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Abuse - Alcohol & Drug
Abuse - Domestic
Abuse - Sexual
Business & Professional Resources
Child Care
Community Service Organizations
Credit Counseling
Donations - Clothing
Donations - Food
Economic Development
Education
Family
Health Care
Health Related Issues
Housing & Rental Assistance
Job Training
Legal
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resources
Political Organizations
Rape Counseling
Reproductive Services
Senior Citizens
Suicide & Crisis Intervention
Transitional Services
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Abuse - Alcohol & Drug
Organization: Al-Anon
Phone: 215-222-5244
Description: Al-Anon provides counseling services for family members of alcoholics.
Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 215-574-6900
Description: Counseling services for alcoholics.
Organization: Coordinating Office of Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs
Phone: 1-888-545-2600 Referral/Intake or 215-685-5404 (Admin)
Description: The Coordinating Office of Drug & Alcohol Abuse Programs provides a full spectrum of substance abuse treatment, prevention and intervention programs.
Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Address: P.O. Box 15374
Phone: 215-722-8912
Description: The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
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Abuse - Domestic
Organization: Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Address: 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-568-2223
Description: ADL is a not for profit organization dedicated in purpose and program to defending democratic ideals, safeguarding civil rights and combating prejudice, discrimination and bigotry of all kinds.
Organization: Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia Crime Victims Counseling Center (CVCC)
Address: 633 W. Rittenhouse Street, Suite C14 Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215-438-9070
Description: CVCC is a program of the Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization. CVCC provides therapeutic counseling services to individuals, families and groups who have been victimized by crime, especially those suffering from exposure to violence.
Organization: Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC)
Phone: 215-496-0707
Website: http://www.cctckids.org
Description: CCTC provides high quality, comprehensive mental health services to Philadelphia’s neediest children and their families. These services address the effects of abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to early childhood development and assist children in reaching their full potential within their homes, community and society.
Organization: Congreso De Latinos Unidos
Phone: 1-800-575-0027 (24 hrs) or 215-291-8742
Website: http://www.congresso.net
Description: Congresso De Latinos Unidos services North Philadlphia and provides services to victims and children experiencing domestic violence.
Organization: Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP)
Address: 14 W 2nd Street, Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-565-6272
Website: http://www.dapdc.org
Description: DAP provides services to nearly 5,000 victims of domestic violence and their children residing in Delaware County each year. Free, confidential services include: 24-hour hotline, options counseling, advocacy, assistance in gaining protection from abuse orders, legal representation, court accompaniment, emergency shelter, transitional housing, support groups and community education.
Organization: Menergy
Address: 7500 Germantown Avenue, New Covenant Campus,Elders Hall, Suite 5,Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 215-242-2235, Spanish 267-625-6135,
Website: http://www.menergy.org
Description: Menergy, a counseling program in Philadelphia for people who have been abusive to their intimate partners.
Organization: The National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women
Address: 125 S 9th Street, Suite 302, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-351-0010
Email: sueo@ncdbw.org
Description: The National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women provides direct technical assistance, resources, and information to battered women who have defended themselves against life-threatening violence by killing or assaulting their batterers, as well as to members of the defense teams, other professionals and community members.
Organization: Women Against Abuse (WAA)
Address: 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1341
Phone: 215-386-1280
Website: http://www.womenagainstabuse.org
Description: Empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing quality, holistic, and compassionate services. WAA operates the only 24-Hour Emergency Shelter in Philadelphia exclusively for victims and their children; the nation's first legal center for victimized families; and the region's first transitional housing program for abused families.
Organization: Women Anti-Violence Education (WAVE)
Address: 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-241-5720
Email: aware1@afsc.org
Website: www.waveselfdefense.org
Description: Promotes safety, assertiveness, and self-defense for girls and women. Women of any age, shape, size, or physical ability can learn skills and techniques to help them avoid, deter and resist assault, a "don't mess with me" attitude, and effective and practical skills of physical, verbal, and emotional safety.
Organization: Women In Transition (WIT)
Address: 21 S 12th Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-564-5301, 215-751-1111 hotline, National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Email: WITinfo@womenintransitioninc.org
Website: http://www.womenintransitioninc.org
Description: WIT provides free assistance to women who are in a relationship with a male or female partner who is hurting them physically, sexually, or emotionally. WIT also helps women who are confronting addictions to alcohol or other drugs.
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Abuse - Sexual
Organization: SNAP- (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests and Other Clergy)
Address: P.O. Box 38626, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 610-520-0672
Email: snapphila@yahoo.com
Website: http://snapphila.org
Description: SNAP, is a self-help, non-profit organization composed of those who were sexually abused by spiritual leaders (priests, brothers, nuns, ministers, elders, teachers, etc.) Members have found hope, healing and empowerment by joining with other survivors. Please note that having experienced abuse by a spiritual leader is not a requirement for participation in SNAPPhila activities. SNAP welcomes victims of sexual abuse and their allies to join us as well.
Organization: Family Support Line of Delaware County
Address: 100 W. Sixth Street; Ground Level, Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-891-5275
Email: mail@familysupportline.org
Website: http://www.familysupportline.org
Description: Family Support Line of Delaware County, provides treatment services to children and parents who have experienced sexual abuse including individual, family, and group therapy. Adult Survivors and Parents Anonymous groups. Educational consultation/workshops on sexual abuse and sexual misconduct prevention; reporting policies; sexuality issues; separation and divorce; and related issues for professionals, parents, and children. Family Support Line‘s Community Group Program will be starting February 28, 2006. Groups are for girls ages 7 to 18 years who have been sexually abused. This group treatment program provides a powerful setting for children to break down the isolation associated with child sexual abuse. Children learn new coping skills and build self-esteem. Groups are held on Tuesday nights in Norwood, Delaware County. Support services are also available for parents. Transportation and babysitting are provided.
Organization: Women In Transition (WIT)
Address: 21 S. 12th Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: WIT provides free assistance to women who are in a relationship with a male or female partner who is hurting them physically, sexually, or emotionally. WIT also helps women who are confronting addictions to alcohol or other drugs.
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Business & Professional Resources
Organization: National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
Address: 1231 Highland Avenue Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: 215-628-3875
Description: NAWBO strengthens the wealth creating capacity of its members and promotes economic development; creates innovative and effective changes in the business culture; builds strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and transforms public policy and influences opinion makers.
Organization: Philadelphia Development Partnership
Address: 1334 Walnut Street, 7th Floor
Phone: 215.545.3100
Email: contact@pdp-inc.org
Website: http://www.pdp-inc.org
Description: To provide small business owners and new entrepreneurs with the support ot tools they need to thrive: small loans, access to other credit and capital sources, training and technical assistance, and a network of peers, service profiders, consultants and potential customers.
Organization: Philadelphia Professional Women's Alliance (PPWA)
Email: Tara.Prindible@axa-advisors.com
Website: http://www.ppwa.biz
Description: PPWA is a member network of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), the largest businesswomen's association in the United States. The organizations provides networking and educational opportunities through monthly events, access to membership and e-mail lists, leadership opportunities and community service activities.
Organization: Webgrrls International - Philadelphia Chapter
Email: philadelphia-pa@webgrrls.com
Website: http://www.webgrrls.com/philadelphia_pa/
Description: Webgrrls International provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and technology to network, exchange job and business leads, form strategic alliances, mentor and teach, intern and learn the skills to help women succeed in an increasingly technical workplace and world.
Organization: Women's Business Development Center
Phone: 215-790-9232
Description: The Women's Business Development Center provides new business and financial assistance for women.
Organization: Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)
Address: 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1116 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-790-9232
Description: WBDC's mission, aligned with the mission of the Greater Philadelphia Region, is to foster economic development, advance small business initiatives, and create and retain jobs in low-and moderate-income areas.
Organization: Women's Opportunities Resource Center (WORC)
Address: 2010 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-5500
Description: WORC promotes social and economic self-sufficiency for disadvantaged women and their families. Services include self-employment training, and small business loans.
Organization: Women's Opportunity Resource Center (WORC)
Phone: 215-564-5500
Website: http://www.worc-pa.com
Description: WORC provides job training programs and educational resources.
Organization: Women's Yellow Pages of Greater Philadelphia (WYP)
Address: P.O. Box 1002, Havertown, PA 19083
Phone: 610-446-4747
Email: efisher@philawyp.com
Website: http://www.philawyp.com
Description: The aim of the Women's Yellow Pages (WYP) is to increase the visibility, authority, influence and status of women's businesses for the purpose of promoting economic growth & support of women. WYP provides a FREE newsletter with the only comprehensive calendar of events for women in business.
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Child Care
Organization: Caring Foundation for Children
Phone: 1-800-464-KIDS
Description: The Caring Foundation for Children offers a program called CHIP which is a free health insurance progam for children.
Organization: Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC)
Phone: 215-496-0707
Website: http://www.cctckids.org
Description: CCTC provides high quality, comprehensive mental health services to Philadelphia’s neediest children and their families. These services address the effects of abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to early childhood development and assist children in reaching their full potential within their homes, community and society.
Organization: Healthy Start Chester County
Phone: 610-696-5122 (West Chester), 610-383-0630 (Coatesville), 610-917-1360 (N Chester County) or 610-444-4002 (S Chester County)
Description: Healthy Start provides prenatal and well-baby care for mothers.
Organization: Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County
Address: 30 W. Barnard Street, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 344-5370
Email: mchc@ccmchc.org
Website: http:// www.ccmchc.org
Description: To improve maternal and child health in Chester County through the collaborative efforts of individuals, providers, and policy makers.
Organization: Philadelphia Child Care Resources
Phone: 1-888-461-KIDS
Organization: Resources for Children's Health
Phone: 215-985-2541
Description: Resources for Children's Health conducts parenting workshops.
Organization: St. Mary's Family Respite Center
Address: 3115 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-387-7730
Email: stmarys@stmarysrespite.org
Website: http://www.stmarysrespite.org/contact.html
Description: St. Mary's Family Respite Center is a non-sectarian, non-profit social service agency. The organization was incorporated in 1992, and began providing child care to families, including meals, transportation, and supplies for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers in 1994. Our mission is to provide relief to HIV-affected families with children.
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Community Service Organizations
Organization: Women Build - Habitat for Humanity - Philadelphia Chapter
Address: 1829 N 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Phone: 215-477-4639
Email: stevej@habitatphiladelphia.org
Website: http://www.habitat.org/wb/
Description: Through the Women Build program, Habitat for Humanity is empowering women to take charge in the challenge of providing safe, affordable housing for families across the country.
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Credit Counseling
Organization: Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
Address: Various
Phone: 215-563-5665
Website: http://www.cccsdv.org
Description: CCCS provides credit, debt reduction and housing education and counseling services.
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Donations - Clothing
Organization: The Career Wardrobe
Phone: 215-568-6693
Website: http://www.careerwardrobe.org
Description: The Career Wardrobe provides clothing and confidence to individuals so that they may secure employment. For location information, please call the phone number listed above.
Organization: Wings For Success
Address: P.O. Box 3331, West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: (610) 344-9331
Email: info@wingsforsuccess.org
Website: http://www.wingsforsuccess.org
Description: Wings For Success assists low income women in achieving independence, stability and self-confidence.
Wings serves homeless women, survivors of domestic violence, crime victims, women in recovery, and women transitioning from welfare to work.
Wings is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1997 for the purpose of offering disadvantaged women in Chester County and surrounding areas work-related clothing, wardrobe guidance and confidence-building workshops.
Wings For Success works through referral sources and social service programs to provide their clients with appropriate outfits for training, interviewing and employment.
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Donations - Food
Organization: Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry (GACM)
Phone: 215-247-8855
Email: eileenjones@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.chestnuthillpres.org/gacm.html
Description: GACM, a coalition of a dozen churches, runs a food pantry and offers help with rent, utilities, medical needs and the like. The Crisis Ministry staff evaluates the needs of people who come by referral or off the street, and follow-ups on the effect of the aid. GACM provides more than 40 food packages to NW Philadelphia families. In addition, the ministry expects to provide at minimum 100 Thanksgiving baskets to help out its neighbors. GACM depends on donations from individuals to supplement food received from other sources such as The Greater Philadelphia Food Bank and Philadbundance. Wanted non-perishable items particularly protein products such as: canned tuna, chicken, salmon, beef stew, spam, sardines, and hearty soups. GACM provides a complete food package for a family of 3 or 4 to enable them to prepare 3 meals per day for three days.
Organization: Neighborhood Services Center (NSC)
Address: 35 North Third Street, Oxford PA 19363
Phone: 610-932-8557 or 610-869-8557
Description: NSC coordinates an emergency food cupboard for Southern Chester County Residents. Canned goods and non-perishable items are donated by individuals, churches and community groups. Diapers personal care items, household cleaning supplies and paper products are also available. The center maintains a Community Room and accepts donations of seasonal clothing which is made available to families in need.
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Economic Development
Organization: Women's Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
Address: 407 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215-627-5550
Email: nlichtash@wcrpphila.org
Website: http://www.wcrpphila.com
Description: WCRP is a multi-racial, community-based economic development organization which was founded as a vehicle for community women to contribute to the revitalization of Eastern North Philadelphia. While the organization has successfully developed affordable housing and day care opportunities, it remains committed first to the economic empowerment of low income women.
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Education
Organization: Center for Literacy (CFL)
Phone: 215-474-1235
Website: http://www.centerforliteracy.org
Description: CFL helps thousands of individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency, economic potential and self-esteem with instruction in reading, writing, math and English as a second language.
Organization: Charles Ellis Trust
Phone: 215-735-4480, x 202
Website: http://www.wwscholars.org/ellis/
Description: The Charles Ellis Trust provides grants to girls from single parent families in need of aid to complete their high school education. The money is spent on programs in pre-college preparation, music, theater, sports and a host of other opportunities for girls in Philadelphia public schools. For more information and an application, please visit their website.
Organization: Community Learning Center
Phone: 215-426-7940
Description: The Community Learning Center hosts adult basic education coueses, such as English as a second language (ESOL) and GED courses.
Organization: Community Women's Education Project (CWEP)
Address: 2801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Phone: 215-426-2200
Email: cwepmain@cwep.org
Website: http://www.cwep.org
Description: CWEP provides secondary and post-secondary education, educational support systems, and connections to the workplace for low income women and their families in their community. CWEP also provides quality early learning education for infants and young children. Since the agency's founding in 1977, more than 13,000 adults and children have benefitted from CWEP's programs, developing the educational skills they need to move into economic self-sufficiency.
Organization: Graduate! Philadelphia
Address: 9th & Market Streets, The Gallery I – Street Level
Phone: 215-574-1341
Email: info@graduatephiladelphia.org
Website: http://www.graduatephiladelphia.org
Description: Provides free guidance and support to adults looking to return to college
Organization: MCC/Computer Technology Institute (CTI)
Address: 100 S. Broad Street Ste. 830
Phone: 215.568.9215
Email: mverden@mcc2000.org
Website: http://www.CareersInIt.org
Description: CTI, Conveniently located in Center City Philadelphia, is an
accredited school by the ACCSCT and a Microsoft and Novell certified
partner. CTI offers an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree, job
placement assistance and hands on computer training in academic,
communications, and practical business skills. Students can major in
hardware or software and will receive training in areas including, C++,
Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio, Network Administration, and Sisco routing.
Students may attend in day or evening to fit their schedules. Full time
students can complete the program in 15 months. Financial aid is available
to those who qualify.
Organization: Metropolitan Career Center (MCC)
Address: 162 West Chelten Avenue
Phone: 215-843-6615
Email: kburgess@mcc2000.org
Website: http://www.MetropolitanCareerCenter.org
Description: MCC is a non-profit educational institution that offers an
alternative to adults with limited access to academic resources. Through job
training and individualized support, MCC students acquire the skills essential to succeeding in their chosen career field. Programs range from one-month job readiness and placement programs to longer vocational training
in technology and office administration. A majority of the training programs at MCC are offered at no charge to those who qualify. MCC is also a leader in developing customized employer-based training to help regional companies meet specific hiring challenges.
Organization: Philadelphia Free Library
Phone: 215-686-5436
Website: http://www.library.phila.gov
Description: The Philadelphia Free Library holds a number of workplace, job and career resources for women.
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Family
Organization: Philadelphia Safe & Sound
Address: 1835 Market Street, Suite 420, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-568-0620
Website: http://www.philasafesound.org
Description: Improves the health and well being of children by collaborating with government, foundations, corporations, and community groups to foster change and reform within major public systems that deliver services to youth.
Organization: Women's Resource Center
Address: PO Box 596
Phone: 113 W Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Website: http://www.womensresourcecenter.net
Description: The Women's Resource Center (WRC) has served the Delaware Valley for 28 years, and is dedicated to providing accurate information and referrals for women who are in crisis or transition. WRC supports women, strengthens families, and builds communities through counseling, legal, and educational services. The Center's goal is to empower women to make informed decisions and achieve personal growth during life transitions in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
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Health Care
Organization: AIDS Services In Asian Communities(ASIAC)
Address: 1201 Chestnut Street, Suite 501
Phone: 215-563-2424
Website: http://www.asiac.org
Description: AIDS Services in Asian Communities (ASIAC), is a non-profit(c)3 community based organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV and other related health services to Asians & Pacific Islanders(APIs) and their partners, friends, family members and service providers in the Philadelphia area.
Organization: BEBASHI
Address: 1217 Spring Garden Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3206
Phone: 215-769-3561
Website: http://www.bebashi.org
Description: BEBASHI's mission is to provide culturally sensitive health related information, direct service, research, and technical assistance to the urban community. BEBASHI's programs are designed to meet the needs of the underserved community and it's educational efforts focus on street outreach to areas of the community most in need of prevention information and direct care services to those who are least likely to receive it.
Organization: Black Women's Health Project
Phone: 215-232-1115
Website: http://www.blackwomenshealthproject.org
Description: The Black Women's Health Project provides free medical treatment for women.
Organization: Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Address: 10 East Athens Avenue; Suite 204, Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: Phone: 610-645-4567 and Survivors Helpline: 1-888-753-LBBC
Email: info@lbbc.org
Website: http:// www.lbbc.org
Description: Living Beyond Breast Cancer is an educational and support organization committed to empowering women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
Organization: Main Line Health
Address: Various Locations
Phone: 888-876-8764
Email: whs@mlhs.org
Website: http://www.mainlinehealth.org
Description: Free women's membership program includes health consultations with staff nurse, education programs, screenings, newsletters & discounted products.
Organization: Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County (MCHC)
Address: 30 W Barnard Street, Suite 1, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-344-5370
Website: http://www.ccmchc.org
Description: MCHC includes individuals, providers, agencies and grant makers collaborating on programs to reduce barriers to care for women, children and families in Chester County.
Organization: Mazzoni Center
Address: 1201 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-563-0652
Email: ajohnson@mazzonicenter.org
Website: http://www.mazzonicenter.org
Description: Offers primary health care and HIV/AIDS serivices to lesbian and gay community.
Organization: PHILADELPHIA FIGHT (FIGHT)
Address: 1233 Locust St., 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 985-4448
Website: http://www.fight.org
Description: Philadelphia FIGHT (FIGHT) is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing primary care, consumer education, advocacy and research on potential treatments and potential vaccines. FIGHT was formed as a partnership of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and clinicians who joined together to improve the lives of people living with the disease.
Organization: Planned Parenthood of Chester County
Address: 8 S. Wayne Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-692-1770
Email: ppchestercty.pam@ppccpa.org
Website: http://www.plan4it.org
Description: Provides safe and afforable healthcare in a safe and caring atmosphere.
Organization: Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA
Address: 1144 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-351-5500
Website: http://www.ppsp.org
Description: Provides reproductive health care including birth control, pregency testing, abortions, vasetomy, gynecological exams, pre-natal care, professinal training & education.
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Health Related Issues
Organization: CHOICE - Children's Health Line
Phone: 215-985-3301
Website: http://www.choice-phila.org
Description: CHOICE runs a Children's Health Line.
Organization: Community AIDS Hotline
Phone: 215-985-AIDS or 1-800-985-AIDS
Description: CHOICE runs this AIDS information hotline.
Organization: Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Address: 10 E Athens Avenue, Suite #204, Ardmore, PA 19003
Phone: 610-645-4567
Email: mail@lbbc.org
Website: http://www.lbbc.org
Description: Educational and support organization committed to empowering women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
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Housing & Rental Assistance
Organization: Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)
Phone: 215-563-5665
Website: http://www.cccsdv.org
Description: CCCS provides credit, debt reduction and housing education and counseling services.
Organization: Dignity Housing
Phone: 215 713 0960
Website: http://www.dignityhousing.org
Description: Dignity Housing provides affordable rental housing with individualized social services; home ownership opportunities, educational assistance and career development training.
Organization: Elizabeth Shirley House of the Salvation Army
Phone: 215-568-5111
Description: The Elizabeth Shirley House provides temporary housing for women and children only.
Organization: GPUAC
Address: 1207 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Website: http://www.gpuac.org/foreclosurehelp.htm
Description: GPUAC Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide is now available!
Philadelphia, PA, July 8 - As the unemployment rate rises, more homeowners - with good financial histories - face foreclosure. Now there is new resource available if you, or others, are worried about keeping your home.
Recently updated, the GPUAC Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide, Summer/Fall 2009 Edition, is designed to help professionals assist their clients in navigating the mortgage foreclosure process. The Guide provides up-to-date information relevant to the Philadelphia five-county region.
The Foreclosure Guide helps you:
-Better understand the mortgage foreclosure process
-Know your rights if you are behind in your mortgage payments
-Learn about housing counseling resources and grant and loan programs
-Identify opportunities to preserve your home
-Get important contact information
To receive a hard copy, e-mail Rachel Moore at rmoore@gpuac.org or download it at www.gpuac.org/foreclosurehelp.htm.
The Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide was prepared by the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition's Foreclosure Prevention Task Force. The Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC) is a nonprofit organization committed to solving urban issues through partnerships between government, the grassroots community and business.
Organization: Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
Address: 2 South Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038
Phone: 215-576-7044
Email: liz@housingalliancepa.org
Website: http://www.HousingAlliancePa.org
Description: The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania was formed in 1985 for the purpose of ensuring that all Pennsylvanians, particularly those who are low income, have access to decent, safe and affordable housing. The Housing Alliance has over 200 members, most of whom are either housing consumers, housing advocates, nonprofit housing producers or local government officials. The Housing Alliance advocates for increased resources for affordable housing.
Organization: Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow
Address: 969 E. Swedesford Road, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 610-647-4940
Email: info@homeofthesparrow.org
Website: http://www.homeofthesparrow.org
Description: Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow offers transitional housing for homeless women and children.
Organization: People's Emergency Center
Phone: 215-382-7523 or 215-386-6290
Website: http://www.pec-cares.org
Description: The People's Emergency Center is the oldest and most comprehensive social service agency for homeless women, teenagers and their children.
Organization: Stay Warm PA (heating assistance)
Phone: 1-866-550-4355
Website: http://www.StayWarmPA.com
Description: Governor Edward G. Rendell has presented a comprehensive Stay Warm PA program to make sure Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens are warm and protected as cold weather approaches and homeowner energy bills are expected to jump as much as 48 percent.
Under the Governor's Stay Warm PA initiative, with increased state funding and increased support from energy companies and utilities, an additional $30 million will be available to Pennsylvanians this winter for low-income energy assistance.
The Governor's plan includes:
Seeking additional federal LIHEAP money.
Authorizing up to $18 million in state resources, including $15 million for LIHEAP and $3 million for HEMAP.
Asking energy companies to help low-income consumers meet their winter bills.
Creating a partnership with home supply retailers such as Lowe's to help seniors and others winterize.
Marshaling families and friends to help take care of their homes to help lower winter heating bills.
onvening a statewide Stay Warm PA summit on Nov. 1 with volunteers and religious organizations to protect the neediest citizens.
Enabling the Energy Star sales tax holiday.
Reducing the commonwealth's energy use.
Ensuring that poor families have a second chance to make energy payments before utilities are turned off.
Removing hurdles for poor families seeking to reconnect fuel service.
Organization: Tenant Union Representative Network (TURN)
Address: 1315 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-940-3900
Website: http://ourturn.net
Description: Tenant Union Representative Network provides free tenant rights classes, individual tenant counseling, housing discrimination assistance and tenant union organizing.
Organization: The Partnership Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Address: 4020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-662-1612
Email: rtaylor@thepartnershipcdc.org
Website: http://www.thepartnershipcdc.org
Description: The Partnership CDC is a certified housing counseling agency with the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD). The housing counselors of The Partnership CDC receive many requests from families who are low and moderate-income, many of whom wish to be first time homeowners, and who are looking for guidance in saving money and securing a home for their families. The three counselors provide education-encouraging financial responsibility including credit repair, budgeting assistance and determining how much they can afford based on present income. The housing counselors offer guidance throughout the home purchasing process.
Organization: The Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
Address: 407 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215.627.5550
Website: http://www.wcrpphila.com
Description: Women's Community Revitalization Project is a multi-racial, community-based economic development organization which was founded as a vehicle for community women to contribute to the revitalization of Eastern North Philadelphia. While the organization has successfully developed affordable housing and day care opportunities, it remains committed first to the economic empowerment of low income women.
Organization: Utility Emergency Services Fund
Address: 125 South 9th Street, Suite 501 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-829-0545
Website: http://www.uesfacts.org
Description: Offering a unique service of emergency financial assistance, clients can apply for grants of $500 to reach a zero balance with their bill. All of UESF's clients must have their service terminated or have notice of shut off status. With UESF's partnership with the three major utility companies, a dollar for dollar match is made to reach the $500 total. Clients are responsible for any arrearage that exists above that total.
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Job Training
Organization: Metropolitan Career Center (MCC)
Address: 162 West Chelten Ave.
Phone: 215-843-6615
Email: kburgess@mcc2000.org
Website: http://www.MetropolitanCareerCenter.org
Description: MCC is a non-profit educational institution that offers an
alternative to adults with limited access to academic resources. Through job
training and individualized support, MCC students acquire the skills essential to succeeding in their chosen career field. Programs range from one-month job readiness and placement programs to longer vocational training
in technology and office administration. A majority of the training programs at MCC are offered at no charge to those who qualify. MCC is also a leader in developing customized employer-based training to help regional companies meet specific hiring challenges.
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Legal
Organization: Family Court
Phone: 215-686-3511
Description: Family Court provides Orders of Protection for victims of domestic violence.
Organization: Philadelphia Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service
Phone: 215-238-1701
Website: http://www.philabar.org
Description: The Philadelphia Bar provides referrals for legal issues.
Organization: The Women's Law Project (WLP)
Address: 125 S 9th Street, Suite 300, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-928-9801
Email: info@womenslawproject.org
Website: http://www.womenslawproject.org
Description: WLP engages in high-impact litigation, leads advocacy, education, and public policy efforts on behalf of women and their families, and provides direct services to thousands of women each year through its telephone counseling and referral service. Among the issues WLP addresses are child support and custody, reproductive rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and lesbian and gay parenting rights.
Organization: Women Against Abuse Legal Center
Phone: 215-686-7082
Website: http://www.womenagainstabuse.org
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resources
Organization: Mountain Meadow
Address: 1315 Spruce Street, Suite 411, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-772-1107 Phone, 215-772-0313 Fax
Email: inquiries@mountainmeadow.org
Website: http://www.mountainmeadow.org
Description: Mountain Meadow is a progressive and diverse community dedicated to providing a supportive and safe space for all children of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) and other non-traditional families and their allies.
Organization: The Attic Youth Center
Address: 255 S 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-545-4331
Email: info@atticyouthcenter.org
Website: http://www.atticyouthcenter.org
Description: Creates a safe, supportive non-judgemental environment where youth can share concerns about school, family and friends, be themselves, and take a step from loneliness, secrecy, and self-doubt into participation, belonging, and self-confidence.
Organization: The COLOURS Organization, Inc./ COLOURS
Address: 1201 Chestnut street, Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone: 215-496-0330
Website: http://www.coloursinc.org
Description: COLOURS was established to address the failure of existing HIV/AIDS prevention efforts to address the needs of sexual minority and transgender men, youth, and women of color. COLOURS have made it's leading priority the development of serious, responsible and accountable HIV prevention efforts tailored to these communities' needs.
Organization: The GALAEI Project / GALAEI
Address: 1233 Locust Street, 3rd Floor
Phone: 215-985-3382
Website: http://www.critpath.org/galaei
Description: The Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiave (GALAEI) is a program designed to meet the HIV/AIDS education and prevention needs of Latino/a sexual minorities. GALAEI understands the impact of overall health on the well being of Philadelphia's Latino/a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities, and seeks to address general health issues through education, prevention, advocacy and representation.
Organization: The LGBT Health Resource Center/ The SafeGuards Project
Address: 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 810, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-496-9560
Website: http://www.safeguards.org
Description: The mission of The SafeGuards Project & The LGBT Health Resource Center is to enhance the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and communities. We seek to advance the knowledge of health issues affecting these communities and to develop programs that promote healthy change on an individual, group, and institutional level. We accomplish this through community-based participatory research, collaborative programs, and advocacy.
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Political Organizations
Organization: Citizens for Consumer Justice (CCJ)
Address: 117 S 17th St, Ste 311, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-569-8220
Email: info@ccjustice.org
Website: http://www.ccjustice.org
Description: CCJ is a nonprofit, social welfare organization founded in the summer of 1997 to promote economic, racial, social, civil and environmental justice through citizen action and campaigns to educate the public. CCJ has become the leading nonprofit consumer rights organization in Pennsylvania working for: quality health care for all;
lowering of prescription drug prices; defending Social Security and Medicare; preserving charitable assets;
protecting access to our civil justice system; working for campaign finance reform and clean money elections; advocating for stronger corporate accountability measures; promoting dedicated funding of public transportation; and ensuring democracy in the media and telecommunications industry.
Organization: League of Women Voters of Philadelphia
Address: 1218 Chestnut Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-829-9495
Email: lwvphilly@aol.com
Website: http://pa.lwv.org/philadelphia/contact.html
Description: The League of Women Voters works at the local, state and national levels, paralleling the levels of American government. The League is non-partisan and non-profit. They act on behalf of particular legislation, and work to promote information about the candidates for political office.
Organization: NARAL Pro-Choice Pennsylvania
Address: 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 606, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-4666
Email: info@naralpa.org
Website: http://www.prochoicepennsylvania.org/
Description: Membership organization dedicated to making reproductive freedom a reality for all women.
Organization: PA Commission for Women
Address: Room 504, Finance Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 1-888-615-7477
Email: ra-pcwwebe-mail@state.pa.us
Website: http://www.pcw.state.pa.us/pcw/site/default.asp
Description: The Pennsylvania Commission for Women serves as a storng advocate for women's rights and works to ensure that women and girls have equal rights and treatment in all respects.
Organization: The Center for Responsible Funding (CRF)
Address: 924 Cherry Street, Suite 520, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-925-6140
Email: info@responsiblefunding.org
Website: http://www.responsiblefunding.org
Description: CRF is a non-profit organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with federal 501(c)(3) tax status. Founded in 1980, CRF has serviced the fundraising needs of various non-profit organizations in the Delaware Valley. It advocates for the reform of philanthropy to equalize the distribution of resources received by organizations working for social and economic justice. It plays a leadership role nationally in workplace fundraising issues.
Organization: WomenMatter
Address: 8511 Navajo Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: 215-242-8959
Email: nbauer@womenmatter.com
Website: http://www.womenmatter.com
Description: WomenMatter allows American women to educate themselves on key issues so they can assume a stronger role in the nation's political life. It is a non partisan, web-centric, non-profit organization whose goal is to empower women by helping them become part of the political process. The initiative seeks to increase the number of well-informed, politically active women so that the concerns and perspectives of women will be better represented. WomenMatter serves as a political mentor site, offering a comfortable place for women to access important information and to think through the issues so that they might change the face of politics in America.
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Rape Counseling
Organization: Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Address: 1233 Locust Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-985-3333
Website: http://www.woar.org
Description: WOAR offers critical services for sexual assault and sexual abuse victims/survivors, their families, and the Philadelphia community, including: counseling and information through a 24-hour hotline; accompaniment and support in designated hospital emergency rooms; accompaniment and advocacy at court; short-term counseling and support groups; and community education programs, training services, public information and media appearances about sexual assault and its prevention.
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Reproductive Services
Organization: Cherry Hill Women's Center
Address: 502 Kings Highway N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phone: 856-667-5910
Email: administrator@cherryhillwomenscenter.com
Website: http://cherryhillwomenscenter.com/
Organization: CHOICE
Address: 1233 Locust Street, Third Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-985-3355
Email: info@choice-phila.org
Website: http://www.choice-phila.org
Description: CHOICE is a consumer advocacy agency, dedicated to increasing access to reproductive and sexual health services, especially among populations who experience barriers to care. Through its hotlines and community education programs, CHOICE empowers teens, women, and families to make informed, responsible decisions about their sexual health, including pregnancy, birth control, prenatal care, adoption, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and children's health. Founded in 1971, CHOICE has been a unique resource in Philadelphia for more than thirty years.
Organization: Northeast Women's Center
Address: 2751 Comly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Phone: 215-464-2225
Email: administrator@northeastwomenscenter.com
Website: http://www.northeastwomenscenter.com
Organization: Philadelphia Women's Center
Address: 225 S 15 Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-546-2330
Email: administrator@philadelphiawomenscenter.com
Website: http://www.philadelphiawomenscenter.com
Description: Established in the early 70's the Center was the first licensed abortion facility in Pennsylvania and has earned a solid reputation as a provider of quality medical care and services.
Organization: South Jersey Women's Center
Address: 1014 Haddonfield Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Phone: 800-240-6730
Website: http://www.sjwc.net
Description: Board Certified gynecologist provides medical and surgical abortions. No 24 hour wait or parental consent needed.
Organization: Women's Medical Fund
Address: POB 59555, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-564-4070 or 215-564-6622 (Helpline)
Email: info@womensmedicalfund.org
Website: http://www.womensmedicalfund.org
Description: The Women's Medical Fund provides direct funding to low-income women and teenagers who wish to terminate a pregnancy, but lack the means to pay for the procedure. The Women's Medical Fund has raised over $500,000 and helped over 4,400 Philadelphia-area women who would otherwise have been denied their right to choose.
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Senior Citizens
Organization: Supportive Older Women's Network (SOWN)
Address: 4100 Main Street, Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Phone: 215-487-3000
Email: info@sown.org
Website: http://www.sown.org
Description: SOWN helps women over 60, from diverse backgrounds, cope with the issues of aging by establishing and maintaining support groups. Currently, close to 50 groups are meeting regularly throughout the Delaware Valley. SOWN also provides leadership training for local group leaders and offers training and technical assistance to help organizations across the country start older women's support groups.
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Suicide & Crisis Intervention
Organization: Suicide & Crisis Intervention
Phone: 215-686-4420
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Transitional Services
Organization: New Directions for Women (NDFW)
Address: 4807 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: 215-849-0930
Email: NDFWINC@aol.com
Description: NDFW provides residential and comprehensive support services to women offenders. Designed to interrupt the cycle of repeated incarceration, NDFW creates an environment where women strive towards independence, responsibility, and confidence to care for themselves and their children, and to pursue law abiding lifestyles. NDFW also advocates for women in the prison system.
Organization: The Pennsylvania Prison Society
Address: 245 N Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
Phone: 215-546-6005
Website: http://www.prisonsociety.org
Description: Founded in 1787, The Pennsylvania Prison Society is a social justice organization that advocates on behalf of prisoners, formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Prison Society operates through a network of statewide chapters.
Organization: Women In Transition
Phone: 215-751-1111 (24 hrs) or 215-564-5301
Description: Women In Transition provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women at risk for domestic violence and/or substance abuse.
Organization: Women's Resource Center (WRC)
Address: P.O. Box 596, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: 610-687-6391
Email: info@womensresourcecenter.net
Website: http://www.womensresourcecenter.net
Description: Women's Resource Center (WRC) has served the Delaware Valley for 30 years, and is dedicated to providing accurate information and referrals for women who are in crisis or transition. WRC supports women, strengthens families, and builds communities through counseling, legal, and educational services. The Center's goal is to empower women to make informed decisions and achieve personal growth during life transitions in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
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