Choose Your Own Service Project

Holiday

Choose your own service project.

Step One: Choose a project you would like to do!

Step Two: Contact the person listed to see if they need volunteers!

Step Three: Invite a friend or family member to come along!

Step Four: Serve your community!

** Note: These projects are neither set up nor staffed by Building with Books **

Ronald McDonald House

Sunday, December 23, 5:00pm-7:30pm

(West Philadelphia)

Call early to get a spot at one of our most popular projects. You'll help prepare and serve a special dinner to families whose children are being treated in nearby hospitals.

Project Leader: Susan Wallack, 215-885-7164

BINGO! Kearsley Retirement Community Center

Wednesdays, December 26, 6:30pm-7:30pm

(West Philadelphia)

Come join the game by calling numbers and distributing prizes to the winners. Have an exciting evening that will bring joy to the seniors!

Project Leader: Ruth El, 215.365.3284 or 215.917.9225 (c)

Get Moving! at Trevor's Place

Thursday, December 27, 5:45pm-7:30pm

(Fairmount South)

Volunteers will lead children in a pre-set health awareness session. Materials and talking points will be provided for each lesson when you arrive. Topics include healthy eating, self-image and physical fitness. After the lesson, volunteers will read, talk, and play with the children to get them active. Students will be encouraged to create their own games to be played indoors or outdoors.

Project Leader: Barbara McCoy, 215.222.1169 (h); Barbara.McCoy@wachovia.com

Book Club at Hayes Manor Retirement Home

Thursday, December 27, 6:00pm-7:15pm

(City Line)

Come read to seniors at this fun senior book club. Bring your favorite book and you'll get right to reading as eager seniors who are no longer able to read listen on.

Project Leader: Danielle Gross-Eskin, 215.564.4544

OR... Do Service from HOME.

There's lots you can do to serve your community without leaving your home!

If baking holiday cookies, cakes or pies at home...

* Bake a second batch and deliver it to a nearby shelter or a service agency in your neighborhood.

Got a new coat, gloves, or scar for Christmas...

* Collect extra warm stuff in your family and in your neighborhood to donate to shelters or service providers. Everyone needs warm clothes this time of year.

* Organize a mitten tree or other warm clothing drive in your neighborhood or at your place of worship.

Make holiday cards for senior citizens in your neighborhood or at a nearby senior center.

* Just knowing that someone cares about them this holiday season can make the season bright.

* Make similar cards for shelters or homes near your home and ask your parents to help you deliver them to those in need of encouragement.

SUNDAY service project

Jewish Relief Agency

DAY: SUNDAY, December 16

TIME: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

PLACE: JRA Warehouse! 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

WHAT: Food Distribution!

The Jewish Relief Agency satisfies the various needs of the needy with the purpose of taking care of each other and doing good in the world. With events such as food distributions, JRA is able to help those less fortunate get through the daily struggle for survival.

Volunteers will: Work together to package kosher, non-perishable food in boxes for the needy.

NOTE: Food provided! Dress in Layers - the warehouse will be cold! Please don't forget your permission slip! Need a permission slip? Download one from www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click on the "p. slips" link.

For more information, please call or email Olanike Akanbi, 215.772.2955 oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org

DIRECTIONS to

JRA WAREHOUSE
1098 Dutton Road

Philadelphia, PA 19154

Intersection of Dutton and Comley Road

SEPTA Directions:
Take the Market-Frankford El (blue line) to the Frankford Terminal (the last stop) and transfer to the #20 bus going in the direction of Franklin Mills Mall. Get off the bus at the intersection of Academy Road and Comly Road. Walk 1 block to Dutton Street and turn left. Walk about a half block down Dutton Street, the warehouse is located on Dutton Street.

Driving Directions:
From Roosevelt Blvd (Rt 1):
Take Route 1 North. After you pass Red Lion Road, turn RIGHT at the fourth traffic light onto Comly Road for 1.2 miles. Turn RIGHT on Dutton Road. (Dutton Road is the next right turn after you pass Decatur Road) JRA is on the right.

From 95 N:

Travel NORTH on 95 N. Take the Woodhaven Rd. Exit. Take Route 1 South. Take the 2nd Exit onto Roosevelt Blvd (Rt 1 South). Turn left onto Comly Rd. for 1.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Dutton Rd. JRA is on the RIGHT.

SHARE - Saturday Service

Package food boxes for people in need!

Day? Saturday, December 15
Time? 8:45am to 12pm
Place? SHARE Food Warehouse, 2901 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129



SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people can purchase a package of food for $16 and 2 hours of community service with a retail value of about $35. The food package contains meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, and staples. SHARE buyers purchase the food from growers, brokers, and packaging plants. The food is not donated, government surplus, or salvage.



Volunteers will package food for distribution. These volunteer hours make YOU eligible to purchase SHARE food at the discounted rate.



NOTE: Please dress in layers. Please remember you permission slip! Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.



For more information, please call or email Luis Flores, (267) 994-2563 lflores@bwbus.org



DIRECTIONS:
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Get off at Allegheny Avenue. At Broad & Allegheny, take the #60 Bus westbound and get off at 29th and Allegheny. Walk down 29th St., cross Hunting Park Ave., and walk into the SHARE parking lot.
Bus 1: to 29th & Hunting Park.
Bus 32: to 30th & Allegheny.
Bus 48: to 29th & Allegheny.
Bus 60: to 29th & Allegheny.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From I-95, go to I-76.
Take I-76 West to Route 1 North (Roosevelt Boulevard).
Take the Wissahickon Ave North / Henry Ave Exit.
As the exit forks stay right and turn right onto Wissahickon Ave.
Go 1.5 blocks and turn left onto the Service Road for Route 1.
Turn left onto Fox Street, and travel ¾ of a mile.Turn right onto Hunting Park Ave. Go past the Tastycake Bakery on your right, under the pass, and turn right at the stoplight. The SHARE parking lot is immediately on your right. (Right across from Mercy Vocational School)

Dignity Housing - Half Day Project

You’ve got a half-day! Come out and do some service together!

What? Holiday Party Preparation
Where? Dignity House, 5221 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Day? Friday, December 14!
Time? 11:45am to 2:00pm

Dignity Housing is a non-profit organization established by formerly homeless people to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty confronting low-income and homeless families and individuals in Philadelphia. Dignity Housing promotes their self-sufficiency by providing affordable rental housing with individualized social services; home ownership opportunities; assistance in pursuit of education objectives; workforce development; and financial management assistance.

Volunteers Will: Work together to SORT TOYS, DECORATE PARTY SPACE, and preparing gift baskets for families

For more information, please call or email Elizabeth Victor,
(215) 772-2943

elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click on the "P.Slips" link. Don’t forget your signed permission slip!

Transportation
Septa:
Broad Street Line: Take the Broad Street Subway to the Erie St stop. Walk one block east to corner of Germantown Avenue and Erie Street. Catch the 23 bus to Ashmead Street. Walk half a block back to 5221 Germantown Avenue.
Market-Frankford Line: Take the train to City Hall to the Broad Street Line. Follow direction above from Broad Street Line.
Buses: The 23 Bus goes up 11th street to Germantown Avenue and drops off at Ashmead Street (a half block from the project).

Driving Directions:
76W: Take 76 West to Roosevelt Avenue (US 1 North) exit. Continue on Roosevelt Avenue for close to 2 miles to the Germantown Avenue exit. Continue on Germantown Avenue to 5221 Germantown Avenue (between Ashmead and Bringhurst Streets)

76E: Take 76 East to Roosevelt Avenue (US 1 North) exit and follow above directions to 5221 Germantown Avenue.

Rubye's Kids Holiday Party

Celebrate the holidays with more than 500 needy children from Philadelphia-area shelters and schools.
DAY: Saturday, December 13!

TIME: Please arrive promptly at 7:30am! Latecomers will NOT be admitted!!!7:30am to 3pm!
PLACE: Girard College! 2101 South College Ave (21st & Girard) Philadelphia, PA 19121

WHAT: Volunteering with kids! Volunteers will escort kids to/from stations, face paint, give tattoos, make holiday ornaments, sand art, holiday cards, photo magnets,distribute gloves/hats/yoyos/books/etc., work in the carnival area, work in Toyland, and more…

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT THIS PROJECT!

** Volunteers Must be 16 years old +! **
** Volunteers Must wear a white shirt, black or khaki pants, and sneakers/rubber soled shoes! **
** Volunteers must RSVP soon! This is our most popular project of the year. Volunteers need to preregister, so save your place! Call Elizabeth at 215.772.2943 or reply to this email! **
** Food provided! **

For more information, please call or email Elizabeth Victor, (215) 772-2943 or 215-292-9261 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org



Visit http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/ to read about upcoming projects or to see photos from past events.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Note: In order to get to project on time, you’ll need to be at the City Hall by 7:00am to catch the next #33!!!
From the Market-Frankford El (blue line) or the Broad Street Line (orange line), get off at City Hall (15th Street) and take the #33 bus toward Venango and 22nd. Get off at 20th and Poplar Streets, and then walk down Corinthian Ave toward the entrance of Girard College.


#33 bus runs south on 19th Street and north on 20th Street.

-Alternative: #15 bus runs East & West on Girard Avenue.

Driving Directions:
From the Vine Street Expressway (I-676)
* Exit at 23rd Street: Ben Franklin Pkwy/Museum Area;
* Stay to the left until you reach 22nd Street and turn left onto 22nd Street.
* Continue on 22nd Street until the dead end and make a right onto Fairmount Avenue.
* Turn left at the first light onto Corinthian Avenue.
* Continue to the light and cross Girard Avenue.
* College entrance is straight ahead. Ask for directions to the armory for the Rubye’s Kids Party.

Rubye's Kids

RUBYE'S KIDS 14th ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

*** Please note: This project is 1st come 1st serve and only for people who have pre-registered during their BwB meeting. There is a limit of 20 people. Transportation will be provided from Rubye's kids to a back up project for all REGISTERED overflow volunteers. Please be on time. ***

DAY: Saturday, December 8

TIME: 8am - 3pm

PLACE: Girard College, 2101 South College Ave (21st and Girard), Philadelphia PA 19121


WHAT: Help celebrate the holidays with more than 500 needy children from Philadelphia - area shelters and schools.


Volunteers will: Escort kids to/from stations, face paint, give tattoos, make holiday ornaments, sand art, holiday cards, photo magnets, distribute gloves/hats/yoyos/books/etc., work in the carnival area, work in Toyland, and more...


NOTE: Volunteers MUST be 16 + years old! Volunteers MUST wear a white shirt, black or khaki pants, and sneakers/rubber soled shoes! FOOD PROVIDED!


PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 8AM! LATE COMERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!


For More information, please call or email Olaike Akanbi, 215.772.2955 oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org


SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Note: In order to get to the project on time you'll need to be at City Hall by 7:15am to catch the next #33!!!!
From the Market-Frankford El (blue line) or the Broad Street Line (Orange line), get off at City Hall (15th Street) and take the #33 bus toward Venango and 22nd. Get off at 20th and Poplar Streets, and then walk down Corinthian Ave toward the entrance of Girard College. #33 bus runs south on 19th Street and north on 20th street. Alternative: #15 bus runs East and West on Girard Ave.


DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the Vine Street Expressway (I-676)

Exit at 23rd Street; Ben Franklin Pkwy/museum area; Stay to the left until you reach 22nd Street and turn left onto 22nd Street; continue on 22nd street until the dead end and make a right onto Fairount Ave; Turn LEFT at the first light onto Corinthian Ave; Continue to the ight and cross Girard Ave; Entrance is straight ahead.


PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY at 8AM!!! LATE COMERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!!!

Fight Aids! Condom Drive

Condom Drive for ACTION AIDS!
DAY: Saturday, December 6

TIME & SCHEDULE:

Shift 1 makes posters: 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Shift 1 Condom Drive: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Shift 2 Condom Drive: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

PLACE:

The Gallery at Market East Train Station, The corner of 9th Street and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Shift 1 Posters: Meet at the food court!
Shifts 1 & 2 Condom Drive: Meet at the corner of 9th and Market St.

Volunteers Will:
Create posters and hold them high! We’re going to stand in front of the Gallery and surrounding stores and ask people to purchase and donate condoms to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS in Philadelphia.

About Action AIDS:
All condoms will be donated to Action Aids, Pennsylvania’s largest AIDS non-profit. Action AIDS meets the physical and emotional needs of men, women, and children to help them have a high quality of life in the face of an AIDS diagnosis. In addition, each year they educate 10,000 individuals through group presentations, while also providing outreach in streets, shelters, recovery houses, prisons and other places where people are at risk for HIV. The condoms we collect today will be part of that outreach!

Please note:
* This service project is completely voluntary! All condoms will be donated to Action AIDS. We are not collecting condoms for Building with Books members!
* Dress for weather. This is a rain or shine project and we will be outside collecting. It’s important work. Don’t stay home just because of the weather.
* Bring your own lunch, or money. There are tons of places to get lunch in The Gallery.
* Don’t forget your permission slip!!! Members without permission slips will be turned away!

Questions???
Before the project contact Joanna at 215.772.2957 or email joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org.
The day of the project call Chad at 610.787.1233.

Directions to The Gallery
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. For Shift 1 poster makers, we are meeting in the food court. For both drive shifts we are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).

Market-Frankford Line (blue line): Take the MFL line to 8th and Market street. Walk 1 block to 9th and Market. For Shift 1 poster makers, we are meeting in the food court. For both drive shifts we are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).

Regional Rail: All Regional Rail Lines stop at Market East Station. Come above ground. For Shift 1 poster makers, we are meeting in the food court. For both drive shifts we are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From I-95
* Take I-95
* Take the I-676 exit-EXIT 22 – on the LEFT toward US-30/CENTRAL PHILA/INDEPENDENCE HALL/CALLOWHILL ST
* Take the CALLOWHILL ST exit toward I-676 E/US-30 E/INDEPENDENCE HALL
* Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CALLOWHILL ST.
* Turn LEFT on N 6th ST
* Turn RIGHT on MARKET ST.

From I-76
* Take I-76 E.
* Keep LEFT to take VINE ST XPY/I-676 E/US-30 E via EXIT 344 toward CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA (1.5 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto N 8th Street (0.3 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto MARKET ST

Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages Community Day!

DAY: Saturday, December 1

TIME: 12pm - 5pm

***Arrive at 69th Street Terminal by 10:45am to travel with BwB on Septa***

PLACE: Ten Thousand Villages, 101 West State Street, Media, PA 19063

WHAT: Ten Thousand Villages (TTV) is a nonprofit store that provides a fair income to artisans in developing countries by marketing their crafts and telling their stories in North America. TTV envisions a world where artisans in developing countries will be treated with dignity and respect and earn a fair wage that will enable them to live a life of quality.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of TTV because they help keep costs lower which allows them to purchase more from artisans from around the world

VOLUNTEERS WILL watch a short film about fair trade, receive a tour of the store, unpack and stock items, and welcome and interact with customers.

NOTE: Don't forget your signed permission slip!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call Joanna Lautenberger at 215.772.2957 or call 610.608.9319 the day of the project.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) and Market Frankford Line (Blue): Take the Broad Street Line to City Hall and free transfer to the Market Frankford Line (EL). Take the EL to 69th Street and transfer to Trolley 101. Follow the Trolley directions below.

Via Trolley 101 (69th Street): Take Trolley 101 towards Media. Get off at Olive Street Stop which is at the intersection of Olive Street and State Street. Ten Thousand Villages is also located at this intersection.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 95 South. Merge onto 476 North via Exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Take Exit 3 toward Media. Turn LEFT onto E. Baltimore Pike. Turn RIGHT onto S. Providence Road/PA 252. Turn LEFT E. State Street. Ten Thousand Villages will be on the corner of Olive Street and State Street on the RIGHT.

NOTE: Shop at www.tenthousandvillages.com to support artisans in developing countries. You can also visit branches located at 11th and Walnut Streets and at 8331 Germantown Ave in Philadelphia, PA.

Aids Fund

PHILADELPHIA WORLD AIDS DAY EVENT!

DAY: Saturday, December 1st

TIME: 11:30am-5:00pm

PLACE: William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19107

WHAT: The aim of World AIDS Day is to bring to people's attention the worldwide challenges and consequences of the epidemic - ultimately, preventing the spread of HIV and improving the lives of people living with the virus.

Each year the campaign is an opportunity for organizations throughout the world to highlights the HIV pandemic in order to raise awareness and bring about change.

VOLUNTEERS WILL: set up and take part in a World AIDS Day march, support area organizations during a health and awareness fair, learn about the connections between Building with Books and the AIDS epidemic.

NOTE: Please don't forget your permission slip. This is a long project so bring money or a bag lunch.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please call or email PC Elizabeth Victor, in the office at 215.772.2943 or call 215.292.9261 the day of the project. elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:

Market-Frankford Line: Take the Market Frankford Line to the Market East Station. Walk out of the station to the 13th Street and head 6 blocks south to Spruce Street. Turn right at Spruce and walk half a block to the intersection of Spruce and Juniper Streets.

Regional Rail: Take the regional rail to 30th Street Station and Transfer to the Market Frankford Line to the Market East Station. Walk out of the station to 13th Street and head 6 blocks south to Spruce Street and walk half a block west to the intersection of Spruce and Juniper Street. Or take the regional rail to Suburban Station at 16th and JF Kennedy Blvd and walk 3 blocks east and 6 blocks south to the intersection of Spruce and Juniper Street.

Broad Street Line: Take the Broad Street Subway to the Walnut-Locust stop and walk one block east to Juniper Street and head south to Spruce Street.

Septa Bus Options: You can take the C Bus to Spruce St and walk one block over to Juniper and Spruce. You can take the 21 Bus to 13th Street and walk south to Spruce and one block over to Juniper.

www.septa .org or 215.580.7800

Driving Directions:

I-76 East:

Take 76 East to 676 East via Exit 344 toward Central Philadelphia.

Take the Broad Street Exit and get onto 15th Street.

Continue on 15th Street to Locust Street. Turn left onto Locust and then right onto 13th. Continue on 13th to Spruce St. Turn Left onto Spruce to 1315 Spruce St near the intersection of Spruce and Juniper St.

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

A THANKSGIVING SERVICE PROJECT!

DAY: Saturday, November 24th

TIME: 9:45am to 3:00pm

PLACE: Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, 13th and Vine Streets (302 N 13th St.) Philadelphia PA 19107

WHAT: The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission provides material help, such as food and shelter, to men and women in need in Philadelphia.

Volunteers will help prep and serve lunch for the needy! Spend part of your Thanksgiving weekend giving back to the community and lending a helping hand!

Notes: Please don't forget your permission slip.

For more information please call Joanna in the office at 215.772.2957 or the day of the project at 610.608.9319.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Take the Market Frankford Line to the City Hall Stop. Transfer (Free) to the Broad Street Line going towards Fern Rock. Follow the directions directly below...

Take the Broad Street Line to Race-Vine. Once t street level, walk down broad Street toward the intersection with vine. Turn onto vine and walk one block to 13th Street. "Sunday Breakfast Association" is t the intersection of Vine and 13th.

Note: Location is also served by Buses C and 23.

DRIVING:
Take the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) to Exit 344 toward Central Philadelphia. Tae the exit toward Broad Street; turn right onto Vine Street, and left onto 13th Street.

Mt. Airy Community Computer Center

DAY: Saturday, November 17th
TIME: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
PLACE: Mt. Airy Community Computer Center, 17 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. (Center is run from the basement of Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church)

WHAT: Mt Airy Community Computing Center is dedicated to improving society by bringing access to technology to those without it. Since 1999, MACCC has worked to raise awareness of the power and usefulness of computers and the role technology plays in benefiting the lives of people. MACCC has a computer-training lab with a variety of programs that are made available to the community at large as well as vulnerable groups such as the elderly. MACCC operates 2 computer labs that offer free classes, an extension of MACCC's mission to close the digital divide between advantaged and disadvantaged citizens.

VOLUNTEERS WILL: help with the monthly free computer training by instructing attendees on how to use Microsoft Word and Excel, how to set up an Email Account, how to update resumes, and how to search the Internet.

NOTES: Please don't forget your permission slip!

For more information, please call or email Olanike Akanbi in the office at 215.772.2955 or call 859.536.7700 on the day of the project. oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org

DIRECTIONS TO MACCC
SEPTA:
Market-Frankford Line: Take the Market-Frankford line to 12th st and Filbert St. Stop. Transfer to the 23 bus going in the direction of Chestnut Hill Loop. Get off bus at the intersection of Germantown Ave and Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Broad St Line: Take the BSL to the Earie Stop and Transfer to the 23 bus going in the direction of Germantown Ave/Mermaid Ln. Get off bus at the intersection of Germantwon Ave and Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Bus (From 69th st): Take the 65 Bus going in the direction of Germantown Ave?Chelten Ave to Gerantown and Wlanut Lane and transfer to the 23 bus going in the direction of Germantown Av/Mermaid Ln. Get off bus at the intersection of Germantown Ave and Mt. Pleasant Ave.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-76
* Take I-76 WEST to Exit 340-Lincoln Drive-Kelly drive on City Ave
* Take left ramp onto Lincoln Drive
* Turn right onto W. Mt Pleasant Ave.
* MACCC located in Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church will be on your left.

City Ave:
*Take City Ave going west
* Take left ramp onto Lincoln Drive
* Turn right onto W Mt. Pleasant Ave
* MACCC located in t. Airy Presbyterian Church will be on your left.

Neighborhood Bike Works

SHAPE UP THE SHOP DAY!!!

DAY: Saturday, November 17th

TIME: 9:30am to 2:00pm

PLACE: Neighborhood Bike Works, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Located Inside of St. Mary's Church on the U. Penn Campus)

WHAT: Shape up the Shop day! Volunteers will strip bicycles, sort parts, and help clean the bike shop!

Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is a nonprofit educational organization in West Philadelphia that seeks to increase opportunities for youth through bicycling. By completing a series of classes and fixing up used bikes donated by the community, students can earn a bike for themselves with a helmet and a lock. In addition to providing a positive activity for young people NBW introduces them to the fun, the health benefits, and the freedom that come with cycling in the city.

Notes: Dress for Mess! Dress in Layers!!

For more information, please call Olanike Akanbi at 215.772.2955 (office) or 859.536.7700 (cell-day of)

DIRECTIONS:
Septa:

Market -Frankford El (blue line) to the 40th Street Stop. From the corner of 40th Street and Market Street, walk south to Locust Street (located one block past Walnut Street). Turn LEFT onto Locust Walk and walk to the big church - St. Mary's- located on the right. The NBW entrance is located behind the church. Ring the bell for entrance by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle by the door.

NOTE: Locust Street dead ends onto 40th street and continues as a path called Locust Walk leading through the U. Penn campus.

Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) to City Hall stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above to NBW.

Buses 21,30,40, and 42 also service this area.

SEPTA: 215.580.7800 or www.septa.org

DRIVING:

From 76:

* Take I-76 EAST towards Central Phila. Take Exit #342/Girard Ave/Phila Zoo (US 13). Turn RIGHT onto W Girard Ave (US 30). Turn LEFT onto N 40th Street and travel for about 1.5 miles. Drive one block past Walnut Street to Locust Street. Locust Street dead ends onto 40th Street and becomes Locust Walk. Walk LEFT onto Locust Walk.

* Walk on U. Penn Campus towards St. Mary's Church on Locust Walk. St. Mary's Church will be on the RIGHT facing Locust Walk (Cars cannot drive on Locust Walk). The NBW entrance is behind the church. Ring the Bell by squeezing the brake lever on the bike handle on the side of the entrance.

JSP Project CHANGED because of RAIN.

Tomorrow's Serve-A-Thon with City Year has been changed to an indoor project because we are expecting rain. We will now be volunteering at Young Entrepreneurs of The Future at 6027 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19139. Please do not go to the original project because it has been canceled. Here is the new information:

DAY: Saturday, November 9
TIME: 8:30 - 2:00 (Buses are still provided from MOST schools for this project. The bus times have not changed.)
PLACE: Young Entrepreneurs of the Future - 6027 Chestnut St., Philadelphia PA 19139

WHAT: We will sort and pack books from a city wide book drive as well as clean up this community center.

BUS TIMES:
6:45 am - University City
6:45 am - Motivation
7:10 am - Sayre
7:15 am - Furness
7:25 am - Germantown
7:35 am - Upper Darby
7:40 am - Masterman
7:45 am - Martin L King
7:50 am - Bodine

For more information please call Joanna at 610.608.9319.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take Walnut Street to 61st Street
Turn RIGHT on 61st Street
Turn RIGHT on Chestnut Street.
YEF is the big church in the middle of the street. There is a large sign so it is hard to miss.

Take US-1/W City Ave/City Line Ave to 63rd St
Turn LEFT onto North 63rd Street
North 63rd Street becomes Cobbs Creek PKWY/PA 3
Turn LEFT onto Chestnut St/PA - 3 E
YEF is the big church in the middle of the street. There is a large sign so it is hard to miss.

SEPTA:
From the 69th Street Terminal: Catch BUS 21 heading towards Penns Landing. Take BUS 21 to 61st and Chestnut. YEF is the big church in the middle of the street. There is a large sign so it is hard to miss.

Catch the Broad Street Subway headed towards BSL Pattison at BSL Olney. Take the BSS to 15th and Market where you'll catch the MFL towards the 69th st Terminal. Exit theMFL at 60th St and walk to 6027 Chestnut St. Philadelphia PA 19139.

JSP - Serve-A-Thon with City Year

Transportation from MOST schools, breakfast, and lunch provided! See details below!

DAY: Saturday, November 10
TIME: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
PLACE: Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center
2551 N. 22nd Street (just below Lehigh Ave)
Philadelphia, PA 19123

WHAT: Join Building with Books and City Year in our efforts to revitalize Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center! Help this center become a hub for safe, educational, and fun activities for local children.

HISTORY: Cecil B. Moore Rec Center was built in 1923 and is located in a neighborhood with a rich cultural history. The playground and activities offered at Cecil B. Moore Rec Center have a special place in the hearts and childhood memories of many of those who grew up here. However, times have changed! In recent years the Rec Center has faced many problems. In 2004, the city was going to destroy the rec center because it lacked funding. The facility's condition was miserable, and when a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed several blocks away, several people in the community decided the time had come to make some changes. They decided it was time to restore the aging center to its former glory. Help the center achieve this goal!

Volunteers will:
* Paint!
* Landscape!
* Indoor cleaning and beautification!
* Playground restoration!

Schedule of Events:
8:30 am - Registration and Breakfast
9:00 am - Opening Program
9:30 am - Volunteer projects
1:30 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - buses depart

Bus Schedule:
6:45 am - University City
6:45 am - Motivation
7:10 am - Sayre
7:15 am - Furness
7:25 am Germantown
7:35 am - Upper Darby
7:40 am Masterman
7:45 am - Martin L King
7:50 am - Bodine

For more information contact PC Joanna Lautenberger at 215.772.2957 or call 610.608.9319 the day of the event.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SIGNED JSP Permission slip! You will not be permitted to ride the bus without a properly filled out permission slip.

DRESS FOR MESS, RAIN, and COLD!

Driving Directions:
There is safe and secure parking in a lot along Sedgley Ave, directly across from the Recreation Center. Use 22nd Street and Sedgley Ave as the end location for finding directions online.
From I-95:
* Take exit 23 toward Girard/Lehigh Ave.
* Merge onto Delaware Ave and follow signs toward Aramingo Ave.
* Merge onto Aramingo Ave (Wawa, CVS, Applebee's along the street)
* Turn left onto Lehigh Ave.
* Follow Lehigh Ave west to Sedgley Ave.
* Turn Left onto Sedgley Ave - Parking lot will be half-way down the block, directly across the street from the recreation center.
From I-76E:
* Take exit 340A on the left toward Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive.
* Follow signs towards Ridge Ave East
* Turn right on ridge Ave
* Turn left on Lehigh Ave.
* Turn right onto 22nd St.
* Turn left onto Sedgley Ave - parking lot will be half-way down the block, directly across the street from the Recreation Center.

SEPTA Directions:
The Recreation Center is essentially at 22nd Street and Lehigh Ave, just behind Dobbins High School. The easiest ways to get to Cecil B. Moore via SEPTA are to use the route 33 Bus (stops directly in front of the Center's building on 22nd St) or the Broad Street Subway/route 54 Bus. Use 2551 N. 22nd St as the end location if using SEPTA's "Plan My Trip" Function on www.septa.org.

From City Hall (Via 33 Bus):
* Take the route 33 Bus Westbound at 15th Street and JFK Ave (direction: Venango St)
* Disembark the route 33 Bus on 22nd St just after passing Sedgley Ave, directly in front of the recreation center.

From City Hall (via Broad St Subway):
* Take the Broad St Line Local (make sure it is not an express) north towards Fern Rock Transportation Center
*Disembark subway at North Philadelphia Station (Lehigh Ave)
* Take the route 54 Bus westbound at Broad St and Lehigh Ave (direction: Strawberry Mansion)
* Disembark the route 54 Bus at 22nd St and Lehigh Ave.
* You can also walk from the Broad St and Lehigh Ave instead of taking the route 54 bus. Just walk west along Lehigh Ave until you reach the Recreation center. The walk will take about 15 minutes.

$$ ELECTION DAY VOTER BAKE SALE $$

DAY: Tuesday, November 6th

TIME: 10 AM to 2 PM

PLACE: University Square Complex Polling Station, 3901 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104


WHAT: Raise money to build BwB schools! Help out at the Voter Bake Sale at the Polling Station in University City.

** Bring cookies, brownies and other baked goods from home! **

** Tell voters how they can make a difference by helping to build schools around the world! **

NOTES: Please don't forget your signed permission slip.

For more information: Call or email PC Elizabeth Victor, in the office at 215.772.2943, elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or call 215.292.9261 the day of the project.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:

Market-Frankford Line: Take the Market-Frankford Line to the 40th St. Stop. Walk one block east to 3901 Market St.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

I-76 East:

Take I-76 East to EXIT 345 30th St Station/Market St.

Turn RIGHT onto Arch St.

Turn RIGHT onto JFK Blvd.

Turn RIGHT onto Market St.

Continue on Market to 39th and Market.

University Square Polling Station will be across the street at 3901 Market St.

Special Olympics!

DAY: Saturday, November 3

TIME: 8 AM - 12 PM &/OR 12 PM - 4 PM

PLACE: Jake Nevin Fieldhouse! 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

NOTES: Rain or Shine. Food Available for Purchase. Don't forget your signed permission slip!

WHAT: Special Olympics Pennsylvania expects over 1,000 athletes and 400 coaches from 44 counties to participate in the statewide competition. Last year's Fall Festival drew over 2,500 volunteers from the Villanova student body and the surrounding community. This Festival is the largest annual student-run Special Olympics event in the world!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please call Elizabeth Victor at 215.772.2943. The day of the project you can contact her at 215.292.9261.

SEPTA:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) and Market Frankford Line (Blue): Take the Broad Street Line to City Hall and free transfer to the Market Frankford Line (EL). Take the EL to 69th Street and transfer to Trolley 100. Follow the Trolley directions below.

Via Trolley (69th Street): SEPTA's Route 100 trolley travels between Norristown and 69th Street Terminal. Get off the Route 100 trolley at the Villanova Station (STADIUM) on Ithan Ave. Walk up to the corner of Ithan Ave and Lancaster Ave (US Route 30) and cross over Lancaster Ave.

Via Regional Rail: Take the R5 (Paoli Local) from 30th Street, Suburban, or Market East Stations to Villanova Station. Take the pedestrian tunnel under the tracks and walk straight through the walkway under Mendel Hall.

BwB will meet at the Jake Nevin Field House at the corner of Ithan Ave and Lancaster Ave.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Take I-476 (the Blue Route) to EXIT 13 (US 30 St. David's/Villanova). At the bottom of ramp turn right onto Route 30 East (Lancaster Ave). Proceed EAST onto Lancaster for a 1/2 mile, and at the 4th traffic light you will see Villanova's main parking lot on the right.

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge

We’ve got a great service project planned with John Heinz Wildlife Refuge

PLACE: John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19153
DAY: Saturday, November 1st
TIME: 10:00am-2:00pm (stay until 2:30 for an optional advocacy project!)

VOLUNTEERS WILL: Clear trails and help to rid the Refuge of Evasive Plants. Come protect this amazing natural resource near the Philadelphia Airport. At our last service project we saw an owl, some deer, and an amazingly fat turtle.

Lunch is Provided!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!!!

For more information, please call or email Chad Zibelman, (215) 772-2955; chad.zibelman@buildingwithbooks.org

THE DAY OF THE PROJECT CALL: 610-787-1233

For info about upcoming projects, or photos from previous projects visit http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/.

SEPTA Directions:
Broad Street Line (the Orange Line):

* Take the BSL to the Snyder Avenue stop.

* Take bus #37 towards 89th St. and get off at 84th and Lindbergh Blvd.

* Walk to 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard.

Market Frankford Line (the El):

* Take the El, West, to get off at City Hall.

* Transfer to the Broad Street Line headed south and get off at Snyder.

* Take bus #37 towards 89th St. PNC Bank and get off at 84th Street Lindbergh Boulevard.

* Walk to 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard.

Buses:
The 37, 68, 108 and 305 drop near to John Heinz. You can also walk about 1 mile from the 36 trolley Island Ave/ Lindbergh Stop or the Regional Rail Eastwick stop.

Want to meet and travel together?
Be at Broad and Snyder by 9:00 am to ride the #37 bus with BwB staff! Students will also meet at 69th St Terminal at 9:00 am to ride Bus 108. Please be on time! We are catching a bus and can't wait for latecomers. Don't forget your token or a transfer (which you need to purchase on the El or the BSS before catching the bus.)

Driving Directions
From the North:

* Traveling on I-95 South, take Exit 14 (Bartram Ave.)

* At the 5th light turn right onto 84th Street

* At the second light make a left onto Lindbergh Blvd.

From City Line, 30th Street, University City Area
* Traveling on I-76 E, stay in left lane after passing the 28th Street Exit and follow signs for Route 291 West

* At the light, turn right onto Route 291 West and go over the Platt Bridge

* Stay in the left lane as you come off the bridge-DO NOT go on to I-95 South

* After exiting the bridge bear to the right and onto Island Avenue
* At the first traffic light turn left onto Bartram Avenue

* Go to the first traffic light and turn right onto 84th Street

* Go to the second traffic light and turn left onto Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday Night Haunted House Service Project!

The night before Halloween come haunt kids in the People’s Emergency Center Shelter and surrounding neighborhood.

DAY: THURSDAY, Oct. 30

TIME: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
PLACE: Playground (Near People's Emergency Center) 3939 Warren Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Volunteers will...
Run a haunted house! Jobs include dressing up in costumes to scare neighborhood kids, face painting, arts and crafts, & more!

FREE CANDY!!
DRESS FOR MESS!!!
DON’T FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP!!!

For more info please call or email Joanna Lautenberger at (215) 772-2957 or Joanna.Lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org

DAY OF THE PROJECT CALL: (610) 608-9319

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Center City:
* Start out going WEST on WALNUT ST
* Turn RIGHT onto S 38TH ST/US-13/PA-3 (0.5 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto LANCASTER AVE (0.3 mi)
* Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto HAVERFORD AVE (0.0 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto N 40th ST (0.0 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto WARREN ST. (0.1 mi)
* End at 3939 Warren St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

From the Schulkyll Expressway:
* Take I-76 E toward CENTRAL PHILA.
* Take the SPRING GARDEN STREET exit, EXIT 343, toward HAVERFORD (0.2 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto SPRING GARDEN ST (0.3 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto N 33rd ST/US-13 N. (0.1 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto HAVERFORD AVE (0.7 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto N 40th St (0.0 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto WARREN ST. (0.1 mi)
* End at 3939 Warren St. Philadelphia, PA 19104

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Broad Street Subway:
* Take the Broad Street Subway to City Hall and FREE TRANSFER to the MFL Line. Follow Directions Bellow…

Market Frankford Line:
* Take the MFL to the 40th Street Stop. Disembark.
* WALK North on 40th Street 4 blocks to Spring Garden Street (if you see Ludlow street you walked the wrong direction).
* Turn RIGHT on Spring Garden Street and walk 1 block to Warren Street
* The haunted house playground is on the corner of Spring Garden and Warren Street.

Lupus Loop 2007

DAY: Saturday, October 28th

TIME: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm

PLACE: Fairmount Park Carousel House at Memorial Hall Loop

Belmont Ave and Concourse Drive, Philadelphia PA 19131

WHAT: The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure.

The Lupus Loop is a part of a nation-wide series of walks/events that raise awareness and funds to fight lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ system in the body. It strikes mostly women of childbearing age, although women of all ages, as well as men and children, develop lupus. Lupus is a life-threatening, life-diminishing disease.

VOLUNTEERS WILL: help set up the event, support registration needs and form cheering squads at the beginning and last mile of the race. Students will also help with children's activities and games.

FOR MORE INFO: please call or email PC Elizabeth Victor, in the office at 2315.772.2943 or call 215.292.9261 the day of the project. elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Market-Frankford Line: Take the Market-Frankford Line to 69th Street. Take the 64 Bus to Parkside Ave and 49th St stop. Walk on Parkside Ave to Belmont Ave. Turn left onto Belmont Ave. Continue north on Belmont Ave into Fairmount Park and to intersection with Concourse Drive. Carousel House is up from that intersection.

Bus: The 65 Bus will bring you to Lower Merion where you can get on the 38 Bus at City Ave. That bus drops off at the intersection of Belmont Ave and Concourse Drive.

Broad Street Line: Take the BSL to the El and follow the directions above.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-76 East:

Take I-76 to EXIT 341 Montgomery Drive toward West River Drive

Keep RIGHT at the fork to merge onto Montgomery Drive

Turn LEFT onto Belmont Ave

Turn onto N. Concourse. Carousel House is up from Concourse and Belmont Ave intersection.

I-76 West:

Take I-76 West to EXIT 342-Girard Ave-Philadelphia Zoo

Take slight right to get onto US-13/N. 34th St.

Street turns into Lansdowne. Remain on Lansdowne for half a mile. Lansdowne becomes Concourse Drive. Carousel House is up from Concourse and Belmont Ave intersection.

UC Green - Community Tree Planting

DAY: Saturday, October 27th

TIME: 10am to 1:30pm

PLACE: Malcolm X Park, 51st ST & Osage Ave (1 block south of Pine St), Philadelphia, PA 19143

WHAT: Help plant 60 new trees!!!

UC Green promotes, coordinates, and supports, volunteer community greening projects in University City neighborhoods.

NOTE: Dress for Mess & Bring your Permission Slip! Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy sneakers! * FREE Lunch & T-Shirts *

For more information, please call
Olanike Akanbi - 215-772-2955

Elizabeth Victor - 215-772-2943

Joanna Lautenberger - 215-772-2957

The day of the project you can reach Joanna at 610.608.9319

www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

DIRECTIONS
Malcolm X Park – UC GREEN TREE PLANTING
51st & Osage Avenue (one block south of Pine Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Septa:
Market-Frankford El (blue line) to the 52nd Street stop. At 52nd Street catch Bus 52 heading towards 52nd St Catharine Street. Exit the bus at the 52nd and Pine Street stop. Walk two blocks to 51st and Osage Ave.

Broad Street Subway (orange line) to City Hall. At City Hall catch the 34 Trolley towards the Baltimore Loop. Exit the 34 Trolley at Baltimore Ave and 51st Street. Walk to 51st and Osage Ave.
OR
Take the Broad Street Subway to the BSL Walnut-Locust Stop. At the Walnut-Locust Stop catch Bus 21 towards MFL 69th Street. Exit the 21 Bus at Walnut Street and 51st Street. Walk from Walnut and 51st to Osage Ave and 51st.

SEPTA: (215.580.7800) http://www.septa.org/

Driving:
I-76
Keep LEFT to take I-76 E toward CENTRAL PHILA.
Take the MONTGOMERY DR exit-EXIT 341 – toward WEST RIVER DR.
Merge onto MONTGOMERY DR.
Turn LEFT onto BELMONT AVE.
Turn RIGHT onto STATES DR.
Enter next roundabout and take 1st exit onto 52ND STREET DR.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto N 52ND ST.
Turn LEFT onto PINE ST.
Turn RIGHT onto S 51st ST.
End at S51st St & Osage Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Clark Park Pumpkin Make and Take

DAY: Thursday, October 25th

TIME: 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm (come when you can, leave when you need to)

PLACE: Clark Park Farmer's Market - 43rd St and Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA (Check in at Food Trust Table to sign in and get started)

WHAT: The Food Trust's mission is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Founded in 1992, the Trust works to improve the health of children and adults, promote good nutrition, increase access to nutritious foods, and advocate for better public policy.

The Food Trust runs 25 Farmer's Markets around Philadelphia, many allowing people to use food stamps and WIC Vouchers, in order to get access to fresh, nutritious options for their families.

VOLUNTEERS WILL: learn about fresh food problems in the Philadelphia area, help kids decorate pumpkins, run a face painting table and help with the Food Trust information table!

FOR MORE INFO: please call or email PC Elizabeth Victor in the office at 215.772.2943 or call 215.292.9261 the day of the project. elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:

Market-Frankford Line: Take the MFL to 30th St Station. At 30th St catch the 34 trolley. Continue on toe trolley to the 43rd and Baltimore Ave stop. Check in at Food Trust information table.

Regional Rail: Take the regional rail to 30th St Station and transfer to 34 Trolley. Continue on the trolley to the 43rd and Baltimore Ave stop. Check in at the Food Trust Information table.

http://www.septa.org/ or 215.580.7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-76 EAST:

Take I-76 to EXIT 346B - University Ave.

Keep RIGHT at the fork to merge onto University Ave.

At the 4th traffic light, make a left onto Baltimore Ave.

Continue on Baltimore Ave to 43rd St.

Farmers Market in Clark Park. Check in at Food Trust info table.

RSP Photos!

Lupus Loop Sunday Project

Come support the Lupus Foundation in their 17th annual Lupus Loop 5K.

VOLUNTEERS WILL help set up the event, support registration needs and form cheering squads at the beginning and last mile of race. Students will also help with children’s activities and games.

DAY: Sunday, October 26
Time: 7:30 am to 12:30pm
PLACE: Fairmount Park Carousel House at Memorial Hall Loop
Belmont Avenue and Concourse Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131
Please don’t forget your permission slip!

What: The mission of the Lupus Foundation of America is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure. The Lupus Loop is a part of a nation-wide series of walks/events that raise awareness and funds to fight lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ system in the body. It strikes mostly women of childbearing age, although women of all ages, as well as men and children, develop lupus. Lupus is a life-threatening, life-diminishing disease.

for more information, please call or email PC Elizabeth Victor,
in the office at (215) 772-2943 or call (215) 292-9261 the day of the project.
elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/


SEPTA:
Market-Frankford Line: Take the Market-Frankford Line to 40th St. Take the 40 Bus to Belmont and Montgomery. Walk south on Belmont to the Carousel House on the corner of Belmont Ave and Concourse Drive.
Bus: The 64, 38, and 40 Buses drop off walking distance from Belmont and Concourse Drive.
Broad Street Line: Take the BSL to the El and follow the directions above.
http://www.septa.org/
215.580.7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
I-76 East:
Take I-76 to EXIT 341 Montgomery Drive toward West River Drive
Keep right at the fork to merge onto Montgomery Drive.
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue.
Turn onto N. Concourse. Carousel House is up from Concourse and Belmont Avenue intersection.

I-76 West:
Take I-76 West to Exit 342-Girard Avenue-Philadelphia Zoo.
Take slight right to get onto US-13/N. 34th St.
Street turns into Lansdowne. Remain on Lansdowne for half a mile.
Lansdowne becomes Concourse Drive. Carousel House is up from Concourse and Belmont Avenue intersection.