Guides for getting started

New to Philly

New in town? The fastest way to feel at home is to show up in the same places a few times.

A good way to begin

Pick one place close to where you live.
Go three times before you decide. Faces and routines get familiar with every visit.
Bring a friend if you can. It helps.

First chats with strangers usually go better than people expect. Most groups are happy to see someone new.

Want an easy first regular thing? Try a quizzo night. It is bar trivia in the same place every week, so you keep seeing the same friendly faces.

Groups that are very welcoming to newcomers

298 groups

Club · Lower Northwest
Bicycle Club of Philadelphia
An all-volunteer nonprofit that promotes biking in the Philadelphia area and runs free group rides for every speed and skill level.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · University Southwest
Books Through Bars
A volunteer-run group that sends free books to people in prison who write asking for them. Its office is on Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia.
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 18 and up
Last active date not known yet
Club
Delaware Valley Fly Fishers
A club for fly anglers and fly tiers from around the Delaware Valley. Members learn casting, fly tying and fishing, go on day and multi-day fishing trips, and take part in conservation and education work.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Club · Upper Northwest
Germantown Country Dancers
A dance group that holds weekly English country dances, monthly workshops and dances, barn dances, and teen dances, with live bands, callers, and a Colonial performance group.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Jazz Attack
A nonprofit swing dance group that runs a lesson and social dancing every Thursday night, with live jazz on some nights.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Koresh Dance Company
Dance company based at Rittenhouse Square that also runs a studio with adult and children's classes. Its public work includes performances, outreach, and a school.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Central
Old First United Church of Christ
A United Church of Christ congregation near 4th and Race streets that worships on Sunday in person and on Zoom, hosts Sunday suppers, and runs historical tours.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Protestant
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Club
Philadelphia Gryphons Rugby Football Club
A rugby club open to athletes of any background, fitness level, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It runs Rugby 101 sessions for newcomers and practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Club
Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club
A Philadelphia mahjong club that meets every week for players of all levels. It has a clubhouse in Old City, teaches newcomers, and its president said in August 2026 that weekly crowds had grown to about 50 people.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: August 2026
Faith community · Upper Northwest
Springboard Meditation Sangha
A meditation community rooted in Buddhist practice, open to anyone who wants to practice together. It offers free online sessions and in-person gatherings in Philadelphia and nearby.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Buddhist
- Online OK
Last seen active: August 2026
Nonprofit · Upper Northwest
Thursday Night Contra Dance (PATMAD)
A weekly contra dance in Mount Airy run by the nonprofit Philadelphia Area Traditional Music and Dance group, with a beginner lesson before each dance.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
5 Shorts Project
A Philadelphia film group that helps local residents make their own short films, with no filmmaking background needed. It also runs teen film programs and a yearly teen film festival.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: July 2026
Nonprofit · Upper Northwest
African American Genealogy Group
A nonprofit that helps people trace African American family history. It holds free public meetings with a speaker most months, and members can also join members-only workshops and interest group meetings.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · West Park
AfterShock Fam
A nonprofit that runs music and arts workshops for kids, including DJ, beatmaking and music production camps, and pairs young people with one-on-one mentors. It also connects artists who want to mentor.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Online OK
Last seen active: December 2024
Nonprofit · Lower North
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
An Arab arts and language group in Philadelphia. It runs after-school art and drumming for students, Arabic classes for kids and adults, and gallery shows on the second Thursday of each month.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Alliance Française de Philadelphie
The French cultural center in Philadelphia. It teaches adults French from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced), and it runs French conversation meals and book clubs for adults and teens.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Online OK
- French
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit · Central
America-Italy Society of Philadelphia
A nonprofit that links Philadelphia with Italy through Italian language courses, conversation classes, film nights, concerts and an Italian book club.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
- Italian
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Central
Annunciation B.V.M. Parish
A Catholic parish at 10th and Dickinson streets with Masses in English and Spanish, a Hispanic ministry and an adult faith formation program. It also runs religious education for children and hosts parish events such as a St. Nicholas Italian Festival.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Catholic
- Spanish
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · Old City
Arch Street Friends Meeting
A Quaker meeting in Old City where people sit together in silent worship on Sunday mornings and on Wednesday evenings on Zoom. Families can use a children's program during the school year.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Quaker
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit · University City
Arlen Specter US Squash Center
A squash center that runs junior programs, a summer squash camp for players of every skill level, lessons, and club events.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: September 2026
Program · University Southwest
The Arts League
A contemporary art center in West Philadelphia, also listed as the University City Arts League. Artists teach adult classes and workshops, members can use open studio time, and kids can join an after school art program.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia
An autistic-led group that runs free art classes, exhibitions, and community events for autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled artists in the Delaware Valley.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Club · Central
Avalon String Band
A Mummers string band with its address on South 2nd Street, the Two Street area. It welcomes beginners as well as experienced players and marches in the New Year's Day parade.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: January 2026
Garden · Upper North
Awbury Arboretum Food Forest Work Days
Volunteers who help look after the food forest at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. Planting and orchard care work days are listed through the Philadelphia Orchard Project, and Awbury's volunteer office takes questions by email.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Central
B'nai Abraham Chabad
A Chabad congregation at 527 Lombard Street that invites Jews of all backgrounds to study, pray, and make friends. It offers adult Torah study and links to a preschool and a Hebrew school.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Jewish
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · River Wards
Beacon Church
A Presbyterian congregation on East Cumberland Street that describes itself as LGBTQIA+ affirming and family-friendly. It holds a worship service and a free community dinner on the first Sunday of each month.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Protestant
Last active date not known yet
Club
Belles and Chimes Philly
A pinball league for women players that meets at Barcade Fishtown on the second Tuesday of each month. Players sign in at a sheet at the venue, play league games, and join the group's tournaments.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026
Club
Ben Franklin Mob H3
A Philadelphia hash running group. A rotating hare lays a trail, and runners follow it at any pace, often in costume.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Lower North
Berean Presbyterian Church
A Presbyterian church near Broad and Diamond streets on the Temple University campus that worships on Sunday and streams services online.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Protestant
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · Upper Far Northeast
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
A Presbyterian church in Northeast Philadelphia with adult Sunday school and an 11 am worship service, also shared online.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Protestant
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit
Block by Block Philly
A volunteer-run nonprofit that organizes cleanups against litter and illegal dumping across Philadelphia. It also hosts block parties and works with schools and businesses on clean streets.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Student group
Blockchain at Penn
A student group for undergraduate, graduate and MBA students who want to learn about blockchain, crypto and Web3. It works with partners on education and research, and sends committee members to conferences and hackathons.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: March 2026
Nonprofit · North
Bowerbird, INC.
A Philadelphia nonprofit that presents music, dance and film, and runs synth classes and a free community synth studio.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · River Wards
Bridesburg United Methodist Church
A United Methodist church in Bridesburg that holds a weekly Sunday service and runs a Tuesday food pantry for families in the 19137 and 19134 ZIP codes. The church describes itself as small and friendly.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Protestant
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit · Online
Broad Street Review
An online arts and culture magazine with essays, reviews, features, profiles and a podcast, plus a free weekly newsletter. Writers can send in work.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Program
Business and individual volunteer opportunities (Parks and Recreation)
The general entry point for weeding, planting, trail clearing, rec center after school help and special event volunteering such as the Broad Street Run, outside of a specific Friends group.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit · Central
BYO Printmaking Collaborative
A printmaking studio in Old City with equipment for screen printing, etching, relief printing, and book arts. Members share the studio, and the public can visit it on First Fridays.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
C.O.D.E. (Community of Developers & Engineers)
A community for people who build software in Philadelphia. Members meet for weekly coding sessions to work on problems side by side, and the group runs a hackathon every quarter.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Caribbean Festival and Cultural Organization of Pennsylvania Inc.
Runs a free, family festival each August celebrating Caribbean culture with music, food, fashion and vendors, staffed by volunteers.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: August 2026
Faith community · Central
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The mother church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, open to anyone who wants to pray or attend Mass. Its website lists weekend and weekday Mass times and a public phone line.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Catholic
- Spanish
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit · Lower Northwest
Center at Journey's Way
A community center for adults 55 and older in Roxborough, run by Intercommunity Action, with a café style lunch, fitness and art classes, and volunteer roles.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 55 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Central
Center City Mosque
A small mosque on Walnut Street that holds daily prayers, Friday prayers and weekly Quran circles for children, youth and adults. It also holds Ramadan iftar gatherings and Eid prayers.
- Newcomers welcome
- Faith community: Muslim
Last seen active: October 2026
Faith community · Central
Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting
A Quaker meeting that worships on Sunday mornings in the meetinghouse at Friends Center in Center City, in person or on Zoom. It offers childcare for young children and religious education for school-age children.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Quaker
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · Upper Northwest
Chestnut Hill Monthly Meeting
A Quaker meeting in Chestnut Hill with Sunday worship in its meetinghouse and on Zoom, a Sunday School, hymn singing, and adult classes. The site invites anyone to join.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Quaker
- Online OK
- Spanish
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · Upper Northwest
Christ Ascension Lutheran Church
A Lutheran congregation on Germantown Avenue with Sunday worship and a short weekday noon prayer that neighbors are invited to join.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Protestant
Last active date not known yet
Faith community · Lower Far Northeast
Christ the King Parish
A Catholic parish at Morrell Avenue and Chesterfield Road in Northeast Philadelphia. It runs CYO sports for children, religious education and adult faith formation, and sends parish news through Flocknote.
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
- Faith community: Catholic
Last seen active: September 2026
Student group · University Southwest
The Christian Association Student Community
A Christian community at Penn, open to students, staff and neighbors. It offers a weekly Wednesday dinner and discussion, a free online English class, a mentoring program for West Philadelphia high school students, and a monthly Night Church gathering.
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: September 2026
Club · South
City of Brotherly Love Softball League
A slow pitch softball league for LGBTQIA+ players and their allies. Divisions run from recreational to competitive, and the league offers new player clinics and social events.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: September 2026

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570 groups

Friends group · University Southwest
Cobbs Creek Ambassadors
Volunteers who clean up and care for Cobbs Creek Park. They run registered cleanups by zone, hand out plants, and host a yearly summer festival at Whitby Park.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · River Wards
East Kensington Neighbors Association
East Kensington neighbors who meet once a month to share concerns and run committees for cleanups, greening, youth programs, historic preservation, and zoning. A member can join a committee or simply come to the monthly meeting.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Elfreth's Alley Association, Inc
Keeps Elfreth's Alley and its history in view. The association runs a small museum in two of the Alley's houses, leads guided tours, and holds events such as a fall makers market and a December holiday event.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group · South
Friends of Carpenter Green Park
An all-volunteer nonprofit that looks after Carpenter Green Park in the Graduate Hospital area. Members help with daily upkeep, park events, and keeping the park safe and clean.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group · Central
Friends of Columbus Square
Neighbors who look after Columbus Square park. They host park cleanups, outdoor movie nights, and neighborhood events, and they want the park to be a shared space for everyone nearby.
- Newcomers welcome
Last active date not known yet
Friends group · South
Friends of Dickinson Square Park
Neighbors who care for John Dickinson Square Park in South Philadelphia. A Tree Team waters young trees each week, a gardening committee tends the park, and a parents' committee works with families.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group · Lower Southwest
Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery
Volunteers who clean up and restore Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia. They hold clean-up days through the year, and you can come to just one.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group · Upper Northwest
Friends of Pastorius Park
Volunteers who look after Pastorius Park in Chestnut Hill: they care for its plantings, waterways, and historic structures, and work with the city's parks department.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Friends group · Lower North
The Friends of Sedgley Woods
Volunteers who look after Sedgley Woods, a 27-hole disc golf course in Fairmount Park. They run monthly workdays, weekly rounds, and monthly singles tournaments, and playing the course is always free.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Lower North
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
A housing nonprofit that builds and repairs homes with volunteers across Philadelphia and runs the ReStore. Individuals and groups can volunteer, and the page says all volunteers are welcome.
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 16 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Lower North
Historic Fair Hill
A North Philadelphia community organization that cares for the Fair Hill burial ground, a historic Quaker site that holds the graves of abolitionists and early women's rights leaders. It also runs reading, garden, and tree-planting programs and community events.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Network or meetup
Historic Germantown
A partnership of about 20 historic houses, museums and gardens in northwest Philadelphia. Its sites offer tours, free events and a volunteer garden program at Wyck.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group
Passyunk Square Civic Association
Passyunk Square Civic Association is a volunteer-run nonprofit for the Passyunk Square neighborhood, which runs from Broad Street to 6th Street and from Washington Avenue to Tasker Street. It works on local history and character, neighborhood events, and small business support, and it follows zoning and development plans in the area.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · South
People's Budget Office
A Philadelphia group that helps residents understand the city budget and push for public money for the services people need. Anyone can attend a Budget 101 or Budget 201 workshop or monthly office hours, take the budget survey, or join the newsletter.
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: June 2026
Neighborhood or civic group
Point Breeze Community Development Coalition
A community group for Point Breeze in South Philadelphia. It holds a monthly meeting, runs committees on housing, jobs, safety, quality of life and youth, and is a City registered community organization that talks over zoning and development plans.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Ridge Park Civic Association
A volunteer-run, non-partisan community group for the Roxborough and Manayunk area since 1995. It reviews zoning requests, plants street trees, organizes neighborhood cleanups, and supports historic preservation.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Upper Northwest
SoLo/Germantown Civic Association
SoLo/Germantown Civic Association is one of the community organizations registered with the City to review nearby zoning and building proposals in the Upper Northwest part of the city. Neighbors can follow what is planned and speak up.
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Upper Far Northeast
Somerton Civic Association
A neighborhood group the City of Philadelphia has registered to be consulted on zoning and development in the Upper Far Northeast part of the city, Somerton Civic Association gives neighbors a place to hear about projects and respond.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Lower Northwest
Upper Roxborough Civic Association
The volunteer civic association for Upper Roxborough and a registered community organization. It meets every second Wednesday at Roxborough Church, and new neighbors are welcome to come to a meeting and get to know the board.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · University Southwest
Cedar Park Neighbors
A community association for the Cedar Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia, open to households and businesses there. It holds public community meetings, runs committees such as parks and holiday baskets, and sends a weekly newsletter.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Code for Philly
Volunteers who build free, open source tools that help the public in Philadelphia. The group keeps a directory of projects where people can find a place to help.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Club · Fishtown and Lower Kensington
Fishtown Beer Runners
A weekly social run that has met every Thursday since 2007. Runners go at their own pace, then finish at a pub for a drink or two.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Ages 21 and up
Last seen active: October 2026
Club · 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
Network or meetup · West Park
365 Brothers Foundation
Men in family and community roles who care for neighborhoods. They teach and encourage young people and local advocates about gun violence, schools, and neglected spaces, and they run neighborhood clean-ups each spring and fall.
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit · West
Achieveability
Achieveability is a nonprofit working to end generational poverty for West Philadelphia families through housing help, mentoring, workshops, and job support. The City also lists it as a Neighborhood Advisory Committee and a registered community organization.
Last seen active: October 2026
Club
Achilles International Philadelphia
The Philadelphia chapter of Achilles International, which helps people with disabilities walk, run, and race. Members set goals and train with volunteer guide runners.
Last active date not known yet
Neighborhood or civic group
Adult Education Philadelphia (volunteer tutors)
The city's adult education program, run with community partners. It trains volunteer tutors to help adults build reading, writing, math, computer, and English skills.
- Free
- Ages 16 and up
Last seen active: August 2026
Nonprofit · Central
Asian Americans United
A Philadelphia nonprofit, founded in 1985, that builds leadership in Asian American communities. It runs youth leadership programs, a yearly Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown, culture and storytelling projects, and civic and immigrant rights work.
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
A member supported library, archive and talk space focused on Philadelphia's books, buildings and history. Members can borrow books, and visitors can join small discussion groups and attend talks.
- Low cost
- Wheelchair accessible
- Spanish
- French
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Upper North
Awbury Arboretum Neighbors
Awbury Arboretum Neighbors is a neighbors group for East Germantown, founded in 1974, that sends out newsletters and meeting notices and meets online each month to talk over local issues, including zoning and development.
- Low cost
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Central
Bella Vista Neighbors Association
Bella Vista Neighbors Association is one of the community organizations registered with the City to review nearby zoning and building proposals in the Central part of the city. Neighbors can follow what is planned and speak up.
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · North Delaware
Bless Philadelphia
Neighbors and community leaders who run a weekly food pantry and shower service, hold block cleanups, ran a holiday toy drive, and offer mental health first aid training. Their work on violence prevention and job readiness is still mostly in planning.
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association
Neighbors in Brewerytown and Sharswood who review zoning requests for nearby building projects. Each month they hold a Zoom meeting where residents hear from applicants and vote, then they send the Zoning Board of Adjustment their position.
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Central
CAIR Philadelphia Chapter
The Philadelphia chapter of a civil rights group for Muslim communities. It helps people report discrimination, publishes know your rights guides, runs a youth leadership program, and shares voter registration information.
- Free
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · University Southwest
Centennial Parkside CDC
A community development group for East Parkside that works to preserve and revitalize the area through partnerships. In May 2026 it listed a spring festival in North Star Park.
- Free
Last seen active: May 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Center City Residents Association (CCRA)
A neighborhood group the City of Philadelphia has registered to be consulted on zoning and development in the Central part of the city, Center City Residents Association (CCRA) gives neighbors a place to hear about projects and respond.
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Central
Central Delaware Advocacy Group (CDAG)
If you care about what gets built near you, Central Delaware Advocacy Group (CDAG) is a City registered community organization in the Central part of the city that hears about zoning and development proposals.
- Free
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Central Roxborough Civic Association (CRCA)
Central Roxborough Civic Association (CRCA) is one of the community organizations registered with the City to review nearby zoning and building proposals in the Lower Northwest part of the city. Neighbors can follow what is planned and speak up.
- Low cost
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Upper Northwest
Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District
The Chestnut Hill Business District runs public cleanups and street events in the Chestnut Hill shopping area. It is also one of the City's registered community organizations, so it reviews variance requests for projects inside its district.
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Upper North
Chew and Belfield Neighbors Club Incorporated
Chew and Belfield Neighbors Club is a nonprofit founded in 1981 that runs neighborhood cleanups, free tutoring and classes, and job help, and holds a free summer clothing and furniture giveaway.
- Low cost
- Kids OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Central
Children First Action Fund
A Pennsylvania advocacy group that pushes lawmakers to invest in children living with poverty and hardship. It publishes election guides and candidate questionnaire answers so families can see where officials stand.
- Online OK
Last active date not known yet
Nonprofit · West Park
Community Empowerment Organization (CEO)
A Philadelphia group that helps whole families build self-sufficiency and learn about services they can use. Its YES youth program, running since 1997, works to keep students in school, and its site has voter pages for 2026.
Last seen active: October 2025
Nonprofit · 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
Neighborhood or civic group · Online
Dearnley Park Civic Association
Dearnley Park neighbors who meet on Zoom to review zoning board requests and city projects, such as a water main replacement, and speak up for the area. The group has also talked about cleanup projects with a neighboring association.
- Low cost
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit
Design Advocacy Group (DAG)
A public forum that pushes for better design and fairer outcomes in Philadelphia's planning, architecture, preservation and building projects. It holds monthly public events and publishes advocacy articles.
Last seen active: September 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Central
Dickinson Square West Civic Association
A neighbors' association for the area between 4th and 6th Streets, from Washington Avenue to Snyder Avenue. It works on parks, cleanups, safety, and zoning, and the City consults it on local development.
Last seen active: October 2026
Neighborhood or civic group · Lower Northwest
East Falls Community Council
An all-volunteer nonprofit, incorporated in 1975, that speaks for East Falls residents on zoning, development and neighborhood issues. It meets monthly and holds open forums, such as a candidates night before local elections.
- Low cost
Last seen active: October 2026
Nonprofit · Lower Northwest
East Falls Historical Society
A society that records and shares the history of the East Falls neighborhood in Philadelphia through lectures, walking tours, oral histories, and an online archive. Its talks and tours are announced on the site.
- Low cost
- Online OK
Last seen active: October 2026

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