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Stand Up for Kids Philadelphia is delighted to partner with Philadelphia Ben & Jerry's stores for the Turn Purple Campaign and Free Cone Day on
Tuesday, April 29th from 12-8 PM.
Come and meet our local Celebrity Scoopers, Philly own Mummers from the Aqua String Band (at the Rittenhouse location) and talk to our volunteers about StandUp For Kids and what you can do to help.
You will get delicious FREE Ben&Jerry's icecream and all donations will go to support our effort to buy and outreach van!!
Find us at:
Ben & Jerry's Rittenhouse Square
135 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ben & Jerry's 30th Street Station
Amtrak - 30th Street Station
1 North 30th Street, Space 229
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ben & Jerry's U-Penn (West Philly)
218 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
If you would like to volunteer on that day contact
the event Leader - Jill at jill.betters@yahoo.com.
On October 12, the Philadelphia chapter of STANDUP FOR KIDS held its first fundraising event -- a happy hour and silent auction -- at a local restaurant. The event was a great success!
Click here for full story and pictures.
 Turning Philly Purple!
On Saturday, April 29th, the Philadelphia chapter of STANDUP FOR KIDS officially launched in “the city of brotherly love,” via the Turn Purple Campaign. A group of new volunteers, decked out in purple, hit the streets to raise awareness about the organization. Read More...
A group
of Philadelpia beased Drexel students decided to be
a part of an alternative spring break program by helping
StandUp For Kids. After their intial training with
the Philadelphia chapter, they took off for their
week long trip to sunny San Diego, CA. Read
their stories of how things are going ...
“Now is the time.
Needs are great, but your possibilities are greater.”
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Do you enjoy creating lasting
relationships and working with people in the community?
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Do you love to start things and
bring them to fruition?
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Do you desire to organize programs
and meet other people with similar interests?
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Do you feel lucky and would like
to do something good for others?
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Do you share our passion and would
like to help homeless and street kids?
Whether you are outgoing or introverted, a self-starter
or need a little kick-start, or anywhere in-between,
we can use your help!
We are currently forming a leadership team and
there are some great opportunities for dedicated
leaders. We are recruiting for the following positions:
Co-Executive Director Assistant, Director of Outreach,
Director of Marketing/or PR and Director of Fund
Development. If you would like more information
on any one of these positions you may click
here for a description.
Come have fun with us as we build a new program
in the City of Brotherly Love!
Click
here to sign up to volunteer or email us at
Philadelphia@standupforkids.org
Please check out our wish
list if you would like to help out but do not
have time to spare! Monetary donations are always
valued but if you can get any of the products listed
on the list – it will all be greatly appreciated!
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