged 55 and up who visit older adults living at home who are lonely, isolated or have health or sight challenges, offering friendship, steady company and some practical help.
- Free
- Ages 55 and up
- Background check
Last seen active: December 2025
Program 路 Central
South Philadelphia Older Adult Center
An older adult center on East Passyunk Avenue where adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
South Philly Older Adult Center
South Philly Older Adult Center is a senior center in the South part of the city that the City lists as a place for older neighbors to gather and join activities.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower Southwest
Southwest Senior Center
A senior center on Elmwood Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia that the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging runs itself. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Lower Southwest
Southwest Senior Center 6916 Elmwood Ave. (19142) 19142 215-937-1880
Southwest Senior Center 6916 Elmwood Ave. (19142) 19142 215-937-1880 is a senior center listed by the City of Philadelphia in the Lower Southwest part of the city, a place where older adults can get together for activities and services. Call ahead for hours.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 River Wards
St. Anne's Senior Community Center
A lunch site on East Cumberland Street, listed with CHCS. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: August 2024
Program 路 South
St. Edmonds Senior Community Center
A senior community center on South 21st Street where adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 South
St. Edmonds Senior Community Center Catholic Housing and Community Services
An older adult center in the South part of the city, St. Edmonds Senior Community Center Catholic Housing and Community Services is on the City's list of senior centers and sites where people can meet, take part in activities and find services.
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community 路 River Wards
St. John Cantius Parish
A Catholic parish with Sunday Masses at 8, 10 and 11:30 am, some Masses said in Polish, and a Saturday evening vigil.
- Free
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Catholic
- Polish
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 University Southwest
Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center
Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center is a senior center listed by the City of Philadelphia in the University Southwest part of the city, a place where older adults can get together for activities and services. Call ahead for hours.
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 University Southwest
Star Harbor Senior Community Center
A lunch site on Springfield Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, listed with CHCS. Adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch here at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: August 2024
Faith community 路 Upper Northwest
Summit Presbyterian Church
A Presbyterian church on Greene Street with 10 am Sunday worship in person or on Zoom. It runs Elder Diner, a home-cooked lunch for people 55 and older, and collects supplies for blessing bags for people experiencing homelessness.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Protestant
- Online OK
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit 路 Upper North
Talking Tech w/ Wayne
A nonprofit that offers free tech help, especially to older adults: a free helpline, in-person discussion groups, a newsletter, a TV show and a podcast.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 Upper North
West Oak Lane Senior Center
A senior center on Ogontz Avenue in West Oak Lane where adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Program 路 University Southwest
West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
A senior community center on North 41st Street in West Philadelphia where adults 60 and up can eat a weekday lunch at no cost.
- Free
- Ages 60 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Includes: senior centers and clubs, friendly visits and phone calls, programs for all ages together, retiree volunteer corps, senior fitness and social dances, nursing home and hospice volunteering, rides and errands for neighbors.