Today's Token Drives scheduled for the Olney Station and City Hall have been cancelled due to the weather, and will be rescheduled for next week, February 4th. Please call the Philadelphia office for more information. 215.772.2955.
Sorry for the bad news. :o(
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jane Addams Place Shelter
Jane Addams Place is an emergency shelter for up to 29 mothers with children.
At Jane Addams Place, Child & Family Advocates assist residents by focusing on families & trauma so that they can regain permanent housing and employment.
WHO: YOU!!!
WHAT: A day of learning, games and fun with children 3-10yrs.
DAY: Saturday January 24, 2008
TIME: 10am-3pm
PLACE: Jane Addams Place
Corner of 43rd and Ludlow St
(in a large former church building)
West Philadelphia, PA 19104
WHY: To help make a difference!
***For more information please contact Elizabeth victor ***
Before the project –Elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org OR 215.772.2943
On the day of the project –215-292-9261
Directions:
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the Subway to City Hall and transfer to Market-Frankford Line MFL terminal. Follow directions from Market-Frankford Line.
Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Get off at the 40th Street stop. Walk 3 blocks west to 43rd and 1 block south to the corner of 43rd and Ludlow. Jane Addams Shelter located in large former church building on corner.
Buses/Trolleys: You can take the 21 Bus to 43rd and walk north to Ludlow. You can also take the 64 from west Philadelphia in the direction of Parkside Ave and get off at either Farragut and Chestnut and walk up and over to 43rd and Ludlow or get off at 46th and Market and walk east and south. You can take the 11,13, 34 or 36 Trolley to 37th and Spruce and walk up to Ludlow and over to 43rd.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800
DRIVING:
From I-95 North, take I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) toward Central Philadelphia. Exit at 30th Street Station. Continue on Market to 44th Street. Turn right onto 44th and left onto Ludlow. Go one block to corner of 43rd and Ludlow. Jane Addams Shelter is across the street at corner of 43rd and Ludlow.
From I-76, exit at 30th Street Station. Continue on Market to 44th Street. Turn right onto 44th and left onto Ludlow. Go one block to corner of 43rd and Ludlow. Jane Addams Shelter is across the street at corner of 43rd and Ludlow.
Monday, January 19, 2009
MLK DAY OF SERVICE CANCELED!
Today's MLK Day of service senior apartment cleanup has been canceled because of snow. Please call the Philadelphia office for more information. 215.772.2955.
Sorry for the bad news. :o(
Sorry for the bad news. :o(
MLK Day of Service
Dr. King said, "Everybody can be great because everybody can serve." Live his dream. Join BwB for our MLK Day of Service.DAY: Monday, January 19th, 2009 (Day off from school)
TIME: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
PLACE: Hillcreek Apartments Senior Cleanup, 528 Adams Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
TIME: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
PLACE: Hillcreek Apartments Senior Cleanup, 528 Adams Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120
WHAT: Come help the elderly residents of the Hillcreek Apartments for Seniors. Many of the residents are elderly and disabled. We will rake leaves, pick up trash, and offer to wash dishes, mop floors, clean stoves, take out trash, and more. The elderly, often struggle with daily chores. Help make life better for them through these simple acts.
Driving Directions:
I-76 E
* Head southeast on I-76 E toward Exit 339 (1.1 mi)
* Take the exit toward US-1 N (0.2 mi)
* Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Roosevelt Blvd/US-1 N and merge onto US-1 N (4.5 mi)
* Turn left at Rising Sun Ave (1.1 mi)
* Turn right at Adams Ave
* Come to the second driveway on your right, make right turn onto North Hillcreek Drive go 500 feet bear left at first street go 300 feet to main office on your left (0.1 mi)
Septa Directions:
The Market Frankfort EL:
Take the MFL to city hall, FREE transfer to the Northbound Broad Street Subway Line (towards Fern Rock Transportation Center), and follow the directions for the BSL below.
Starting from the Broad Street Line (BSL):
Take the BSL North Bound (towards Fern Rock Transportation Center) to Olney Station. Catch bus #18 going toward Fox Chase, and get off the bus at Rising Sun & Adams Avenue. Walk down (south) Adams Ave. to N. Hill Creek Drive and make a right turn go 500 feet bear left at first street go 300 feet to main office on your left.
I-76 E
* Head southeast on I-76 E toward Exit 339 (1.1 mi)
* Take the exit toward US-1 N (0.2 mi)
* Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Roosevelt Blvd/US-1 N and merge onto US-1 N (4.5 mi)
* Turn left at Rising Sun Ave (1.1 mi)
* Turn right at Adams Ave
* Come to the second driveway on your right, make right turn onto North Hillcreek Drive go 500 feet bear left at first street go 300 feet to main office on your left (0.1 mi)
Septa Directions:
The Market Frankfort EL:
Take the MFL to city hall, FREE transfer to the Northbound Broad Street Subway Line (towards Fern Rock Transportation Center), and follow the directions for the BSL below.
Starting from the Broad Street Line (BSL):
Take the BSL North Bound (towards Fern Rock Transportation Center) to Olney Station. Catch bus #18 going toward Fox Chase, and get off the bus at Rising Sun & Adams Avenue. Walk down (south) Adams Ave. to N. Hill Creek Drive and make a right turn go 500 feet bear left at first street go 300 feet to main office on your left.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
East Meets West
Join high school students from Knox, PA in an
East meets West
East meets West
Revitalization Project!
When: Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Where: New Covenant Campus
Founders Hall Building,
7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Time: 8:45 – 4:30
What: Volunteers will be repairing and painting walls, weatherization projects, and general maintenance on a childrens’ center!
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!!!
Dress in comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! Bring a sweatshirt because it may be cool in the facility!
This is the 4th annual “East meets West” Project organized by Keystone Smiles Americorps Program. The project’s goal is to support community building efforts for early education professionals as well as assisting to expand resources for Children’s Centers that serve low-income families and struggle to sustain quality businesses.
When: Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Where: New Covenant Campus
Founders Hall Building,
7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Time: 8:45 – 4:30
What: Volunteers will be repairing and painting walls, weatherization projects, and general maintenance on a childrens’ center!
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!!!
Dress in comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! Bring a sweatshirt because it may be cool in the facility!
This is the 4th annual “East meets West” Project organized by Keystone Smiles Americorps Program. The project’s goal is to support community building efforts for early education professionals as well as assisting to expand resources for Children’s Centers that serve low-income families and struggle to sustain quality businesses.
Please call Chad at 215.772.2955 with any questions or
ON THE DAY OF THE PROJECT: 610-787-1233
DON’T FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS!!!
ON THE DAY OF THE PROJECT: 610-787-1233
DON’T FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS!!!
Directions
Septa BUSES:
The best way to get out to the New Covenant Campus is to take Bus 23. You can catch bus 23 at Broad and Erie. Take Bus 23 headed west towards the Chesnut Hill Loop. You’ll get off at the New Covenant Campus, which will be on your left after you cross E. Mount Airy Avenue and West Allen Lane. Walk towards the campus and ask for Founders Hall.
BSL/MFL
If you are using the Broad Street Line, take it to the Erie Stop and follow the directions above.
If you are using the Market-Frankford Line, transfer to the Broad Street Line at city hall and take it North to the Erie Stop. Then follow the directions above.
Regional Rail:
R8
If you are coming from 30th Street Station, Suburban Station or Market East Station, you can take the R8 towards Chesnut Hill West and get off at the Allen Lane Station. Walk Northeast on Allen Lane for two blocks crossing Rural Lane and Bryant Street until you reach Germantown Avenue. Make a left onto Germantown and then walk about another two blocks until you see the New Covenant Campus on your left. Ask for Founders Hall.
R7
You can also take the R7 from 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, or Market East Station going towards Chesnut Hill East. You’ll get off at the Mount Airy stop. Once you get off, walk 1 and a half blocks southwest on E. Gowen Street, crossing Boyer Street until you reach Germantown Avenue. Make a right onto Germantown Avenue, and the New Covenant Campus will be about two blocks away on your left. Ask for Founders Hall.
Driving Directions:
If you are taking the Schuykill Expressway, 76, from the city center.
1. Merge onto I-76 W via the ramp to Valley Forge, Partial toll road, 4.7 mi
2. Take exit 340A toward Lincoln Dr/Kelly Dr, 0.4 mi
3. Merge onto E City Ave/City Line Ave, Continue to follow E City Ave, 0.1 mi
4. Take the ramp to City Ave Ramp/E River Dr/Wissahickon Dr, 0.2 mi
5. Turn right at City Ave Ramp/E River Dr/Wissahickon Dr, Continue to follow City Ave Ramp/E River Dr, 233 ft
6. Continue on Lincoln Dr, 3.6 mi
7.Turn right at W Allens Ln, 0.4 mi
The best way to get out to the New Covenant Campus is to take Bus 23. You can catch bus 23 at Broad and Erie. Take Bus 23 headed west towards the Chesnut Hill Loop. You’ll get off at the New Covenant Campus, which will be on your left after you cross E. Mount Airy Avenue and West Allen Lane. Walk towards the campus and ask for Founders Hall.
BSL/MFL
If you are using the Broad Street Line, take it to the Erie Stop and follow the directions above.
If you are using the Market-Frankford Line, transfer to the Broad Street Line at city hall and take it North to the Erie Stop. Then follow the directions above.
Regional Rail:
R8
If you are coming from 30th Street Station, Suburban Station or Market East Station, you can take the R8 towards Chesnut Hill West and get off at the Allen Lane Station. Walk Northeast on Allen Lane for two blocks crossing Rural Lane and Bryant Street until you reach Germantown Avenue. Make a left onto Germantown and then walk about another two blocks until you see the New Covenant Campus on your left. Ask for Founders Hall.
R7
You can also take the R7 from 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, or Market East Station going towards Chesnut Hill East. You’ll get off at the Mount Airy stop. Once you get off, walk 1 and a half blocks southwest on E. Gowen Street, crossing Boyer Street until you reach Germantown Avenue. Make a right onto Germantown Avenue, and the New Covenant Campus will be about two blocks away on your left. Ask for Founders Hall.
Driving Directions:
If you are taking the Schuykill Expressway, 76, from the city center.
1. Merge onto I-76 W via the ramp to Valley Forge, Partial toll road, 4.7 mi
2. Take exit 340A toward Lincoln Dr/Kelly Dr, 0.4 mi
3. Merge onto E City Ave/City Line Ave, Continue to follow E City Ave, 0.1 mi
4. Take the ramp to City Ave Ramp/E River Dr/Wissahickon Dr, 0.2 mi
5. Turn right at City Ave Ramp/E River Dr/Wissahickon Dr, Continue to follow City Ave Ramp/E River Dr, 233 ft
6. Continue on Lincoln Dr, 3.6 mi
7.Turn right at W Allens Ln, 0.4 mi
8. Turn left at Germantown Ave, Destination will be on the left, 0.3 mi
9. 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
For directions from other locations or questions please call Chad at, 215-772-2955 or on the day of the project, 610-787-1233.
DON’T FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9. 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119
For directions from other locations or questions please call Chad at, 215-772-2955 or on the day of the project, 610-787-1233.
DON’T FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
MLK Day T-Shirt Packing
Help pack T-Shirts for thousands of MLK Day volunteers!DAY: Saturday, January 10th
TIME: 9:00am - 2:00pm
PLACE: Temple University’s Mitten Hall, 1913 North Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19122(Located at N. Broad Street and Berks Mall)
WHAT: On January 19th thousands of volunteers will work together to remember Dr. King and make Philly a better place in his name. Those volunteers will all get T-Shirts. Help sort them to prepare for this huge event!
All volunteers will receive a FREE MLK Day t-shirt AND REFRESHMENTS!
For more information, please call Luis Flores at (215)772-2917 or on the day of the project at (267)994-2563
Visit www.bwbpa.blogspot.com for photos and information about upcoming projects!
SEPTA Directions:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to City Hall. Free transfer to Broad Street Subway, and follow direction below.
Broad Street Subway (orange line) Take the Broad Street Subway to the Cecil B. Moore Station, from here you are going to exit the subway system and walk two blocks north (away from City Hall) to Berks Mall (It’s a street, not a shopping mall). The building’s entrance will be down the walking path and on your left.
Driving Directions:
1.Head east on I-76 E
2.Slight left at I-676 E (signs for I-676 E)0.9 mi
3.Take the exit toward Central Phila 0.1 mi
4.Turn right at N 15th St 420 ft
5. Turn left at Race St 0.1 mi
6. Turn left at N Broad St/PA-611 1.8 mi
For more information, please call Luis Flores at (215)772-2917 or on the day of the project at (267)994-2563
Visit www.bwbpa.blogspot.com for photos and information about upcoming projects!
SEPTA Directions:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to City Hall. Free transfer to Broad Street Subway, and follow direction below.
Broad Street Subway (orange line) Take the Broad Street Subway to the Cecil B. Moore Station, from here you are going to exit the subway system and walk two blocks north (away from City Hall) to Berks Mall (It’s a street, not a shopping mall). The building’s entrance will be down the walking path and on your left.
Driving Directions:
1.Head east on I-76 E
2.Slight left at I-676 E (signs for I-676 E)0.9 mi
3.Take the exit toward Central Phila 0.1 mi
4.Turn right at N 15th St 420 ft
5. Turn left at Race St 0.1 mi
6. Turn left at N Broad St/PA-611 1.8 mi
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