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      • Beyond Literacy

      • This organization provides opportunities for adults and families by helping to provide free, high-quality education. Their adult basic education program helps adults improve their reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills. These services are offered via in-person, remote, or hybrid instruction. Their English as a Second Language courses are offered to immigrant families with limited English proficiency to help…
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      • Catholic Charities of Philadelphia – Youth Skills Building Program

      • Empowers young people by teaching essential home repair and carpentry skills while fostering a sense of community responsibility. Each year, two dozen youth participate in hands-on training, learning foundational skills in construction, woodworking, and property maintenance. Beyond skill development, this community-based initiative serves as a gun mitigation and anti-violence program, providing at-risk youth with a productive, positive outlet. Individuals must…
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      • Community College of Philadelphia – Workforce Development

      • They offer preparation in reading comprehension, writing, and social studies; and in science and mathematics. Their classes are available in person on their Main Campus or online. The course fee is $80, plus the cost of the textbook is $33. Payment can be made online with credit card (additional fees may apply) or in-person with cash or a check at…
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      • District 1199C Training and Upgrading Fund

      • This organization provides free English as a second language and high school equivalency test preparation. English as a Second Language: classes are offered in-person or online. Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) classes are also available for English language learners seeking job training, civics education, community engagement, and/or citizenship skills. This program is open to all non-native English speakers…
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      • JEVS Human Services

      • Behavioral Health: services for those in need of comprehensive behavioral healthcare, including outpatient and mobile psychiatric support. Their programs include: community integrated recovery center, mental health outpatient services, peer support services, and prolonged exposure therapy. A comprehensive list of services can be found here: https://www.jevshumanservices.org/programs/behavioral-health-recovery/. Services each have different eligibility and costs (some are provided at no cost), click “learn…
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      • Opportunities Industrialization Center

      • This organization provides a variety of programs for individuals who are seeking a new career path or eager to shine in their current field. They can provide job placement assistance, where individuals can receive support with goal setting, interviewing techniques, and resume writing. They also provide wraparound support services, which is comprehensive support for personal development, including life skills and…
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      • Philadelphia FIGHT – Locust Street

      • This organization provides comprehensive, equitable, and compassionate healthcare and support services for individuals and communities facing health disparities. Jonathan Lax Treatment Center (4th floor): provides HIV primary care, regardless of patient’s insurance status or ability to pay. Critical Path Learning Center: all services are free and services are open to everyone. Drop in hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from…
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      • Project HOME

      • This organization aims to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable everyone to attain their fullest potential as individuals and members of the broader society. They do this through multiple programs. Housing: supportive, affordable housing offering permanent housing for individuals and families who have been homeless. Most residents come from…
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      • Public Health Management Corporation – Fresh Start

      • A workforce development program, serving youth transitioning out of placement, providing career readiness support Training for National Certified Insurance Coding Specialist certification prepares students for employment in medical settings, focusing on claims processing and billing. The Serv-Safe Food Manager certification program offers job training and certification for food service industries. Eligibility for Medical Billing and Coding: aged 18-21, high school…