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Action AIDS
1216 Arch Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107 
215-981-3303
www.actionaids.org
info@actionaids.org
 

This is a volunteer based non-profit organization with the desire to improve the quality of life of people living with AIDS. Opportunities include being a buddy to a person living with HIV/AIDS or working in the office.

American Civil Liberties Union
PO Box 40008
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-592-1513
www.aclupa.org
info@aclupa.org

The ACLU of Greater Philadelphia advocates the promotion of civil rights such as freedom of speech, reproductive freedom and protection of other rights afforded to every American.

American Friends Service Committee
1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102                                               
215-241-7122

Deals with a variety of issues surrounding injustice and justice. Programs deal with things such as criminal justice, economic justice and the rights of immigrants and Native Americans.

Best Nest Inc.
1709 Washington Avenue                                               
Philadelphia, PA 19146                                              
215-546-8060                                              
www.bestnest.org
 

Provides home services and foster care for HIV affected children and their families.

The Career Wardrobe
1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 205                                               
Philadelphia, PA 19107                                               
215-568-6693                                               
www.careerwardrobe.org
 

This organization provides professional clothing and training for young women, mostly single mothers in an effort to prepare them for interviews and success in the work force.

CASA Youth Advocates
PO Box 407
Media, PA 19063
610-565-2208
www.casaya.org
casaya@verizon.net
 

Provides attention for children in the Delaware County Court System to ensure that all children receive safe, secure and permanent placement.

Choice
1233 Locust Street, Suite 301                                           
Philadelphia, PA 19107                                               
215-985-3355
www.choice.phila.org

Provides referrals, counseling and advocacy for teens and low-income women of color. Helps provide low income or free healthcare. There is a range of opportunities for volunteers.
 

Family and Community Service
100 West Front Street                                               
Media, PA 19063                                               
610-566-7540                                               
www.fcsdc.org
 

Promotes the enhanced functioning of individuals, families and communities through counseling, domestic violence prevention, food distribution, and a variety of other beneficial programs.

                                                 
Lutheran Social Mission Society
1323 North Lawrence Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-235-3422

www.lutheransettlement.org

 

This organization attempts to empower families and individuals through social, educational and advocacy services.

Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA)
PO Box 30187
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-496-2662
www.mannapa.org
 

Provides nutritional support by distributing meals/groceries to homes and meal sites. Volunteers help cook as well as distribute food, in addition to spreading AIDS/HIV awareness.

                 
Patient Care Advocates
Philadelphia Women’s Center        
777 Appletree Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-574-3590
www.philadelphiawomenscenter.com
 

These volunteers work in many different areas throughout the clinic. They assist patients in signing papers and support them in visits to the clinic and recovery.

Philadelphia Fight
1233 Locust Street, 5th Floor                                               
Philadelphia, PA 19107                                               
215-985-4448
www.fight.org
 

Helps people that have been affected by AIDS/HIV. Volunteers help with public relations, special events as well as a number of other activities.

                                               
Program Esfuerzo
216 West Somerset                                               
Philadelphia, PA 19133                                               
215-763-8870                                               
www.congreso.net
 

Provides services to those living with AIDS as well as testing, counseling, medical and social services. Volunteers help in education, children in need as well as participating in support groups.

Women’s Law Project
125 South 9th Street, Suite 300                                               
Philadelphia, PA 19107                                               
215-928-9801                                               
www.womenslawproject.org

This organization is dedicated to ending discrimination and injustice against women.

 

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