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Join Us In Serving Our City!

This July, through This is Love, we're partnering with incredible organizations across the Philadelphia area to create opportunities for you to make a difference.

Find a project, sign up, and let's show our city some love!

And be sure to wear your red For Philly t-shirt when serving.
Need one? Registered volunteers can pick one up in your location’s lobby.

Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

7/18 Live to Serve - Stuff Backpacks

Summary: Fill backpacks with school supplies that will be distributed to students during Philly Youth Day.
Date: Sat Jul 18
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Temple University, Paley Hall 5th Floor, 1210 Berks Street, 19120
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/20 Mitzvah Circle

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Summary: Sort and pack essential items such as clothing, diapers, toiletries, and household goods for individuals and families in need.
Date: Mon Jul 20
Time: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Mitzvah Circle, 435 Doylestown Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446
Remaining Spots: 3 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/21 Cradles to Crayons

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Summary: This project is for Epic Youth to serve together - if you are not apart of Epic Youth, please try to sign up for another event! Thank you! Inspect, sort, and package donations for local children in need.
Date: Tue Jul 21
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Cradles to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Remaining Spots: 19 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/22 Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard

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Summary: Serve at UMACC by helping provide food and support to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the Upper Merion Area School District.
Date: Wed Jul 22
Time: 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Valley Forge Presbyterian Building, 191 Town Center Road, King of Prussia PA 19406
Remaining Spots: 4 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/23 Cradles to Crayons

Summary: Inspect, sort, and package donations for local children in need. (Ages 5+ welcome)
Date: Thu Jul 23
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Cradles to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/23 Small Things - Warehouse

Summary: Pack and prepare food donations for community partners serving neighbors experiencing food insecurity. **Note: Heavy lifting required, up to 50 lbs.
Date: Thu Jul 23
Time: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Small Things Warehouse, 401 Domino Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/25 Cradles to Crayons

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Summary: This project is for Epic Kids to serve together - if you are not apart of Epic Kids, please try to sign up for another event! Thank you! Inspect, sort, and package donations for local children in need.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Cradles to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Remaining Spots: 34 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/25 Emmanuel Ministry - Prepare a Meal

Summary: Prepare a meal and create a welcoming environment for guests as we serve neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Resurrection Church, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/25 Live to Serve - Philly Youth Day (Shift 1)

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Summary: Create a fun, encouraging environment where youth can showcase their creativity and talents as a part of Philly Youth Day.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Temple Lenfest Center, 1915 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Remaining Spots: 6 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/25 Live to Serve - Philly Youth Day (Shift 2)

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Summary: Create a fun, encouraging environment where youth can showcase their creativity and talents as a part of Philly Youth Day.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Temple Lenfest Center, 1915 N. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122
Remaining Spots: 3 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/25 Northwest Mutual Aid Collective

Summary: Pack food for distribution, including portioning items such as rice and other pantry staples.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Location: Northwest Mutual Aid Collective, 5228 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/25 Philly House - Serve Lunch

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Summary: Prepare and serve a meal to men experiencing food insecurity.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 11:45 AM-1:15 PM
Location: Philly House, 302 N 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Remaining Spots: 1 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/25 Small Things Fairhill Market

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Summary: Support neighbors as they shop for groceries with dignity in a free-choice community market.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 9:30 AM-10:35 AM
Location: Small Things Fairhill Market, 3510 A Street Philadelphia, PA 19134
Remaining Spots: 3 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/25 Small Things Warehouse

Summary: Sort and pack food donations for community partners serving neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
Date: Sat Jul 25
Time: 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Location: Small Things Warehouse, 401 Domino Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/26 CHOP Oncology Nurses' Gift Baskets

Summary: Help assemble care packages to encourage and thank healthcare workers who serve our city every day.
Date: Sun Jul 26
Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Location: Epic Church King Of Prussia, 300 Goddard BLVD, King of Prussia, PA 19406
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/26 Philly House - Serve Dinner

Summary: Prepare and serve a meal to men experiencing food insecurity.
Date: Sun Jul 26
Time: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location: Philly House, 302 N. 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/27 Small Things - Warehouse

Summary: Pack and prepare food donations for community partners serving neighbors experiencing food insecurity. **Note: Heavy lifting required, up to 50 lbs.
Date: Mon Jul 27
Time: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Location: Small Things Warehouse, 401 Domino Lane Philadelphia, PA 19128
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

7/28 Gorgas Park - Beautification Project

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Summary: Make Gorgas Park beautiful with gardening, cleanup, and outdoor improvement projects. Kids are welcome to join us!
Date: Tue Jul 28
Time: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Gorgas Park, 6300 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Remaining Spots: 14 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/28 Love Works

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Summary: Organize and distribute resources to community members in need.
Date: Tue Jul 28
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Love Works, 740 N Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, 19406
Remaining Spots: 3 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/30 Cradles to Crayons

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Summary: Inspect, sort, and package donations for local children in need. (Ages 5+ welcome)
Date: Thu Jul 30
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Cradles to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Remaining Spots: 10 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/30 Mitzvah Circle

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Summary: Sort and pack essential items such as clothing, diapers, toiletries, and household goods for individuals and families in need.
Date: Thu Jul 30
Time: 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Location: Mitzvah Circle, 435 Doylestown Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446
Remaining Spots: 7 more volunteer(s) Needed

7/30 Philly House - Serve Dinner

Summary: Prepare and serve a meal to men experiencing food insecurity.
Date: Thu Jul 30
Time: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Location: Philly House, 302 N 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

8/1 Acts of Kindness

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Summary: Blanket Center City in love by performing simple acts of kindness. Brighten lives and build community, one good deed at a time.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Love Park, 16th Street and JFK Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102
Remaining Spots: 6 more volunteer(s) Needed

8/1 Cradles to Crayons

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Summary: Inspect, sort, and package donations for local children in need. Join Epic Young Adults as they serve together!
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: Cradles to Crayons, 4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 142, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Remaining Spots: 2 more volunteer(s) Needed

8/1 Emmanuel Ministry - Prepare a Meal

Summary: Prepare a meal and create a welcoming environment for guests as we serve neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Location: Resurrection Church, 123 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
This role has enough volunteers and is now closed.

8/1 Garden of Health

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Summary: Tend the garden where fresh produce is grown for more than 60 partner organizations fighting food insecurity in Montgomery and Bucks Counties.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: John S. Clemens Memorial Park, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440
Remaining Spots: 7 more volunteer(s) Needed

8/1 Love Works

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Summary: Organize and distribute resources to community members in need.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 9:30 AM-11:35 AM
Location: Love Works, 740 N Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, 19406
Remaining Spots: 6 more volunteer(s) Needed

8/1 Northwest Mutual Aid Collective

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Summary: Pack food for distribution, including portioning items such as rice and other pantry staples.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Location: Northwest Mutual Aid Collective, 5228 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Remaining Spots: 1 more volunteer(s) Needed

8/1 Small Things Fairhill Market

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Summary: Support neighbors as they shop for groceries with dignity in a free-choice community market.
Date: Sat Aug 1
Time: 9:30 AM-10:35 AM
Location: Small Things Fairhill Market, 3510 A Street Philadelphia, PA 19134
Remaining Spots: 4 more volunteer(s) Needed