Food Distribution
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The PPIP Food Program brings nutritious meals to students, local families, and community members, ensuring that no neighbor goes without. Philly Peace in Progress and partners are committed to fostering a healthier, stronger community by distributing fresh vegetables, dairy products, dry foods, and fruits. Our mission is simple: to nourish lives and promote well-being one meal at a time.
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PJ’s and Books
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Every child deserves comfort, warmth, and the joy of a good book. Through partnerships with foster care organizations, family support groups, and daycares, PPIP is making bedtime special by providing cozy pajamas and delightful books to children and teens.
With the generous support of The Pajama Company and other dedicated partners, we're ensuring that kids from infancy through age 16 can enjoy a comforting nighttime routine. Our PJ & Pages Membership Program offers an annual package of two pairs of pajamas and a book for just $20 a year—a small investment in a child’s happiness and well-being. Join us in bringing warmth and imagination to bedtime. Contact us today! |
Financial Literacy Workshop
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Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to take control of your financial future. PPIP’s Financial Literacy Workshops provide expert advice, practical tips, and key insights for effective financial planning.
Learn about investing, credit management, credit building, and strategic financial planning with guidance from experienced financial advisors and trusted financial institutions. Whether you're looking to grow your savings, build credit, or make smarter financial decisions, our workshops are designed to give you the tools you need for lasting financial stability. Empower your future with the confidence to make informed financial decisions. |
Tutoring
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From winter through spring, PPIP offers personalized tutoring for students aged 10 to 16, helping them build confidence and skills in Reading, English, and Math. We believe in patience, understanding, and meeting each student where they are — because we know what it's like to struggle with a subject. Our dedicated tutors are committed to guiding students back on track, one lesson at a time. Join us and take the next step in your learning journey!
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Career Coaching
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Unlock your potential with personalized life skills coaching, career guidance, and academic support designed to help you thrive. Whether you're navigating professional challenges, seeking academic growth, or developing essential life skills, our expert coaches provide the wisdom and guidance you need to move forward with confidence.
To help sustain this program, we kindly ask participating families to contribute a small donation when possible. Every contribution helps us continue providing support to children and families in our community. Invest in your future today — contact us to get started! |
College Coaching
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Philly Peace in Progress supports students as they explore, prepare for, and transition into college. Our College Coaching Program provides guidance with applications, essays, financial aid, and choosing the right academic path. We empower youth with the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to pursue higher education and build a strong foundation for their future.
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Life Support and Resources
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Grow, strengthen, and thrive — together!
Are you ready to take charge of your future and build the life you dream of? Our program is designed to guide young adults in planning a successful path forward after high school or college. Discover practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges and avoid common pitfalls as you embark on your journey. Through engaging workshops, inspiring podcasts, and invaluable resources, we empower you with the tools to set meaningful goals and stay on track. Whether you’re seeking personal growth or building a stronger, more peaceful family life, PPIP is here to support your journey. Let us help you confidently face life’s transitions and pave the way to your success. Join us today! |
Job Ready Youth Program
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At Philly Peace in Progress, our Job Ready Youth Program is designed to equip young individuals with the tools, confidence, and resources they need to succeed in the professional world. We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of youth who are preparing to enter the workforce.
Our program provides:
Whether you're looking for the right job to meet your needs or aiming to fulfill your aspirations, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Let us help you take the next step toward your career goals and future success! Reach out to Philly Peace in Progress to join our Job Ready Youth Program and get started on your path to professional empowerment.
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Dinner Club
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Our program brings people together over a shared meal to foster connection, collaboration, and growth. We welcome behavioral health experts, violence prevention organizations, and professionals from diverse fields to exchange insights and strengthen community partnerships.
Through presentations, workshops, and guided discussion, we create a supportive space where individuals can learn, engage, and contribute to meaningful change. Together, we are helping build a safer, healthier, and more united community. |
Resources
At Philly Peace in Progress, offering helpful, effective resources to our community and youth is part of the important work we do. Check them out below!
General
Pennsylvania 211: Get Connected. Get Help. ™
If you need to connect with resources in your community, but do not know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utility bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
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The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe, formerly known as Career Wardrobe, is a nonprofit social enterprise open to all. Their goal is to eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or work. Clothing combined with personalized support helps 5,000 people a year look and feel their best to move forward in their lives.
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Dress for Success
A global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 25 countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards self-sufficiency.
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Energy Coordinating Agency
ECA's mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all.
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Assistance Guides
"We are a private company that provides a helpful and free guide. We are not affiliated with or owned by any government agency.
Here at Assistance-Guides.com, our goal is to be your bridge to savings. We help those seeking to afford living costs (like groceries, housing and more) by providing them with the information to: understand their options, learn how to get help and get the most out of their savings."
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Philadelphia Unemployment Project
Since 1975, the Philadelphia Unemployment Project has organized the poor and unemployed to fight for economic justice, bringing diverse groups together to bring about major changes that benefit millions of unemployed and impoverished people.
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If you need to connect with resources in your community, but do not know where to look, PA 211 is a great place to start. From help with a utility bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free.
Learn More
The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe, formerly known as Career Wardrobe, is a nonprofit social enterprise open to all. Their goal is to eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or work. Clothing combined with personalized support helps 5,000 people a year look and feel their best to move forward in their lives.
Learn More
Dress for Success
A global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 150 cities in 25 countries and has helped more than 1.2 million women work towards self-sufficiency.
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Energy Coordinating Agency
ECA's mission is to help people conserve energy and to promote a sustainable and socially equitable energy future for all.
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Assistance Guides
"We are a private company that provides a helpful and free guide. We are not affiliated with or owned by any government agency.
Here at Assistance-Guides.com, our goal is to be your bridge to savings. We help those seeking to afford living costs (like groceries, housing and more) by providing them with the information to: understand their options, learn how to get help and get the most out of their savings."
Learn More
Philadelphia Unemployment Project
Since 1975, the Philadelphia Unemployment Project has organized the poor and unemployed to fight for economic justice, bringing diverse groups together to bring about major changes that benefit millions of unemployed and impoverished people.
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Violence/Abuse
Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency and Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider, as well as one of the largest domestic violence agencies in the country.
The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.
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Mothers In Charge
A violence prevention, education, and intervention-based organization. They advocate and support youth, young adults, families, and communities affected by violence.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Violence Prevention Homepage
In 1979, the U.S. Surgeon General identified violent behavior as a key public health priority. In 1980, CDC began studying patterns of violence. This effort grew into a national program to reduce the death and disability associated with injuries outside the workplace. In 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) as the lead federal organization for violence prevention. The Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) is one of three divisions within NCIPC. DVP is focused on preventing violence and its consequences so that all people, families, and communities are safe, healthy, and free from violence.
DVP is committed to stopping violence before it begins (i.e., primary prevention).
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The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN)
One of Philadelphia’s leading nonprofit agencies dedicated to addressing drug abuse and violence among our youth and their families.
They work to transform their lives through drug intervention, counseling, education, job readiness, community service, academic achievement and various empowerment programs.
They are committed to creating social change by continuing to build strong relationships with our broad-based partnerships.
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Women Against Abuse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency and Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider, as well as one of the largest domestic violence agencies in the country.
The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.
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Mothers In Charge
A violence prevention, education, and intervention-based organization. They advocate and support youth, young adults, families, and communities affected by violence.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Violence Prevention Homepage
In 1979, the U.S. Surgeon General identified violent behavior as a key public health priority. In 1980, CDC began studying patterns of violence. This effort grew into a national program to reduce the death and disability associated with injuries outside the workplace. In 1992, CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) as the lead federal organization for violence prevention. The Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) is one of three divisions within NCIPC. DVP is focused on preventing violence and its consequences so that all people, families, and communities are safe, healthy, and free from violence.
DVP is committed to stopping violence before it begins (i.e., primary prevention).
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The Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN)
One of Philadelphia’s leading nonprofit agencies dedicated to addressing drug abuse and violence among our youth and their families.
They work to transform their lives through drug intervention, counseling, education, job readiness, community service, academic achievement and various empowerment programs.
They are committed to creating social change by continuing to build strong relationships with our broad-based partnerships.
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Health
Newport Academy
A series of evidence-based healing centers for adolescents and families struggling with mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
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Embark Behavioral Health
An exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States. They specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues.
Their programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, wilderness therapy, short-term residential programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
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Joon
Seeking help for your teen's mental health? Joon is a teletherapy practice designed specifically for teens and young adults ages 13-24. Their team of licensed therapists, counselors, and clinicians integrate the benefits of one-on-one therapy sessions with a mobile app-based experience. Their approach is evidence-based, skills-focused and personalized for each individual client.
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Health Insurance Options for At-Risk, Homeless, and Vulnerable Youth
This resource explains affordable health insurance options for vulnerable youth, including Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace coverage. It also outlines who may qualify, what services are typically covered, and where to get help applying for coverage.
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Gemma Services
Gemma Services promotes hope and healing through mental health services, education, and specialized support for vulnerable and at-risk kids, teens, and families. At Gemma, nothing is more important than showing each child they are precious and providing them with opportunities to grow, flourish, and shine.
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A series of evidence-based healing centers for adolescents and families struggling with mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.
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Embark Behavioral Health
An exceptional network of treatment and therapy programs across the United States. They specialize in preteens, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health and substance use issues.
Their programs include in-home treatment, virtual coaching and counseling, outpatient clinics, wilderness therapy, short-term residential programs, long-term residential treatment, therapeutic boarding schools, and young adult transitional living options.
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Joon
Seeking help for your teen's mental health? Joon is a teletherapy practice designed specifically for teens and young adults ages 13-24. Their team of licensed therapists, counselors, and clinicians integrate the benefits of one-on-one therapy sessions with a mobile app-based experience. Their approach is evidence-based, skills-focused and personalized for each individual client.
Learn More
Health Insurance Options for At-Risk, Homeless, and Vulnerable Youth
This resource explains affordable health insurance options for vulnerable youth, including Medicaid, CHIP, and Marketplace coverage. It also outlines who may qualify, what services are typically covered, and where to get help applying for coverage.
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Gemma Services
Gemma Services promotes hope and healing through mental health services, education, and specialized support for vulnerable and at-risk kids, teens, and families. At Gemma, nothing is more important than showing each child they are precious and providing them with opportunities to grow, flourish, and shine.
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Childcare
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals, as well as the public, to information, resources, and tools on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, they provide access to print and electronic publications, websites, databases, and online learning tools for improving child welfare practice, including resources that can be shared with families.
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Promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals, as well as the public, to information, resources, and tools on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.
A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, they provide access to print and electronic publications, websites, databases, and online learning tools for improving child welfare practice, including resources that can be shared with families.
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Housing
Tenant Union Representative Network (TURN)
TURN is a tenant advocacy organization that supports Philadelphians with housing access and tenant rights. Services include Tenant Rights Workshops, Individual Counseling, and Hotline Assistance (267) 443 – 2500.
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City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) helps people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness access emergency housing, shelter, prevention support, and other services. Its mission is to provide leadership, coordination, planning, and resources to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Philadelphia.
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Caring.com
Helps seniors and their families find senior care, housing, and assisted living options. This resource offers guidance on care needs, support services, and living arrangements to support informed decisions and overall well-being.
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Northwest Counseling Service, Inc. (NWCS)
NWCS is a nonprofit organization that was founded for the purpose of providing real estate and housing counseling services to Philadelphia-area residents.
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TURN is a tenant advocacy organization that supports Philadelphians with housing access and tenant rights. Services include Tenant Rights Workshops, Individual Counseling, and Hotline Assistance (267) 443 – 2500.
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City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) helps people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness access emergency housing, shelter, prevention support, and other services. Its mission is to provide leadership, coordination, planning, and resources to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Philadelphia.
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Caring.com
Helps seniors and their families find senior care, housing, and assisted living options. This resource offers guidance on care needs, support services, and living arrangements to support informed decisions and overall well-being.
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Northwest Counseling Service, Inc. (NWCS)
NWCS is a nonprofit organization that was founded for the purpose of providing real estate and housing counseling services to Philadelphia-area residents.
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Career
Resume Templates
Whether you’re starting your first job search or looking to highlight transferable skills, ResumeTemplates.com provides flexible layouts and industry-specific examples to help simplify the application process.
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Resume Examples by Industry
Profession-specific resume samples designed to guide you through the job application process by showcasing what employers in your field expect to see. These examples help tailor your resume for maximum impact.
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Hybrid Resume Templates
Flexible resume formats that balance work history with transferable skills, ideal for career changers or those with diverse experiences. These templates emphasize your strengths to catch employers’ attention.
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First Job Resume Templates
Templates specially designed for individuals entering the workforce, focusing on skills, potential, and strengths rather than extensive job history. Perfect for students or recent graduates.
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Whether you’re starting your first job search or looking to highlight transferable skills, ResumeTemplates.com provides flexible layouts and industry-specific examples to help simplify the application process.
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Resume Examples by Industry
Profession-specific resume samples designed to guide you through the job application process by showcasing what employers in your field expect to see. These examples help tailor your resume for maximum impact.
Learn More
Hybrid Resume Templates
Flexible resume formats that balance work history with transferable skills, ideal for career changers or those with diverse experiences. These templates emphasize your strengths to catch employers’ attention.
Learn More
First Job Resume Templates
Templates specially designed for individuals entering the workforce, focusing on skills, potential, and strengths rather than extensive job history. Perfect for students or recent graduates.
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Legal
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Founded in 1966 by the Philadelphia Bar Association, Community Legal Services (CLS) has provided free civil legal assistance to more than one million low-income Philadelphians. CLS assists clients when they face the threat of losing their homes, incomes, health care, and even their families. CLS attorneys and other staff provide a full range of legal services, from individual representation to administrative advocacy to class action litigation, as well as community education and social work. CLS is nationally recognized as a model legal services program.
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FormsPal
A dedicated organization that works to better support our communities and every individual, regardless of gender, age, nationality, or religion, by providing free, high-quality legal templates and information online.
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Founded in 1966 by the Philadelphia Bar Association, Community Legal Services (CLS) has provided free civil legal assistance to more than one million low-income Philadelphians. CLS assists clients when they face the threat of losing their homes, incomes, health care, and even their families. CLS attorneys and other staff provide a full range of legal services, from individual representation to administrative advocacy to class action litigation, as well as community education and social work. CLS is nationally recognized as a model legal services program.
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FormsPal
A dedicated organization that works to better support our communities and every individual, regardless of gender, age, nationality, or religion, by providing free, high-quality legal templates and information online.
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Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence – Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
Women Against Abuse: Money Geek Resources
Financial abuse can be a major barrier for individuals trying to leave unsafe situations and regain stability. This resource provides financial guidance, tools, and educational information that may help with budgeting, planning, and understanding support options during difficult circumstances.
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Women Against Abuse: Money Geek Resources
Financial abuse can be a major barrier for individuals trying to leave unsafe situations and regain stability. This resource provides financial guidance, tools, and educational information that may help with budgeting, planning, and understanding support options during difficult circumstances.
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