" ...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8

West Philadelphia Community-Based Ministries 

WePAC - West Philadelphia Alliance for Children - Join other BMPC members and people of many faiths in helping the West Philadelphia Schools.  Twice a month or weekly opportunities to serve are available in libraries, classrooms and after school programs.  This program is an outgrowth of the 125th anniversary of BMPC.  Contact Dave Florig at Dave@WePAC.org
 

FAST Program/Turning Points for Children: A program providing parent education and family support in order to strengthen families by building partnerships and promoting increased success in schools. It operates in 30 Philadelphia public elementary schools. Web Site: www.TurningPointsForChildren.org

Habitat For Humanity: The local Habitat is nearing completion of a bold initiative to build seven new GREEN homes in West Philadelphia. Habitat for Humanity is a recognized worldwide ministry with local affiliates, Habitat provides affordable housing for families who lack adequate shelter. Volunteers work together with potential home owners to build homes. BMPC contact: Jerry Kreider, jerrys2k@comcast.com. Website link: www.habitatphiladelphia.org

The Other Carpenter: Assists homeowners in the East Parkside and adjoining communities of West Philadelphia with maintenance and improvement work that enables residents to remain in their own homes. Volunteers, including many from our church, work together with homeowners and community residents. BMPC contact: Don Smith, djsbt@aol.com. Program contact: David Heaton, dtocarpenter@verizon.net.

United Community Clinics: A free community health clinic offered on Monday evenings at First African Presbyterian Church in West Philadelphia. The clinic is staffed by University of Pennsylvania medical students, nursing students, and social work students. Website link: http://www/med.upenn.edu/ucclinic