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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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