BwB PA

Token Drives Rescheduled for Next Week

2009-01-28T11:18:00.002-05:00

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(

Jane Addams Place Shelter

2009-01-20T11:01:00.005-05:00

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.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE CANCELED!

2009-01-19T13:08:00.000-05:00

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(

MLK Day of Service

2009-01-19T12:30:00.000-05:00

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

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.

East Meets West

2009-01-17T10:34:00.000-05:00

Join high school students from Knox, PA in an
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.

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!!!

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

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

MLK Day T-Shirt Packing

2009-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

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

PHOTOS - Inglis House

2008-12-20T00:29:00.000-05:00

Check out the photos from the Inglis House. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/InglisHouse?feat=directlink

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Ronald McDonald House

2008-12-13T13:09:00.000-05:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's project at the Ronald McDonald House. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/RonaldMcDonaldHouse#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Condom Drive

2008-12-10T14:51:00.001-05:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's Condom Drive at the Gallery. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/CondomDrive#

~ Enjoy

Harvest Celebration Party for New Pennsylvanians

2008-11-29T14:00:00.001-05:00

Join BwB for a Thanksgiving Service Project!
DAY: Saturday, November 29th
TIME: 12PM-4PM
PLACE: Welcoming Center West Facility, 52nd and Spruce Street, Phila, PA 19131 (across from the Sunoco gas station on the second floor of Big George's Diner)

WHAT: Harvest Celebration Party Miracle on 52nd Street!

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians connects newly arrived immigrants from around the world with the economic opportunities that they need to succeed. Since opening their doors in 2003 they have assisted more than 2000 people from 64 countries.

Help make this thanksgiving season special for new immigrants! As a volunteer you will...
* Help set up a holiday party including photos with Santa!
* Organize special holiday arts and crafts!
* Tell stories and read books about holiday rituals from around the world to kids!

For more information call or email Elizabeth Victor at 215.772.2943 or elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org. The day of the project call 215.292.9261.

Visit bwbpa.blogspot.com for information about upcoming projects and photos from past projects.

SEPTA Directions:
The Welcoming Center West Holiday Party facility is located on the second floor of Big George's Diner on the corner of 52nd and Spruce streets across from the Sunoco Gas Station.

Take the Market Frankford Line to 52nd Street. Walk South on 52nd to Spruce Street.

You can also take the 21 or 42 Bus to 52nd Street and walk south toward Spruce Street.

PHOTOS - Value Through Sports & Arts

2008-11-26T09:40:00.002-05:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's project with Value Through Sports & Arts. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/ValuesThroughSportsAndArts#

~ Enjoy

SUNDAY SERVICE - Philadelphia Marathon & Art Museum Trip

2008-11-23T09:00:00.000-05:00

Support Runners in the 15th Philadelphia Marathon & Visit the Art Museum for FREE!

DAY: Sunday, November 23, 2008
TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet up Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art Eakins Oval (out front by Rocky Steps) behind the Starting Corrals (13.25 mile mark) Art Museum Main Building Philadelphia, PA 19101

WHAT: Volunteers will set up, monitor and run Water Stop #7 which is a starting and finish line water stop. Students will also help with other finish line support including re-hydration fluids and the food tent as needed.

BONUS: Hour long optional trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art following the service project to view the Gee’s Bend Quilts and other exhibits.

NOTES: Dress for weather, as we will be outdoors! Please don't forget your permission slip!

QUESTIONS? Please call Genisha at (267) 357-2981 or email genisha.wallace@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:

SEVERAL ROADS ARE CLOSED OFF FOR THE PHILADELPHIA MARATHON MAKING IT UNCERTAIN WHICH BUSES WILL BE DIVERTED. PLEASE CHECK WITH BUS DRIVERS BEFORE BOARDING THE BUS.

Market-Frankford Line: Take the MFL to the City Hall Stop. Walk out to 15th and Arch and catch the 48 Bus (Direction: 27th and Allegheny). Get off 48 at 22nd and Pennsylvania Avenue and walk towards the front of the Art Museum and the starting corrals. Ask for Water Stop #7.

Broad Street Line: Take the BSS to City Hall. Walk out and transfer to the 48 bus at 15th and Arch Street (Direction: 27th and Allegheny) and follow the directions above.

Trolleys/ Buses: SEPTA bus routes 7, 32, 38, 43, and 48 currently serve the Museum area.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway)
Take I-676 West to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway exit (22nd Street, Museum area), on the right side. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto 22nd Street and get into the far left lane. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a boulevard with two outside lanes and two inside lanes. Turn left onto the outside lanes of the parkway toward the Museum, which will be in front of you on the hill. Follow the sign for the Art Museum. After the sign, turn left at the first traffic light (Art Museum Drive). Follow the road up to the West Entrance of the Museum, where limited parking is available.

From Western Locations: Valley Forge, King of Prussia
Take I-76 East to Philadelphia. Take Exit 343 (Spring Garden Street). At the end of the exit ramp, turn left. Continue past the side of the Museum, through the first traffic light and around Eakins Oval, staying in the far left lane. Turn left at the second traffic light and then bear right. Follow the sign for the Art Museum. After the sign, get in the far left lane and turn left at the first traffic light (Art Museum Drive). Follow the road up to the West Entrance of the Museum, where limited parking is available.

Values Through Sports and Arts

2008-11-22T10:30:00.000-05:00

VALUES THROUGH SPORTS & ARTS

DAY: Saturday, November 22th
TIME: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
PLACE: New Creation Community Center162 W Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

WHAT: Support New Creation Community Center's program to help inner city children and youth develop self-esteem, creativity, values, and life skills through structured activities. Head outside to play basketball or stay inside to assist children with an arts and crafts project.

Lunch is provided at 12:30 to keep everyone energized.

Dress for Mess! Please don't forget your permission slip!

QUESTIONS? Please call Chad at (610) 787-1233 or email chad.zibelman@buildingwithbooks.org.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Market-Frankford Line: Take the MFL to the Allegheny Stop. At the Allegheny stop catch BUS 60 toward Allegheny Loop LP 35th ST. Disembark BUS 60 at the Allegheny Av Mascher Street stop. Walk 3 blocks North on Mascher Street to the corner of Mascher and Tioga Street.

Broad Street Line: Take the BSS to the Alleghney Stop. Catch BUS 60 heading toward the Westmoreland St Richmond Loop. Disembark BUS 60 at Allegheny Ave/Mascher Street Stop. Walk 3 blocks North on Mascher Street to the corner of Mascher and Tioga Street.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
ROUTE 1 & Roosevelt Blvd:
* Take CITY AVE/US-1/CITY LINE AVE North
* Take the exit toward WINGHOCKING Ave North/Henry Ave (0.2 mi)
* Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W ROBERTS AVE (0.2 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto WISSAHICKON AVE (0.4 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto W HUNTING PARK AVE/US-13 (0.8 mi)
* Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto W ERIE AVE (1.8 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto N 2nd St (0.2 mi)
* Turn LEFT onto W GLENWOOD AVE. (0.1 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto N MASCHER ST. (0.1 mi)
* Turn RIGHT onto W TIOGA ST. (0.0 mi)
End at 126 W Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Kids Fun Run

2008-11-22T08:00:00.000-05:00

15th Anniversary Kids Fun Run!

DAY: Saturday, November 22, 2008
TIME: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Meet up Location: Philadelphia Convention Center Volunteer Registration Table, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107

WHAT: Volunteers will set up, monitor and run the Kids Fun Run. This is the 15th anniversary of the Philadelphia Marathon and the fun run supports its mission to promote healthy kids and families here in Pennsylvania.

NOTES: Dress for weather, as we will be outdoors! Please don't forget your permission slip! Light Breakfast and a free Philadelphia Marathon hooded sweatshirt are provided IF you show up on time!!!

QUESTIONS? Please call Elizabeth at (215) 292-9261 or email elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:

Market-Frankford Line: Take the MFL to the Market East Station Stop. Walk out to 12th Street and walk north on 12th to 12th and Race. Enter building and ask for volunteer registration table.

Broad Street Line: Take the BSS to City Hall and transfer to the Market Frankord Line (the El) and follow the directions above.

Trolleys: You can take any of the green surface line trolleys (13, 11, 36, 34) who's destination is City Hall and get off at Juniper and 13th street and walk one block to 12th and then up to 12th and Race.

Buses: Take any bus whose destination is Penn’s Landing ( 33, 21, 42, etc.) and get off at 12th street and walk north on 12th to Race Street. You can also take the 23 to 11th and Race and walk one block to 12th.

Also you can take the regional rail to the Market East Station and follow the directions above.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Rte 76 (Schuylkill)
Take Rte 76 to Exit 344/I-676 East. Take I- 676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rte. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center to 12th Street (4 traffic lights). Make a right on to 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 12th and Arch Streets.

From Interstate 95 North/South
Take I-95 North to Exit 22 Central Philadelphia / I- 676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for I-676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up to 15th Street. Get into left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and make a left turn on to Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Make a right on to 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 12th and Arch Streets.

From the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Follow Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 20/I-476. Take I-476 South to Exit 57/I-76 Philadelphia. Follow Rte 76 directions above.

Photos- UC Green

2008-11-15T16:29:00.001-05:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's project with UC Green in West Philly. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/UCGreenTreePlanting#

~ Enjoy

UC Green

2008-11-15T09:00:00.000-05:00

Join BwB for Community Tree Planting
DAY: Saturday, November 15th
TIME: 9am to 1:00pm

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

WHAT: UC Green promotes greening projects in University City neighborhoods. Cities need trees too!

NOTE: Dress for Mess & Bring your Permission Slip! Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy sneakers! Project is Rain or Shine! Please be on time since we will be walking to our tree spot!

For more information, please call Chad Zibelman at 215-772-2955 or Genisha Wallace at 215-772-2917 or call Chad at 610-787-1233 the day of the project.

Get info about upcoming projects, or view photos from previous projects at www.bwbpa.blogspot.com

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
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 Questions? Call (215.580.7800) or visit www.septa.org

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
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

Special Olympics

2008-11-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

DAY: Saturday, November 8!
TIME: 8am – 12pm &/OR 12 pm – 4 pm!
PLACE: Villanova University, Jake Nevin Fieldhouse! 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

VOLUNTEERS WILL: Cheer on athletes! Keep Score! Show Support!

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.

Project is Rain or Shine
Food Available for Purchase

For more information, please call Elizabeth Victor at (215) 772-2943/ On day of project, call 215-292-9261

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!

Visit bwbpa.blogspot.com for info about upcoming projects and to see photos from previous projects.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) & 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 Avenue.

* Walk up to the corner of Ithan Ave. and Lancaster Ave. (US Route 30) and cross over Lancaster Ave.

* BwB will meet at the Jake Nevin Field House at the corner of Ithan Avenue & Lancaster Avenue

Want to meet and travel together?

* BwB students can meet at 69th street at 7:30am to ride the 100 trolley with BwB staff.
* Students will also meet up at 11:30am to travel on together for the afternoon shift.

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 Avenue & Lancaster Avenue

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 on Lancaster for a ½ mile, and at the 4th traffic light you will see Villanova's main parking lot on the right.

* BwB will meet at the Jake Nevin Field House at the corner of Ithan Avenue & Lancaster Avenue

PHOTOS - John Heinz

2008-11-02T12:08:00.002-05:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's project at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge! To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/JohnHeinzWildlifeRefuge#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Lupus Loop

2008-10-26T14:43:00.002-04:00

Check out the photos from Sunday's project at the Lupus Loop! To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/LupusLoop#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Art Sphere

2008-10-15T15:55:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from our project at Art Sphere! For the complete album visit...

http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/RSPArtSphere#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - RSP2 City Year

2008-10-11T15:40:00.000-04:00

Check out the photos from Saturday's project with City Year at Murphy Recreation Center! To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/RSP2CityYear#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Neighborhood Bike Works

2008-10-09T23:09:00.002-04:00

Check out the photos from Thursday's project with Neighborhood Bike Works! To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/NeighborhoodBikeWorks#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Fall For Your Park Day

2008-10-04T17:46:00.004-04:00

Check out the photos from this Saturday's project with the Philadelphia Horticultural Society at the Olney Recreation Center. To see the full album visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/FallForYourPark#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Manna

2008-10-01T22:27:00.002-04:00

Check out the photos from this Wednesday's project with Manna. To see the full album visit

http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/Manna#
~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Chamounix Stables

2008-09-30T18:48:00.000-04:00

Check out the photos from this Tuesday's project with Chamounix Stables. To see the full album visit http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/ChamounixStables#

~ Enjoy

PHOTOS - Philabundance

2008-09-27T13:51:00.002-04:00

Check out these photos from Philabundance on September 27th! To view full size photos visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/Philabundance#

~Enjoy!

PHOTOS - Autism Walk

2008-09-20T17:28:00.003-04:00

Check out these photos from the Autism Walk on September 20th. To view full size photos visit: http://picasaweb.google.com/BwBPA2/AutismWalk#

~Enjoy!

PHOTOS - Center in the Park

2008-09-20T10:43:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from the Center in the Park Community Festival on September 20th. To view full size photos visit:
http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa3/CenterInTheParkCommunityFestival

PHOTOS - Program Summit

2008-08-26T17:58:00.001-04:00

Check out Photos from this years Officer Summit.

~ Enjoy!

PHOTOS - Trek to Nicaragua - Summer 2008

2008-07-15T20:41:00.001-04:00

PHOTOS - Trek to Nicaragua - Summer 2008 Pt. 2

2008-07-15T20:30:00.000-04:00

BwB End of Year Celebration!!!

2008-06-14T10:00:00.000-04:00

You are invited to the Building with Books End of Year Celebration!

DAY: Saturday, June 14th
TIME: 11am - 3pm

PLACE: Temple University Student Center

1755 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Transportation Provided - See Below

There will be GAMES/ MUSIC/ FOOD/ PRIZES/ AWARDS/ AND LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN!!!
This year BwB members like you have contributed thousands of hours of community service. You have also raised thousands of dollars to build schools in Nepal and Nicaragua. Join BwB to celebrate these amazing accomplishments!

As the summer months approach families around Philadelphia are at an increased risk for hunger. Help by bringing a donation to the End Year Celebration.
There are more than 267,000 children in the Delaware Valley who will not receive lunch through the National School Lunch Program this summer. That puts them at a greater risk of hunger and malnutrition. YOU can help! Bring one of the following items as a donation to the End of Year celebration. *** 100 % Fruit Juice (Juice Boxes, Cans or Plastic Bottles Only), Breakfast Cereal, Breakfast Bars, Fruit Cups, Canned/Shelf Stable Tuna, Canned Pasta, Beef Ravioli, Mac & Cheese, Peanut Butter (plastic containers Only), Jelly (Plastic Containers Only)

Don’t forget your signed permission slip!http://www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/PA/PA_JSP_PermSlip.pdf

For more information, call Olanike Akanbi (215.772.2955), Joanna Lautenberger (215.772.2957), or Elizabeth Victor (215.772.2943)
*On day of event, call 859-536-7700

BUS PICK-UP SCHEDULE
8:30am – 8:45am: Furness HS
8:45am – 9:00am: Upper Darby HS
9:15am – 9:30am: MLK HS
9:15am – 9:30am: Motivation HS
9:45am – 10:00am: Germantown HS
9:50am – 10:05am: University City HS
10:20am – 10:35am: Masterman HS
*Bodine HS: Meet bus at Masterman HS
*Abington HS, CEP HS, Harriton HS, Lower Merion HS: Check with Advisors/ Program Coordinator

If you decide to meet us there at 11am…
The Temple University Student Center is located on the corner of Montgomery and 13th Street in the heart of the main Temple U. campus. BwB will be in ‘The Underground’ located on the lower level of the building. The center is located at 1755 N. 13th Street, Phila, PA 19122.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the El to City Hall and ‘FREE’ transfer to the Broad Street Subway. Follow directions below.
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the subway to the Cecil B. Moore Station located at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Walk one block over to 13th Street, turn left and walk one block up to Montgomery Avenue. The Student Center is located on 13th Street between Montgomery Ave and Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Buses that service this area: C Bus/ 3 Bus/ 23 Bus. Call SEPTA for more information.

PHOTOS - NYC Service Trip

2008-06-07T19:00:00.000-04:00

Check out these photos from the New York City Service Trip. Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa1/NewYorkCityServiceTrip

New York City Service Trip

2008-06-07T06:45:00.000-04:00

Travel to New York City! See the sights and help out Vital Community Theater Company with their Pinkalicious Production.

DAY: Saturday, June 7

TIME: 6:45 am to 7:00 pm

PLACE: Meet the BwB bus at the giant clothespin sculpture at 15th Street and Market Street in Philadelphia.

COST: $25. This $25 registration fee is subject to change depending on the number of people attending. The more people that sign up for the trip, the lower the cost will be for each individual. If transportation costs less than $25 per person, BwB will reimburse you by paying for part of lunch.

WHAT: We will be making wands and other props/packs for the company. There will also be some free time to explore New York City.

Vital theatre company is a community of artists who believe that a shared theatrical experience profoundly affects people's lives. They create stories that challenge the audience to ask questions, make discoveries and engage in dialogue.

Please note, payment is due in advance. Don't forget your signed permission slip AND COMPLETED HEALTH FORM. All of this is due at your next program meeting.

Meals are not provided so bring money for lunch. You will be home by 7:00 PM in time to eat dinner, but you may also choose to bring additional money and buy an evening meal in NYC. Please wear comfortable shoes since we will be walking.

Preregistration is required so talk to your program coordinator or contact Joanna Lautenberger at 215.772.2957 or joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org ASAP.

BwB Member Survey

2008-06-04T09:44:00.002-04:00

BwB Students!

Help improve our programs!

Please visit http://tinyurl.com/4qhwct to take the BwB Member Survey.

Please complete the survey by June 14th. This is so important! Without your input we can't make BwB better. So be honest and let us know what you love and want to keep and what you want to change.

Thanks!

PHOTOS - Homelessness Night

2008-06-01T16:31:00.002-04:00

Check out these photos from BwB's first ever Homelessness Awareness Night! Enjoy. :o)

Mural Painting with BwB

2008-05-31T13:02:00.000-04:00

COME HELP BwB PAINT A MURAL ON CANVAS TO BE DONATED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL IN PHILADELPHIA!!!

WHAT? Painting (within the lines…)!!!
WHEN? Saturday, May 31st!
TIME? 1 pm – 4 pm!
WHERE? Philadelphia City Institute Library!19th & Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Adjacent to Rittenhouse Square)
*Meet BwB in the lower level community room*

For more information, please contact Olanike Akanbi @ oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org
*On day of project, call 859-536-7700*

**DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP** http://www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf

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SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the Subway to City Hall and transfer to one of the Green Line West Philadelphia Trolleys. Any trolley will drop off at 19TH and Market. From here, follow walking instructions below.

Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Take the El to 30th street and transfer to one of the Green Line Trolleys going toward City Hall. Any trolley will drop off at 19TH and Market. From here, follow walking instructions below.

From 69th Street:
The 21 Bus – Get off at the intersection of 19th and Chestnut and follow walking directions below.

*Walking Instructions: Walk south to Locust Avenue (you’ll cross Chestnut, Sansom, Walnut…) At Walnut, you’ll run into Rittenhouse Square, make a right and an immediate left to continue down 19th Street. The next street will be Locust.

Buses/Trolleys: There are several buses that drop near to this location. We suggest you go to septa.org and type in S. 19th and Locust Avenue if you are looking for a bus to take. Otherwise, following the Broad Street Subway or Market-Frankford Line directions.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 W or E and get off at the South Street Exit
- Make a right onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 W
- Make a left onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 E
Follow South Street to 25th Street
Make a left onto 20th Street
Follow 20th Street to Locust
Make a right on Locust Street and to one block to 19th Street.

New Jersey Tree Foundation

2008-05-31T08:15:00.000-04:00

Join BwB for a day of fun planting trees in New Jersey!

What? Help plant 29 trees!
When? Saturday, May 31st
Time? 8:15am to 12:00pm
Where? Newton & Walnut Street, Camden, NJ 08103
*BwB will meet at 15th & Locust Street in Center City @ 8:15am to travel as a group on PATCO (New Jersey Transit System). You will need $2.30 for roundtrip travel to/ from New Jersey from Center City.

The New Jersey Tree Foundation is dedicated to the promotion, enhancement and development of urban and community forestry activities in New Jersey through education, volunteerism, community outreach, partnerships, and grants.

**DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP** http://www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf

For more information, please contact Olanike Akanbi @ oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org
*On day of project, call 859-536-7700*

Dress for Mess

Refreshments Provided

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SEPTA Directions:
Market-Frankford Line (MFL) and Broad Street Line (BSL) to Center City, Phila:
Take the MFL (blue line) train to the City Hall Stop and ‘FREE’ transfer to the BSL (orange line) train going towards Pattison; get off at the Walnut-Locust Stop. From there, walk one block over to the intersection of 15th & Locust Street. There you will meet up with a BwB staff member that will travel with the group to New Jersey on PATCO (the New Jersey Transit System).

From 69th Street to Center City, Phila:
Take the 21 bus to the intersection of 16th and Locust Street. Walk a block to 15th & Locust Street to meet up with BwB staff.

Driving Directions to New Jersey:
Take the Ben Franklin Bridge to NJ. Continue on 676 S. Take Exit 4/Kaighn Avenue toward Atlantic Avenue. Turn Right onto Atlantic Avenue. Turn Right onto S Broadway. Turn Right onto Newton Avenue. Meet BwB at the corner of Newton & Walnut Street at 9:00am.

PATCO Directions to New Jersey:
Take PATCO (New Jersey Transit) from 15th and Locust to the Broadway stop in New Jersey. Walk south (away from downtown) and turn left on Walnut Street. Meet BwB at the corner of Newton & Walnut Street at 9:00am.

PHOTOS - Slime-A-Teacher!

2008-05-27T10:47:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from the Abington High School teacher slime fundraiser. Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa1/AbingtonSlimeATeacher

Homelessness Awareness Overnight

2008-05-23T17:00:00.004-04:00

What would it mean if YOU were homeless?

DAYS: Friday, May 23 to Saturday May 24

TIME: 5:00 pm Friday to 8:00 am Saturday

PLACE: Overnight will be on Liacouras Walk, an enclosed section of Temple University's Campus. Friday night, we will meet at Johnson and Hardwick Hall, 2029 North Broad Street, Between Norris Street and Diamond Street.

WHAT: As many as two million children, teens, and young adults are trying to survive in the streets. What if you were one of them? Join BwB for our first ever Homelessness Awareness OVERNIGHT experience. Join us for an evening of discussions, activities, and service as we sleep out to raise awareness.

IMPORTANT NOTE - To participate in this project you must contact either Genisha Wallace (Genisha.Wallace@buildingwithbooks.org) or Joanna Lautenberger (215.772.2957) by THURSDAY, MAY 15 to receive an information packet. You must read your info packet and return your permission slip BY MONDAY MAY 19th. Due to the serious nature of this trip, no exceptions can be made for late registration.

PICK UP YOUR INFO PACKET TO FIND OUT ABOUT - Safety, Food, Schedule of Events, a Letter to Parents, and a Permission Slip.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From I-95:
Take I-95 North to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676). Note: this is a LEFT lane exit. Follow 676 West to Broad Street Exit. Exit to the left lane and turn left on Vine Street. Turn left on Broad Street - 611 North - and follow North Broad past Montgomery Avenue until Norris st., which is 2 1/2 blocks past Temple University’s Liacouras Sports Center. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

From I-76:
Follow I-76 East for 18 miles to Exit 38 (Central Philadelphia/East 676). Note: this is a LEFT lane exit. Proceed one-half mile to the Broad Street Exit. Turn left on Broad Street - 611 North - and follow North Broad around to the end where you will see campus police. half mile to the Broad Street Exit. Turn left on Broad Street - 611 North. Follow North Broad past Montgomery Avenue until Norris st., which is 2 1/2 blocks past Temple University’s Liacouras Sports Center. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

From New Jersey Turnpike:
From the New Jersey Turnpike via Benjamin Franklin Bridge: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4; then follow Route 73 North one mile to Route 38 West. Follow Route 38 approximately six miles to cross Benjamin Franklin Bridge. From the bridge follow signs to Vine Street Local Traffic and proceed one mile to Broad Street. Turn left on Broad Street - 611 North - Follow North Broad past Montgomery Avenue until Norris st., which is 2 1/2 blocks past Temple University’s Liacouras Sports Center. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Take the Market – Frankford line ( EL) to 15th st. and transfer to the Broad st. line. Take the BSL headed northbound Susquehanna/Dauphin station stop. Exit at the Susquehanna station exit, make a right and walk one block to Diamond Street. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

Broad Street Line
Take the Broad st. Line to the Susquehanna/Dauphin station stop. Exit at the Susquehanna station exit , make a right and walk one block to diamond street. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

Regional Rail
Take the R-1, R-2 , R-5 or R-7 to the Temple university stop located on 10th and West berks mall. Make a right when leaving the station and walk 1 block to Temple universities campus. Walk straight ( approximately 2 blocks ) and make aright on Liacouras walk. Cross Norris st. and turn left at Peabody residence hall. Johnson and Hardwick Hall is Located at 2029 North Broad st. Between Norris st. & Diamond St.

PHOTOS - Books Through Bars

2008-05-18T17:00:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from the Books Through Bars Sunday service project. Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa1/BooksThroughBarsPackAThon

Books Through Bars

2008-05-18T11:00:00.000-04:00

Pack books for justice!

DAY: Sunday, May 18th

TIME: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

PLACE: The A Space, 4722 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143

WHAT: Books through Bars sends quality reading material to prisoners and encourages creative dialogue on the criminal justice system, thereby educating those living inside and outside of prison walls.

Volunteers will create packages of books to send to prisoners around the country. We respond anonymously to prisoner's letters that contain requests for books.

Lunch is provided! Please don't forget your permission slip! You must RSVP to attend this project because space is limited. Talk to your program coordinator for more information or contact Joanna Lautenberger at 610.608.9319 or Joanna.Lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org.

For up to date information about upcoming service projects, and to see photos from past projects visit www.bwbpa.blogspot.com.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines:
From 30th Street Station, take the #34 trolley (the green line) to 47th and Baltimore. The A-Space is halfway down the block, on the south side of Baltimore Avenue. There is a large parking lot next to the A Space and a bike rack in front of the parking lot.
www.septa.org 215.580.7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 East toward Central Philadelphia. Take exit #346B/University Avenue onto S. University Avenue toward Grays Ferry Avenue. Turn LEFT onto Baltimore Avenue. The A Space/Books Thru Bars will be on your LEFT.
Take 76 West toward Schuylkill Expwy North. Take exit #346B onto S. 34th Street toward Civic Center/University Avenue. Turn LEFT onto Grays Ferry Avenue. Bear RIGHT onto S. 47th Street. Turn LEFT onto Baltimore Avenue. The A Space/Books Through Bars will be on your LEFT.

PHOTOS - Fairmount Park Day

2008-05-17T22:36:00.001-04:00

Click on this link to check out photos from the Fairmount Park Day Service Project. Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/FairmountParkDay052008

Fairmount Park Day!

2008-05-17T08:30:00.000-04:00

HELP BEAUTIFY YOUR CITY!

DAY: Saturday, May 17th

TIME: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

PLACE: Schuylkill River Towpath, 25th and Locust Ave., Center City Philadelphia, PA 19104.

WHAT: In partnership with the Fairmount Park Commission and Greater Philadelphia Cares, volunteers will garden, plant trees, clean playgrounds, and repair trails. From small community playgrounds to large major parks, no stone will be left unturned. Hundreds of volunteers will come together this Saturday to help revitalize Philadelphia's beautiful parks.

A light breakfast will be provided. Please don't forget your permission slip!

For more information contact Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or call 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

For up to date information about all Saturday Service Projects, and to see photos from past projects, visit http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/.

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the Subway to City Hall and transfer to one of the Green Line West Philadelphia Trolleys. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. At 22nd and Market walk south to Locust Avenue (you’ll cross Chestnut, Sansom, Walnut…), then walk 3 blocks west to 25th and Locust. There is a very beautiful entrance and Locust dead ends into the park.

Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Take the El to 30th street and transfer to one of the Green Line trolleys going toward City Hall. Any trolley will drop off at 22nd and Market. Following the directions above to walk to 25th and Locust.

Buses/Trolleys: There are several buses that drop near to this location. We suggest you go to septa.org and type in S. 25th and Locust Avenue if you are looking for a bus to take. Otherwise, following the Broad Street Line or El directions. Again any trolley from West Philadelphia (excluding the 15) will take you to 22nd and Market and the directions above.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From the Schuylkill Expressway - 76 W/76E
* Get off at the South Street Exit. Make a right onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 W/ Make a left onto the South Street Bridge when taking 76 E.

* Follow South Street to 25th Street Make a left onto 25th Street.

* Follow 25th Street to Locust.

Ronald McDonald House

2008-05-17T08:00:00.001-04:00

Join Building with Books as Guest Chefs at the Ronald McDonald House!

WHEN? Saturday, May 17
TIME? 8:15 am (promptly) – 10:30 am
WHERE? 3925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

WHAT? Preparing breakfast for families at the House

Volunteers will prepare a homemade breakfast for the children and families at the House. After a long week in the hospital, families look forward to waking up for a hardy breakfast that may otherwise be skipped due to financial difficulties or time constraints. Volunteers will have to opportunity to interact with the families based on comfort levels.

The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House provides a much-needed home away from home for families whose children are receiving medical treatment for serious illness. They provide comfort, care, food, necessities, and support families need to get through such stressful times.
http://www.philarmh.org/

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!
www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf

For more information, please contact Olanike Akanbi at oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org
On day of project, call 859-536-7700

SEPTA Directions:
Via Broad Street Line (Orange) & Market Frankford Line (Blue):
Take the Broad Street/ Orange Line going towards City Hall/15th Street Stop. Transfer (FREE) to the Market-Frankfort/ Blue Line towards West Philadelphia. Get off at the 40th Street Stop which is at 40th & Market Street. Walk one block south to Chestnut Street and almost another block towards 39th Street. The RMHouse will be on the left between 40th Street and 38th Street.

Driving Directions:
Take 76 East to Exit # 345 (30th Street/Market Street.) exit. Turn right at first stop sign. Turn right at second traffic signal onto Market Street. Go straight to 40th Street. Turn left at 40th Street. For Front Entrance: Go one traffic light and turn left onto Chestnut Street. Green gate in the middle of the block on the left hand side is entrance. For Garage Entrance: Go one block and turn left onto Ludlow Street. The underground parking garage is on the right hand side in the middle of the block.

Take 76 West to the University Avenue exit. At V.A. hospital, University Avenue turns into 38th Street. Follow 38th Street straight to Market Street. Turn left on Market Street. Follow for two traffic signals and turn left onto 40th Street. For Front Entrance: Go one traffic light and turn left onto Chestnut Street. Green gate in the middle of the block on the left hand side is entrance. For Garage Entrance: Go one block and turn left onto Ludlow Street. The underground parking garage is on the right hand side in the middle of the block.

Neighborhood Bike Works

2008-05-16T12:30:00.002-04:00

Come out to decorate a 4-person bike sculpture on your Half-Day!!!

What? Help design bike sculptures

Day? Friday, May 16th 2008
Time? 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Where? 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(Located Inside of St. Mary’s Church on the U. Penn Campus)

Volunteers will help design bike sculptures on a 4-person bicycle that will be used in the 2nd Annual Kinetic Sculpture Derby (KKSD) – a parade celebrating art and human powered transit! Volunteers will have the option to stay until 6pm to assist with the NBW after-school program

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.

For more information on day of project, please call Genisha Wallace at (267) 357-2981

~ Don’t Forget your Signed Permission Slip! ~
www.buildingwithbooks.org/us/BwB_ServicePermissionSlip.pdf

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) http://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.

PHOTOS - City Year Serve-A-Thon

2008-05-10T17:00:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from City Year's Serve-A-Thon! Enjoy... http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa1/CityYearServeAThon

Serve-A-Thon with City Year

2008-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Serve-A-Thon with City Year!

DAY: Saturday, May 10th, 2008
TIME: 8:30am to 2:00pm

PLACE: Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center, 22nd Street and Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia

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.

Cecil B. Moore Recreation 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 Recreation Center have a special place in the hearts and childhood memories of many of those who grew here. However, times have changed! In recent years the Recreation Center has faced many problems. In 2004, the city was going to destroy the recreation 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 a fence!
· Paint the Recreation Center!
· Paint games on the Blacktop!
· Help to remove Graffiti!
· Indoor cleaning and beautification!
· Pick-up trash from the surrounding area!
· Playground restoration!

Schedule of Events:
8:30 am – Registration & Breakfast
9:00 am – Opening Program
9:30 am – Volunteer Projects
1:30 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – We’re Done!

NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch are provided. Please dress for mess, painting, and outdoor weather conditions.

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 Street) or the Broad Street Subway/route 54 Bus. Use 2551 N. 22nd Street 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 Street)
* Disembark the route 33 Bus on 22nd Street just after passing Sedgley Ave, directly in front of the recreation center.

From City Hall (via Broad Street Subway):
* Take the Broad Street 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 Street and Lehigh Ave (direction: Strawberry Mansion)
* Disembark the route 54 Bus at 22nd Street and Lehigh Ave.
*You can also walk from Broad Street 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.

If you have questions the day of the event please call: Joanna at (610)608-9319 or Luis at (267)994-2563.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP.
If you do not have a permission slip, or it is not filled out correctly you will not be aloud to attend the project!

MYX International Art Project

2008-05-03T10:14:00.001-04:00

Help create a global art piece

When: Saturday May 3rd 10:00am-2:00pm

What: MYX and the Middle East Center at U Penn present an outdoor international artwork opportunity
Where: In front on the Art Museum on Benjamin Franklin Parkway under the large red Iroquois statue

There will be a youth fair sponsored by Y Philly during the artwork project where students can buy lunch and take part in other activities following the service project.

MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange is a Philadelphia-based, nonprofit organization that works to increase tolerance among young people worldwide by using art-based projects to explore diverse cultures and social issues relevant to all youth.
Volunteers will help set up and create an outdoor artwork expression that is being made in Vanadzor, Armenia. Students may also help younger kids participation in the project and help with clean up following the construction.

For more information, please contact
Elizabeth Victor @ 215-772-2943 or 215-292-9261 on day of project

Don’t forget your permission slip!

SEPTA Directions:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
(From Northern Points) Get a transfer and take the Subway towards Center City. Get off at City Hall and walk to 15th and JFK (giant monopoly pieces and other statues) and transfer to the 32 Bus in the direction of Lyceum Ave/ Ridge Ave. Get off at Pennsylvania Ave and 25th street and walk towards the Giant Red Statue.

(From Southern Points) Get a transfer and take the Subway towards Center City. Get off at 15th Street and JFK Boulevard to transfer to Bus #32 going in the direction of Lyceum Ave/ Ridge Ave. Get off at the corner of 25th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Walk towards the Giant Red Metal Statue.

Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Get a transfer and take the train towards Center City Philadelphia. Get off at 15th Street. Walk to the corner of 15th Street and JFK Boulevard to transfer to Bus #32 going in the direction of Lyceum Ave/ Ridge Ave. Get off at the corner of 25th and Pennsylvania Avenue. Walk towards the Giant Red Metal Statue.

Buses/Trolleys:
You can take the Bus 32 bus in either direction and get off at 25th and Pennsylvania. You can also take the 43 and get off at the Art Museum and walk down towards the giant red statue. From 15th and JFK you can also take the 38 toward Wissahickon and the 7 towards Dauphin Loop to get to the Art Museum.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

DRIVING Directions:
Take 95 North to Exit #22/Central Phila (US 30) toward 676 E/ Independence Hall (US 30 E). Take the first 676 exit onto 23rd St/ Ben Franklin Parkway. Turn LEFT onto the Ben Franklin Parkway. The large red metal statue will be on your right side. There is no easy spot to park and be dropped off.
From 76 drive towards Center City and take the I-676 East exit toward Central Philadelphia. Take the first 676 exit onto 23rd St/ Ben Franklin Parkway. Turn LEFT onto the Parkway. The large red metal statue will be on your right side.

PHOTOS - Free Scoop Day @ Ben & Jerry's

2008-04-29T22:38:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from the FREE SCOOP DAY Service Project @ Ben & Jerry's benefiting 'Stand Up for Kids'. Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/FreeScoopDayBenAndJerrysForStandUpForKids

Volunteer for FREE SCOOP DAY

2008-04-29T16:00:00.002-04:00

Enjoy FREE Ice Cream and Make a Difference!

DAY: Tuesday, April 29
TIME: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION 1: Ben and Jerry’s U Penn, 218 S 40th Street, Philadelphia

LOCATION 2: Ben and Jerry's 30th Street Station, 1 N 30th Street, Space 229, Philadelphia 19104.

WHAT: *** Help scoop FREE ice cream (SAMPLES INCLUDED) *** Pass out information to folks standing in line *** Sign up interested people on a mailing list *** Collect donations ***

WHY: Ben and Jerry’s free cone day goes to support an awesome organization called STAND UP FOR KIDS (sufk). SUFK helps homeless street kids around the US. They say…

“As many as two million children, teens, and young adults are trying to survive on US streets today. They make up 27% - the fastest growing segment – of the US homeless population.

This is YOUR call to action. Become a Friend of Kids by helping at FREE SCOOP DAY. When everyone else in their world has abandoned them; we are making a difference. We need your help so we can stay on the streets, saving kids.”

SPACE IS LIMITED If you'd like to participate talk to your program coordinator about volunteer location or call 215.772.2957.

PLEASE NOTE: Bring a bag dinner or money for food. Free Ice Cream Scoop for all volunteers. Possibility of meeting celebrity scoopers!

FOR MORE INFO: Contact Joanna Lautenberger at 610.608.9319 or Joanna.Lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org.

DIRECTIONS to WEST PHILADELPHIA LOCATION:

Driving:
* Take BROAD STREET South
* Turn RIGHT onto WALNUT STREET

* Turn LEFT onto S 40th STREET

Septa:

* Take the MFL to the 40th Street Stop

* Walk approximately 5 and a half blocks from Market Street, to just past Walnut Street.

PHOTOS - JSP Beach Sweep!

2008-04-26T17:00:00.001-04:00

Check out these photos from BwB's Beach Sweep in New Jersey!

http://picasaweb.google.com/bwbpa1/JSPBeachSweep

~ Enjoy

JSP BUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS!

2008-04-26T07:00:00.000-04:00

Spring Joint Service Project

When? Saturday, April 26th

Bus Pick Ups:
BUS #1 Temple University Main Campus
Corner of Broad and Montgomery Avenue (Liacouras Center)
Time for boarding bus: 7:00-7:15am
Bus leaves at 7:15am

BUS #2 Temple Center City Building
1515 Market Street (across from City Hall)
Time for boarding bus: 7:00-7:20am
Bus leaves at 7:20am

Destination? Albany Avenue Beach
Buses will leave at 3:30pm and return to original pick up spots by 5pm.
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Dress for Mess & Bring any money for extra food!
Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy sneakers!

*Food will be provided but will be very light. It is your responsibility to bring extra money or let your BwB coordinator know if you need support*

You can give your parents Elizabeth’s cell phone number as a contact the day of the project. 215-292-9261

Half-Day Earth Day project

2008-04-18T12:30:00.000-04:00

You’ve got a half-day! Come out and learn about conservation and help celebrate Earth Day!

When? Friday, February 8th!12:30pm to 3pm!
What? Creating Philadelphia Tree for Earth Day Forest
Where? Temple University
Tuttleman Learning Center Room 300B
13th and Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

Come support the 16th Annual Children’s Earth Day Forest, the Delaware Valley’s longest running Earth Day event.Volunteers Will: learn about conservation and the Pennsylvania forest from a representative from Lower Merion Conservancy project and then create a north philly tree for their Kid’s earth day tree forest.

For more information, please call or email Elizabeth Victor,
(215) 772-2943 elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org You can call her cell phone 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

Transportation
Septa:
Broad Street Line: Take the Broad Street Subway to the Montgomery Avenue stop. Walk one block east to 13th and Montgomery to Tuttleman Hall.
Market-Frankford Line: Take the train to City Hall to the Broad Street Line. Follow direction above from Broad Street Line.
Buses: The C Bus runs north and south on Broad St. Coming from the east or west, you can take the #3 bus to Cecil B Moore and 13th and walk two blocks north.

Driving Directions:From Center City, go north Broad Street to Montgomery Ave. Turn right onto Montgomery. Go one block to 13th and Montgomery. Look for Tuttleman Learning Center on the Northeast Corner (opposite the student center).

Community Paint Day

2008-04-18T10:30:00.000-04:00

Mural Arts Program Paint Day!!

Building with books and the Mural Arts Program present…
Community Paint Day

Day: Saturday April, 19,2008
Time: 10:30am - 4:00pm
What: Community Paint Day
Where: Charles L. Durham Branch,
Free Library of Philadelphia, 3320 Haverford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104

For more information , please contact Elizabeth Victor
215-772-2943 . elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org
or Call her cell phone 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

(Remember bring a bag lunch / money for lunch and your permission slip)

Directions
From I-76
Take exit 326 to merge onto I-76 E toward I-476/Philadelphia/US-202/Valley Forge
Partial toll road Take exit 343 for Spring Garden St toward Haverford Ave
Turn right at Spring Garden St
Turn right at N 33rd St/US-13 N
Turn left at Haverford Ave
3320 Haverford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104

From I-95
Take exit 22 on the left toward I-676 W/Central Phila/US-30 W
Merge onto I-676 W/US-30 W/Vine St Expy
Take the I-76 E exit toward International Airport
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Market St/30th St Station
Turn right at Arch St
Turn right at John F Kennedy Blvd
Turn right at Market St
Turn right at N 33rd St
Turn left at Haverford Ave
3320 Haverford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104

Public Transportation
Septa
Broad St line
Take the Broad st. line to the city hall stop. Walk 1 block to 15th and JFK Blvd. Take the 38 bus towards west Philadelphia. Get off at the 31st street stop.
Turn left onto Haverford ave. and walk to 3320 Haverford ave.

Market Frankford line –El
Take the Market Frankford line (EL) to the city hall stop(15th and Market). Walk 1 block to 15th and JFK Blvd. Take the 38 bus towards west Philadelphia. Get off at the 31st street stop. Turn left onto Haverford ave. and walk to 3320 Haverford.

Buy Great BwB Stuff!

2008-04-15T12:08:00.003-04:00

Buy Great BwB Stuff!!!Have you ever wanted a BwB hoodie? What about a T-Shirt for your dog or a poster? There's so much great stuff for sale! Visit http://www.cafepress.com/buildingwbooks to get yours!

BwB is NOT making a profit on these products. Some items are more expensive then in the past because Cafepress handles the shipping, ordering, and creation of all the products.

~ ENJOY ~

Legs against Arms Anti-Violence March and Fair

2008-04-13T08:00:00.002-04:00

Join BwB for a SUNDAY service project at St. Joseph's University!
DAY: Sunday, April 13th
TIME: 8:00am-12:30pm
WHAT? Anti-violence 5K Race/Walk, 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, Peace Festival, and Celebration of Youth
WHERE? St. Joe's’ University
54th Street and City Avenue Philadelphia, PA
(Once on site, get directed to the finish line)

Volunteers will help with finish line timing, water and refreshments. Following the race, volunteers will help with interactive educational opportunities and with clean up.

For more information, please call or email Elizabeth Victor at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or by phone at (215) 772-2943 Call her cell phone at 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

Don’t forget your permission slip.
www.bwbpa.blogspot.com

Driving Directions:
From 30th Street Amtrak Station: Take I-76 West
(Schuylkill Expressway) to Exit 339
(Rte. 1 South, City Avenue). Follow two miles to St. Joseph's University (SJU). Follow signs for registration.

Septa:
BY TRAIN: From 30th Street Station:
Take the R5 local Paoli/Thorndale one stop to Overbrook train station and walk 1/2 mile north to Saint John’s University.
BY BUS: From 69th Street take SEPTA's Bus #65 to campus at 54th and City Avenue.
From Germantown and Chelten Ave, take SEPTA’s Bus #65 towards 69th Street to 54th and City Ave.
From City Hall, take SEPTA Bus 44 direction: Ardmore. Get off at City Ave and 54th Street.

East Park Revitalization Alliance

2008-04-12T07:00:00.005-04:00

East Park Revitalization Alliance:
What? Help Run arts and crafts and face painting activities at the East Park Fun Fair!
When? Saturday, April 12^th 9:30am – 1:30pm and/or 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where? 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

The East Park Revitalization Alliance (EPRA), is a community-based nonprofit that aims to empower residents to revitalize the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood through the arts, environment and education. Over the past four years, the organization has planted over 300 trees, built community gardens, facilitated numerous murals throughout the neighborhood, and created and maintained over 13 acres of community-friendly open green space in the site of formerly abandoned vacant lots. EPRA operates an after-school and summer program that focuses on teaching neighborhood youth about the importance of environmental stewardship, physical activity and nutrition.

For more information, please call Luis Flores at
(215) 772-2917 or on day of project: (267) 994-2563

**DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP**

East Park Revitalization Alliance
2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
At the Mander Recreation Center In East Park

SEPTA:

From City Hall: Take the Broad Street Line to FAIRMOUNT Station. Catch the 61 Bus towards SUMMIT AVE LOOP; get off at the corner of Ridge and Susquehanna Aves. Walk on Susquehanna Ave. towards 33^rd St. Make a Left on 33^rd, and walk South towards Diamond, The Rec. Center will be about halfway down the block, before Diamond.

From 69^th St. Terminal:

Take Bus 65 towards Germantown Ave. Get off at the Wissahickon transportation Center and Transfer to 61 Bus towards 9^thstreet and Market Street. Get off the Bus at Ridge Ave. and 32^nd Street. Walk south on 32^ndstreet, Make a Right onto Susquehanna Ave (towards 33^rdSt.) Make a Left on 33^rd, and walk South towards Diamond, The Rec. Center will be about halfway down the block, before Diamond.

Driving Directions:

From I-76 Eastbound:

1) Head southwest on I-76 E toward Exit 341
2) Take exit 342 for Girard Ave/US-30 W toward Phila Zoo/US-13
4) Turn right at W Girard Ave/US-13
5) Turn left at N 33rd St/US-13
Arrive) 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

From I-676 Westbound:

1) Head west on the Vine Street Expressway (I-676)
2) Merge onto I-76 W
3) Take exit 342 to merge onto N 34th St/US-13/US-30 W toward the Philadelphia Zoo/Girard Ave
4) Turn right at W Girard Ave/US-13
5) Turn left at N 33rd St/US-13
Arrive) 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

PHOTOS - Homeworks

2008-04-05T22:00:00.000-04:00

Check out these photos from the HOMEWORKS Service Project. ENJOY!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/Homeworks

HOMEWORKS Blitz Day!

2008-04-05T07:00:00.002-04:00

Come out to lend a hand and brighten the home and life of a 93-year old homeowner!

What: Home Works One-Day Blitz!
7+ Homes will be repaired in Philadelphia!

When: Saturday April 5th 7:00am-5:00pm
*Students can call home if project ends early!

Where: 1820 Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (BwB Home)
*BwB staff will meet students at 69th Street Terminal and at the Love Park Statue to travel!
69th Street Meet Up: 6:45am – 6:55am
Love Park Statue Meet Up: 7:00am - 7:15am

DO NOT BE LATE!!!!!!!!!!!

Volunteers will spend time with the homeowner, repair walls, install windows, paint windows and doors, install ceiling fixtures, and clean debris near the home. Equipment, tools, and First Aid materials are provided. Construction professionals will supervise tasks at each home!

Volunteers MUST pre-register for project no later than Thursday April 3rd!!! See your Program Coordinator for a registration packet.

Home Works is a faith-based organization that provides home repairs to homeowners in need, assisting youth in their development and empowering communities to meet the needs of its members. Studies show that over 90% of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age however 1.5 million elderly citizens live in deficient housing conditions leading to many home accidents. Since 1996, Home Works has repaired more than 1,000 homes and is now expanding to Philadelphia, PA.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Volunteers must be current with Tetanus Shot!
DRESS FOR MESS – Long Pants/ Long Sleeve Shirts/ Hat or Scarf/ Covered Shoes!
Bring a Bagged Lunch – Fruits, snacks, water, Gatorade will be provided!
No cell phone or music/ earphones devices allowed in the home during project!
Do not sign up if you cannot stay until 5pm if needed!

For more information, please contact
Olanike Akanbi @ 215-772-2955 or 859-536-7700 on day of project

SEPTA Directions:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
(From Northern Points) Get a transfer and take the Subway towards Cecil B. Moore Stop. Get off at the Cecil B. Moore stop and transfer to Bus 3 going in the direction of 33rd Street/Cecil B Moore Ave. Get off at the corner of Cecil B. Moore Blvd/ 18th Street. Walk a block to 19th Street and half a block down on Montgomery Avenue to the home.

(From Southern Points) Get a transfer and take the Subway towards Center City. Get off at 15th Street and JFL Boulevard to transfer to Bus #33 going in the direction of Venango St/22nd St. Get off at the corner of 19th Street/ Montgomery Avenue. The home will be on Montgomery Ave between 18th and 19th Street.

Market-Frankford Line (blue line):
Get a transfer and take the train towards Center City Philadelphia. Get off at 15th Street. Walk to the corner of 15th Street and JFK Boulevard to transfer to Bus #33 going in the direction of Venango St/22nd St. Get off at the corner of 19th Street/ Montgomery Avenue. The home will be on Montgomery Ave between 18th and 19th Street.

Buses/Trolleys:
You can take the Bus 33 to 19th Street/ Montgomery Avenue and walk about half a block to the home. You can also take the Bus 3 to Cecil B Moore and 18th Street and walk a block to 19th Street and half a block down on Montgomery Avenue to the home. You can take all Trolleys to 30th Street to FREE transfer to the Market-Frankford Line (and follow instructions above) OR to 15th Street to transfer to the Bus 33.

*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

DRIVING Directions:
Take 95 North to Exit #22/Central Phila (US 30) toward 676 E/ Independence Hall (US 30 E). Continue on Callowhill Street and turn RIGHT on 5th Street. Turn LEFT on Spring Garden Street. Turn RIGHT on 7th Street. Turn LEFT on Fairmount Avenue. Bear RIGHT on Ridge Avenue. Bear RIGHT on 19th Street. Turn RIGHT on W Montgomery Avenue. Home is at 1820 Montgomery Avenue.

TOVIAH COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

2008-03-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

Join BwB at TOVIAH Community Thrift Store benefiting community youth projects!

What: Sorting donations and neighborhood support at Community Thrift Store
Where: Toviah Thrift Store
4211 Chestnut St. West Philadelphia, PA 19104
When: Saturday March 29th 11am-3pm

Volunteers will sort donated items and help organize shelves!

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!

Contact Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

SEPTA Directions:
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 2 blocks west to 42nd and 2 blocks south to the corner of 42nd and Chesnut. Toviah Thrift Store located two buildings up block at 4211 Chestnut.

Buses/Trolleys: You can take the 21 Bus to 42nd and walk north to Chestnut. You can also take the 64 from west Philadelphia in the direction of Parkside Ave and get off at Farragut and Chestnut and walk up and over to 42nd and Chestnut. You can take the 11,13, 34 or 36 Trolley to 37th and Spruce and walk up to Chestnut and over to 42rd.

*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

DRIVING Directions:
From I-95 North, take I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) toward Central Philadelphia. Exit at 30th Street Station. Continue on Market to 42nd Street. Turn right onto 42nd and left onto Chestnut. Walk two blocks west to 4211 Chestnut.

From I-76, exit at 30th Street Station. Continue on Market to 44th Street. Turn right onto 44th and left onto Chestnut St. Go down the block to 4211 Chestnut Street.

Jane Addams Place Shelter

2008-03-28T12:00:00.004-04:00

Come out for a Half-Day Rainy Day Service

Project with Jane Addams Place of Lutheran Settlement House!

What: Welcoming Spring Craft Activities with Homeless Children
Where: Jane Addams Place
Corner of 43rd and Ludlow St (in large former church building)
West Philadelphia, PA 19104
When: Friday March 28th 12pm-3pm

Volunteers will work with 3-10 year olds on age appropriate reading and craft activities. We will then join all the residents for lunch and then help sort books for the library space for the children.

Recently re-opened, Jane Addams Place is a comprehensive emergency shelter for up to twenty-nine mothers with children in Philadelphia. At Jane Addams Place, Child and Family Advocates take a holistic framework in assisting residents by focusing on family systems and employing a trauma informed model so that families can regain and maintain permanent housing and employment.

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!

Contact Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

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 DIRECTIONS:
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.

BwB SPRING BREAK SERVICE WEEK

2008-03-15T09:00:00.001-04:00

Join the Building with Books Youth Advisory Council, and high school students like you to make a positive difference over Spring Break!

Register TODAY to become part of a team making a difference in Philadelphia!!!

Email oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org to get a registration packet!

REGISTRATION PACKET Due March 7th!

The BwB Youth Advisory Council members have planned 4 days of service projects that will culminate in an overnight service trip in Philadelphia!

Projects include dismantling and sorting bike parts with Neighborhood Bike Works, a day of activities in the park with the children of Jane Addams Place Shelter, the ever-popular underwear drive to benefit the homeless, and more! Members that attend 3 full days of projects will receive a BwB gift and a 50% refund on the fee for the overnight service trip – so bring your friends and lets have a great week serving our community! Members who participate in all of the activities will earn more than 30 hours of service while making new friends and lasting memories!

Schedule
*Subject to change

Saturday March 15th:
Neighborhood Bike Works
Philly Aids Thrift

Monday March 17th:

Park Day w/Jane Addams Place

Tuesday March 18th:
Achieve Ability

Wednesday March 19th:
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Underwear Drive at Gallery

Friday March 20th – Saturday March 21st:
Service Overnight Trip at Chamounix Mansion in Fairmount Park!

For more information, please contact:
Building with Books
215.772.2955
oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org

Jewish Relief Agency

2008-03-09T09:15:00.002-04:00

Come out and help Package Food at the JRA Warehouse!

WHAT? Food Distribution!
WHERE? JRA Warehouse - 10980 Dutton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154
WHEN? Sunday, March 9^th - 9:15am to 12pm!

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

FOOD PROVIDED!

Dress in Layers!

For more information, please call or email Luis Flores,

(267)994-2563
Luis.Flores@buildingwithbooks.org
bwbpa.blogspot.com

Directions:

JRA WAREHOUSE
10980 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 #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) South:

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 Road. JRA is on the Right.

2008-03-08T08:45:00.001-05:00

Come and help pack food boxes at SHARE!!!

What? Package food boxes for people in need!
Where? 2901 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129
When? Saturday, March 8th 2008, 8:45am to 12:00pm!

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.

NOTE: Please dress in LAYERS.
*******Please remember your permission slip!*******

For more information, please call or email Olanike Akanbi,
(859) 536-7700 oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org
http://www.bwbpa.blogspot.com/

SEPTA DIRECTIONS:
Market Frankford El (blue line): Take the El to City Hall/ 15th Street Stop and transfer (Free) to the Broad Street Subway. Follow directions below.
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 one block up 29th St. to Hunting Park Ave, 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.

Septa: 215-580-7800

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)

ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

2008-03-08T08:36:00.001-05:00

Join BwB for a special ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Saturday Service Project. Support the Rubye's Kids music festival!!!

DAY: Saturday, March 8th !
TIME: 8:30am to 1pm!
PLACE: Willow Grove Moose Lodge, 3 Woodlawn Avenue Willow Grove, PA 19090 (Right near Abington High School)

WHAT: Supporting Rubye’s Kids Music Festival. Rubye's Kids provides charitable services which further the social, emotional, and educational welfare of underprivileged children all year long.

Volunteers will do face painting, tattoos, dance with kids from nearby shelters and help with registration and tickets.

Don’t forget your signed permission slip!

There is limited space available so please RSVP soon! To RSVP or for more information please call or email Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or 215-292-9261 (the day of the project elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org

DIRECTIONS FROM ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL to

Willow grove Moose lodge
3 Woodlawn Ave (at Davisville Rd)
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Start out going North on Highland Avenue toward Canterbury Rd.
Turn right onto Susquehanna Rd.
Turn left onto Old York Rd. Continue to follow PA-611. Go 2 miles.
Turn right onto Davisville Rd.
Turn right onto Woodlawn Ave.

Come Join Us for A service Project on Saturday March 1st

2008-03-01T22:00:00.001-05:00

Eliza Shirley
Saturday Service Project!

Come celebrate the accomplishments of woman cross the globe as we celebrate woman’s history month trough service. We will be playing games, making bookmarks, reading books and overall celebrating with the woman and families at the Eliza Shirley shelter for woman and children.

What: A Woman’s History Month celebration
WHEN: Saturday, March 1st 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: Eliza Shirley Woman’s Shelter

Bring Lunch/Money for lunch ! Don’t forget your signed permission slip!

For more information, please call or email Genisha Wallace Program coordinator

215.772.2917(office) 267.357.2981(cell) genisha.wallace@buildingwithbooks.org

www.bwbpa.blogspot.com
Eliza Shirley1320 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107(215) 568-5111 SEPTA:

Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the MFL Line to City Hall for a free transfer to the Broad Street Line. Follow the directions below.

Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the BSS to the Race/vine stop. From there, walk 2 blocks to Arch Street. (Walk towards the Convention Center ). Eliza Shirley is 2 blocks from the convention center

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From I-76

Take Rte 76 to Exit 344/I-676 East. Take I- 676 East and exit at Broad Street/Rte. 611 (2nd exit). You will be on Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center to 12th Street (4 traffic lights). Make a right on to 12th Street. The entrances to the Convention Center are located two blocks ahead at the NE and NW corners of 13th and Arch Streets.

From 1-95

Take I-95 North to Exit 22 Central Philadelphia / I- 676. Stay in the left lane of this exit. Follow signs for I-676 West to the 1st exit (Broad Street). This exit brings you up to 15th Street. Get into left lane and follow the sign for 611/Broad Street and make a left turn on to Vine Street. Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention. Eliza Shirley is located two blocks north of the convention center.

PHOTOS - Rubye's Kids Birthday Party

2008-02-23T22:00:00.000-05:00

Check out these photos from the Rubye's Kids Birthday Pary. Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/RubyeSKidsBirthdayParty

Nonprofit Technology Resource

2008-02-23T13:01:00.000-05:00

Join BwB for a Saturday Service Project with NTR!
WHAT? Sorting Computer Equipment!
DAY? Saturday, February 23rd!
TIME? 10am to 2pm!
PLACE? NTR @ 15th & Brandywine!

Nonprofit Technology Resource helps bridge the digital divide by making computer equipment affordable for ALL. Check out their computer thrift store and help them refurbish computers. Dress for mess and wear layers. We'll be in a warehouse space.

NOTES: Bring lunch and/or money! Don’t forget your signed permission slip!

For more information please call or email Luis Flores at (267)994-2563 or email Luis.Flores@buildingwithbooks.org

Directions to NTR Computer Thrift Store

1524 Brandywine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

SEPTA:
Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the MFL train to 15th Street for a free transfer to the Broad Street Subway, and follow the directions below.

Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the BSS to Spring Garden stop. At the intersection of Broad and Spring Garden, walk one block north on Spring Garden to Brandywine Street. Make a left on Brandywine toward 15th Street; the NTR Computer Thrift Store is between 15th and 16th Streets on Brandywine Street.

#43 Bus: Get off at 15th and Spring Garden. Walk north on Spring Garden, and make a left on Brandywine St. Follow the directions above.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 to the Vine Street Expressway (676). Take the Broad Street exit onto Vine Street. Turn left onto Broad Street. Turn left onto Brandywine Street. NTR will be on your left.

PHOTOS - Abington High School Multicultural Fair

2008-02-21T15:56:00.002-05:00

Check out these photos from the Abington High School Multicultural Fair. The event was a huge success. There was tons of delicious food, good music, photos, and more from countries all over the world. Enjoy the photos!

http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/AbingtonHighSchoolMulticulturalFair

PHOTOS - Underground Railroad Event

2008-02-18T22:00:00.000-05:00

Check out these photos from the Underground Railroad Event where BwB volunteers learned about Harriet Tubman and created informational bookmarks for children!

http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/UndergroundRailroadHarrietTubman

Underground Railroad Event

2008-02-18T12:23:00.000-05:00

“Come Aboard the Underground Railroad” at the Living History Experience at the Penn Bookstore

When: Monday, Feb. 18th (Presidents Day – No School)
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30 pm
Where: University of Pennsylvania Bookstore
3601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
2nd Floor in Event Area

Volunteers will: Learn about Harriet Tubman and create bookmarks with information on Harriet Tubman. Bookmarks will be donated to a local children’s reading program to encourage learning about African American History.

Millicent Sparks of the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum in Philadelphia will present a first-person portrayal of Harriet Tubman, the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad who aided enslaved Africans to freedom. Speaking in the southern vernacular identified with American slaves, she blends accounts of events in Tubman’s life with an acute sense of her personal qualities and performs 19th century freedom songs that were sung by Tubman, often as coded messages to facilitate the guiding of her fugitive charges northward. She concludes these performances by responding in character to questions about Tubman and the Underground Railroad.

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Olanike Akanbi at oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org or 859-536-7700 on day of project

Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the subway to the City Hall/15th Street stop and transfer to the Market-Frankford El. Follow directions below to Penn Bookstore.

Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the El to 34th Street Stop. You will be at the intersection of 34th Street and Market Street. Walk 4 short blocks to Walnut Street, then turn RIGHT and walk to 36th Street. The Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.
*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take 76 East toward Central Philadelphia. Take Exit 345 toward 30th Street Station/Market Street. Turn right onto Arch street. Continue to follow PA-3 W. Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Blvd. Turn right onto Market Street. Turn left onto 34th Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Penn Bookstore is at the intersection of 36th Street and Walnut Street.

PHOTOS - Basic Needs Drive and Chinese New Year Parade

2008-02-17T18:47:00.002-05:00

Check out these photos from the Basic Needs Drive and the Chinese New Year Parade. Enjoy!
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Basic Needs Drive & Chinese New Year Parade

2008-02-17T12:09:00.000-05:00

Join BwB for a day of service and FUN with a needs drive and the Chinese New Year Parade!

Schedule:
Needs Drive Shift 1: 10:00 am to 11:45 pm
Chinese New Year Parade: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Needs Drive Shift 2: 1:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Shift 1: Meet at the corner of 9th and Market Street at 10:00 AM
Create posters and hold them high! We’re going to ask people to donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and other basic needs. Our donations will benefit homeless shelters in Philadelphia.

PARADE!
From 12 – 1 We’re going to enjoy the Chinese New Year Parade. The parade ranges from 8th street to 12th street and from Arch Street to Vine Street.

Shift 2: Meet at the corner of 9th and Market Street at 1:15 PM
Continue service from the morning or join us late! We’re going to continue asking people to donate toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and other basic needs. Our donations will benefit homeless shelters in Philadelphia.

PROJECT CANCELED IN THE EVENT OF RAIN.
Bring money or pack your lunch. Dress for weather!

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP! Need a permission slip? Visit… www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:

Joanna at 215-772-2957 or the day of the project at 610-608-9319

Directions
SEPTA:
Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. 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. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).

*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

Broad Street Subway (orange line): Take the BSS to City hall. Transfer to the Market-Frankford Line and follow directions below. 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. We are meeting at the corner of 9th and Market (in front of the Gallery).

*SEPTA: 215-580-7800

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

· Turn RIGHT onto N 8th Street
· Turn RIGHT onto MARKET ST.

Books thru Bars

2008-02-16T11:58:00.000-05:00

Join BwB on Saturday to volunteer with Books Thru Bars!!!

When: Saturday, Feb. 16th
Time: 11:00am - 2:00 pm
Where: A Space
4722 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Books Through Bars sends quality reading material to prisoners and encourages creative dialogue on the criminal justice system, thereby educating those living inside and outside of prison walls.

Please bring your own lunch and/or money

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!
Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Elizabeth Victor at Elizabeth.Victor@buildingwithbooks.org or 215-292-9261 on day of project

Directions
The Books Through Bars Program is housed in the A Space
4722 Baltimore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(University City / West Philadelphia)
www.booksthroughbars.org

SEPTA:
Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines:
From 30th Street Station, take the #34 trolley (the green line) to 47th and Baltimore. The A-Space is halfway down the block, on the south side of Baltimore Avenue. There is a large parking lot next to the A Space and a bike rack in front of the parking lot.

www.septa.org 215.580.7800

Driving Directions:
Take 76 East toward Central Philadelphia. Take exit #346B/University Avenue onto S. University Avenue toward Grays Ferry Avenue. Turn LEFT onto Baltimore Avenue. The A Space/Books Thru Bars will be on your LEFT.

Take 76 West toward Schuylkill Expwy North. Take exit #346B onto S. 34th Street toward Civic Center/University Avenue. Turn LEFT onto Grays Ferry Avenue. Bear RIGHT onto S. 47th Street. Turn LEFT onto Baltimore Avenue. The A Space/Books Through Bars will be on your LEFT.

PHOTOS from Bodine's Reading STARS

2008-02-14T09:59:00.002-05:00

Check out these photos from Reading STARS (Bodine High School). Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/ReadingSTARSBodineHighSchool

MANNA Project

2008-02-09T19:23:00.000-05:00

What? Prepare food to be delivered to people living with HIV/Aids & Cancer!
When? Saturday, February 9th
Time? 7:45am to 11:15am
Where? MANNA 12 South 23rd Street, Phila, PA 19103
(Entrance is at 2335 Ranstead Street)

Volunteers will be helping prepare meals with MANNA - an organization that provides nutritional and emotional nourishment to those in need free of charge. Volunteers prepare over 40,000 nutritious, home-cooked, home-delivered meals each month to individuals and families at nutritional risk due to life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and Cancer.

In order to work in the MANNA kitchen, volunteers must wear long pants, closed shoes,and shirts with sleeves.

Dress for Mess/ Wear Comfortable Shoes

**DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP**

Need a permission slip? Visit… www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

For more information, please call Luis Flores on day of project at: (267) 994-2563

DIRECTIONS TO MANNA:
12 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Enter through loading dock at 2335 Ranstead Street – located between Market and Chestnut Streets in Center City.

Major nearby landmarks are the PECO Building at 23rd and Market, the Red Cross at 23rd and Chestnut, and the Armory on 23rd Street between Market and Chestnut.

SEPTA:
Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines:
Take the train to 15th St Station; from there, take the #13 trolley toward Darby terminal. Get off at 22nd and Market Streets; walk toward 23rd and Ranstead.

SEPTA: 215-580-7800 http://www.septa.org/

Driving Directions:
Take Route 76E to Vine Street Expressway (Route 676E). Immediately get into the right lane. Take 23rd Street Exit. Veer right onto 23rd Street. Take 23rd Street 1/4 mile to Ranstead Street, make right.

Enter through loading dock on Ranstead Street - located between Market and Chestnut Streets.

Sweetheart's Dance at Sunrise Assisted Living

2008-02-09T16:26:00.000-05:00

What? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by hosting a sweetheart’s dance for the elderly
WHEN? Saturday, February 9th 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM
WHERE? Sunrise Assisted Living in Chestnut Hill
495 East Abington Avenue
(Corner of Stenton and Wyndmoor)
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

Do you love to dance? Show these seniors your dance skills! Help senior citizens make cards and gifts for their loved ones! Sunrise Senior Living helps senior citizens enjoy fulfilling lives when they can no longer live on their own.

Snacks will be provided at the dance!

Don’t forget your signed permission slip!
Need a permission slip? Visit… www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

For more information, please call or email Genisha Wallace Program Coordinator at 267.357.2981(cell) / genisha.wallace@buildingwithbooks.org

SEPTA Directions
Market-Frankford El (blue line):
Take the MFL Line to City Hall for a free transfer to the Broad Street Line. Follow the directions below.

Broad Street Subway (orange line):
Take the BSS to the Olney stop. From there, take Bus L to the corner of Stenton Avenue and Abington Avenue. Sunrise Senior Living is on the corner.

Regional Rail (R7):
Within walking distance of the R7’s Wyndmoor Station, which can be taken from Center City (Market East, Suburban or 30th Street Stations) or from Chestnut Hill.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS (From Route 76):
Take Route 76 to- EXIT 340A toward LINCOLN DR/KELLY DR. Then merge onto CITY AVE W. Take the exit on the LEFT toward LINCOLN DR Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto LINCOLN DR. Turn RIGHT onto W ALLENS LN. Turn LEFT onto GERMANTOWN AVE. Turn RIGHT onto CRESHEIM VALLEY RD Turn LEFT onto STENTON AVE. Turn LEFT onto E ABINGTON AVE
****Sunrise Senior Living is located on Abington Avenue near the intersection of Stenton Avenue and Wyndmoor Avenue in the Chestnut Hill section of Northwest Philadelphia.

PHOTOS - Spiral Q 1/2 Day Project

2008-02-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

Check out photos from the Spiral Q 1/2 Day Service Project. Visit...
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Spiral Q - 1/2 Day Service Project

2008-02-08T13:30:00.000-05:00

You've got a half-day AND a transpass! Come out and do some service with BwB!

Day? Friday, February 8th

TIME? 12:30 - 3pm

Place? Girard College Founders Hall, 2101 S. College Age., Philadelphia PA 19121

What? Party Prep for Spiral Q

The Spiral Q Puppet Theater seeks to mobilize communities and illuminate the victories, frustrations and possibilities of living in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and similar ruban settings through the construction of full-scale giant puppet parades, toy theater and enighborhood pageantry.

Through its puppet parades and pageants, Spiral Q is resurrecting and reclaiming an almost forgotten form of people's theater to amplify and unite the power and vitality of those working for change through art-making, protest, and civic theater.

VOLUNTEERS WILL help decorate the space for a Spiral Q Party fundraiser. This will involve moving and setting up life size puppets for mad hatter's ball (Alice in Wonderland Style).

For more information, please call or email Joanna Lautenberger, 215.77.2957 or joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org. The day of the project call 610.608.9319.

Please don't forget your signed permission slip!

TRANSPORTATION:
SEPTA:
Broad Street Line: Take the Broad Street Subway to the Girard Ave stop. Catch the #15 Bus West and get off at Corinthian Ave. Walk onto the campus of Girard College. The founder's Hall building is in front of you.

Market Frankford Line: Take the train to City Hall to the Broad Street Line. Follow directions above from Broad Street Line.

Buses: The 15 Bus runs east and west on Girard Ave. The #33 Bus runs north on 20th (Get off at Girard and walk west to the Girard College enrance) or south down 19th.

DRIVING:

From the Vine Strreet Expressway (I-676): Exit at 23rd street: Ben Franklin Pwy/Museum area; Stay to the left untill you reach 22nd Street and turn left onto 22nd street; continue on 22nd street until the dead end amd make a right ont Fairmount Ave; Turn left at the first light onto Corinthian Ave; Continue through the light and cross Girard Ave; Entrance to Founders Hall is straight ahead.

YAC Meeting

2008-02-02T16:34:00.000-05:00

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) MEETING

Saturday February 2nd, 2008

9:00 am – 11:30am

Bucks County Coffee Shop
40th Street & Locust Street
U. Penn Campus
Philadelphia, PA

*Please be prepared with your Spring Break project assigned task from the last meeting!!!

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). Bucks County Coffee Shop is at the corner of Locust Street and 40th Street.

Broad Street Subway (orange line) to City Hall Stop and transfer (free) onto the Market-Frankford El and follow directions above.

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. Bucks County Coffee shop is at the intersection of Locust and 40th Street.

Questions?
Talk to your BwB Program Coordinator
Or call Olanike Akanbi at 215.772.2955 (office)/ 859.536.7700 (cell) or email at: oakanbi@buildingwithbooks.org

Jane Adam's Place & Mandala Project

2008-02-02T13:00:00.000-05:00

Serve your Community and LEARN about NEPAL!

DAY: Saturday, February 2
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:15 PM (Lunch Provided)
PLACE: Jane Adam’s Place, Corner of 43rd and Ludlow, Philadelphia PA 19104. In a large former Church Building

WHAT: Join BwB for a service project with Jane Adam’s Place and group trip to the Mandala project! Jane Adam’s Place is an emergency shelter for up to 29 mothers and their children. Jane Adam’s Place helps families get back on their feet so they can soon find a place of their own.

Volunteers will help with childcare and children’s activities in the morning. We’ll break for lunch at noon. At 1 we will walk to the Mandala Project with families from Jane Adam’s Place.

THE MANDALA PROJECT: The Buddhist monk Losang spent 15 days in the Philadelphia Cathedral constructing a work of prayer known as a Mandala, a circular 8-foot-diameter sand painting. This is an art form dating from the 12th century in which millions of grains of sand in different bright colors are minutely sculpted into an intricate diagram representing the cosmos and many aspects of life. It is created over a two-week period and then remains in a completed state for a third week before it is swept up by the hands of the congregation and returned to the sea. There is also a COLOR PHOTO EXHIBIT featuring pictures from NEPAL. We will walk 7 blocks to the church at 37th and Chestnut Street to view the exhibit.

For more information contact Joanna Lautenberger at 215.772.2957 or call 610.608.9319 the day of the project. Joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org

Don’t forget your permission slip. Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

Directions to Jane Adam’s Place
43rd Street and Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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 DIRECTIONS:
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.

PHOTOS - Reading STARS - Bodine High School

2008-02-02T01:02:00.000-05:00

Check out these Photos from Reading STARS at Bodine High School. Enjoy! http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/ReadingSTARSBodineHighSchool

Photos from Computers for Youth

2008-01-27T01:00:00.000-05:00

Check out these photos from Computers for Youth. Enjoy!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/ComputersForYouth

CFY

2008-01-26T11:10:00.000-05:00

COMPUTERS FOR YOUTH

What? Assist teachers in training families to use their computer based home learning centers!

Where? Roberto Clemente Middle School, 122 W. Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Day? January 26th, 2008

Time? 2 Shifts! 8:15am – 12:30pm (Breakfast Provided!)12:15pm – 4:30pm (Lunch Provided!)

Volunteers will help families set-up their home learning center at the beginning of the workshop; learn basic software operations; and get hands-on experience using their home learning center to improve reading, writing and mathematics. Volunteers also ensure that no families fall behind during the workshop and help keep the day running smoothly. At the end of each training session, families pack up their home learning center and take it home.For more information, please call or email Joanna Lautenberger (215) 772-2957 joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org

DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP
Need a permission slip? Visit… www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia

Directions to Computers for Youth
Roberto Clemente Middle School
122 W. Erie Ave, Philadelphia PA 19140

DRIVING:
I-76
· Merge onto I-76 E
· Merge onto US-1 N via EXIT 340B toward ROOSEVELT BLVD....3.2 mi
· Take the exit toward WINGHOCKING STREET/NINTH STREET....0.1 mi
· Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-13 N/ROOSEVELT EXPY.

Continue to follow ROOSEVELT EXPY.... 0.1 mi
· Turn RIGHT onto W WINGHOCKING ST....<0.1>www.septa.org

Bring a friend! (with a permission slip, of course…)

PHOTOS - MLK Day

2008-01-22T01:00:00.000-05:00

Check out these photos from MLK Day. Enjoy! http://picasaweb.google.com/Joanna.BwB/MLKDAY2008

MLK DAY OF SERVICE

2008-01-21T11:00:00.000-05:00

MLK Day Of Service!

What? Help us to pack and ready reading and educational material for Inmates, Prison Libraries and Children
Where? Germantown High School, 40 E. High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Day? Monday January 21st, 2008
Time? 8:00am – 1:30pm

Volunteers Will:
Help select, pack and ready for shipping books that inmates have requested through Books Through Bars. We will also be packing lager quantities of books to send to prison libraries, and any and all children’s books will be sent to Liberia with Project R.E.A.D.

For more information, please call or email Luis Flores, (215)772-2917 or (267)994-2563 lflores@bwbus.org

Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click on the "P.Slip" link.

Directions to MLK Day of Service
Germantown High School
40 E. High Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

SEPTA Directions:
The Market Frankford Line (the El): Take the El to City Hall and Follow the Broad street line directions below.

Broad Street Line (the Orange Line): Take the Orange Line to the Erie station (both the local and express trains stop at Erie). Transfer to the #23 Bus (corner of Erie Ave. and Germantown Ave.) Towards Chestnut Hill Loop. Get off at High Street in front of Germantown High School.

Driving Directions:
I-76E: Take Exit 340-B and Merge onto US-1 N Towards Roosevelt Blvd. Follow Directions Below From US-1N.

I-95: Take exit 22 to merge onto I-676W/US-30W/Vine St Expressway toward Central Philadelphia. Continue on I-76W. Make a slight right at Roosevelt Expy/US-1N (signs for Roosevelt Blvd/US-1N).

US-1N:Take the exit toward Germantown Ave. Merge onto W Roberts Ave. Slight right at W Berkley St. Turn left at Germantown Ave. Turn right at E High St. The School is on your right.

Peachtree & Ward

2008-01-20T12:52:00.000-05:00

Prepare Meals for MLK Day!

What? Prepare Meals for MLK Day!
Where? Germantown High School, 40 E. High Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Day? January 20th, 2008
Time? 2 Shifts! 9:45am – 1pm and 12:45pm - 4:00pm(Although all day would be wonderful!)

Volunteers will help prepare meals for MLK Day volunteers and the needy!

DON’T FORGET YOUR SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP!!! Need one? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link

For more information, please call or email Luis Flores,
(215)772-2917 or (267)994-2563 lflores@bwbus.org

Directions to Peach Tree Catering at Germantown High School
40 E. High Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144

SEPTA Directions:
The Market Frankford Line (the El): Take the El to City Hall and Follow the Broad street line directions below.

Broad Street Line: Take the Broad Street Line (The Orange Line) to the Erie station (both the local and express trains stop at Erie). Transfer to the #23 Bus (corner of Erie Ave. and Germantown Ave.) Towards Chestnut Hill Loop. Get off at High Street in front of Germantown High School.

Driving Directions:
I-76E: Take Exit 340-B and Merge onto US-1 N Towards Roosevelt Blvd. Follow Directions Below From US-1N.

I-95: Take exit 22 to merge onto I-676W/US-30W/Vine St Expressway toward Central Philadelphia. Continue on I-76W. Make a slight right at Roosevelt Expy/US-1N (signs for Roosevelt Blvd/US-1N).

US-1N:Take the exit toward Germantown Ave. Merge onto W Roberts Ave. Slight right at W Berkley St. Turn left at Germantown Ave. Turn right at E High St. The School is on your right.

Salvation Army

2008-01-19T16:00:00.000-05:00

Sort holiday toys and gifts for people in need!

DAY? Saturday, January 19
TIME? 1:00pm to 4:00pm
PLACE? The Salvation Army in Kensington, 1900 E Clementine Street, Phila, PA 19134

Each year, the Salvation Army receives toy donations for children in need. Volunteers prepare the donations for distribution by helping to sort and box the toys.

For more information, please call Olanike Akanbi at (215) 772-2955 or on day of project: (859) 536-7700

Dress for Mess/ Wear Comfortable Shoes/ PB&J Lunch DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP! If you need a permission slip visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia.

Directions to the Salvation Army Seasonal Building
1900 E Clementine Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134 (Kensington)

SEPTA:
Take the Market-Frankford El (Blue Line) toward Frankford; Get off at the Kensington and Allegheny stop (K&A). Out of the station, walk left one block and then cross Allegheny.
Walk down Jasper St in the direction of one-way traffic.
Take Jasper for 3 short blocks until you see the Salvation Army building on the left (corner of Jasper and Clementine). On the Clementine side of the building you will see a door with a gold bell. Ring the Bell.

Driving Directions:
Take 95 to the Allegheny Ave. exit; turn left at the bottom of the ramp; make an immediate left at the first street (Richmond St.). Make a right onto E. Allegheny Ave.
Go about one mile. (You will pass over Frankford Ave. & Emerald St.). Make a left on Jasper St.; take Jasper for 3 short blocks & you will see the Salvation Army building on the left.

MANNA Service Project

2008-01-19T10:45:00.000-05:00

Prepare food to be delivered to people living with HIV/Aids & Cancer!

DAY? Saturday, January 19th
TIME? 7:45am to 11:00am
PLACE? MANNA 12 South 23rd Street, Phila, PA 19103

(Entrance is at 2335 Ranstead Street)

MANNA provides nutritional and emotional nourishment to those in need free of charge. Volunteers prepare over 40,000 nutritious, home-cooked, home-delivered meals each month to individuals and families at nutritional risk due to life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and Cancer.

For more information, please call Olanike Akanbi at (215) 772-2955 or on day of project: (859) 536-7700

NOTES: In order to work in MANNA's kitchen, volunteers must wear long pants, closed shoes, and shirts with sleeves. In order to work in our kitchen, volunteers must wear long pants, closed shoes, and shirts with sleeves.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR PERMISSION SLIP. Need a permission slip? Visit www.geocities.com/bwb_philadelphia and click the "P Slips" link.

Directions to MANNA
12 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Enter through loading dock at 2335 Ranstead Street – located between Market and Chestnut Streets in Center City.

SEPTA: 215-580-7800 www.septa.org
Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines:
Take the train to 15th St Station; from there, take the #13 trolley toward Darby terminal. Get off at 22nd and Market Streets; walk toward 23rd and Ranstead.

Major nearby landmarks are the PECO Building at 23rd and Market, the Red Cross at 23rd and Chestnut, and the Armory on 23rd Street between Market and Chestnut.

Driving Directions:
Take Route 76E to Vine Street Expressway (Route 676E). Immediately get into the right lane. Take 23rd Street Exit. Veer right onto 23rd Street. Take 23rd Street 1/4 mile to Ranstead Street, make right.

Enter through loading dock on Ranstead Street - located between Market and Chestnut Streets.

Computers for Youth

2008-01-12T11:13:00.000-05:00

Computers for YouthWhat? Assist teachers in training families to use their computer based home learning centers!
Where? Tilden School, 6601 Elmwood Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19142
Day? January 12th, 2008
Time? 2 Shifts! 8:15am – 12:30pm (Breakfast Provided!)12:15pm – 4:30pm (Lunch Provided!)

Volunteers will help families set-up their home learning center at the beginning of the workshop; learn basic software operations; and get hands-on experience using their home learning center to improve reading, writing and mathematics. Volunteers also ensure that no families fall behind during the workshop and help keep the day running smoothly. At the end of each training session, families pack up their home learning center and take it home.

For more information, please call or email Joanna Lautenberger (215) 772-2957 joanna.lautenberger@buildingwithbooks.org

Directions to Computers for Youth
Tilden School
6601 Elmwood Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140

SEPTA Directions:
From Points North and South:
Take the Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) to City Hall station and follow the City Hall directions below.

From Points East and West:
Take the Market Frankfort Line (the EL) to City Hall station and follow the City Hall direction below.

From City Hall:
Take the 36 Trolly (Green Line) Towards 80TH LOOP EASTWICK AV. Get off at Elmwood Ave. and 66th Street (about 25 minutes).

Driving Directions:
From I-95:
Take exit 22 (676/Vine Street Expressway) towards Central Philadelphia. Take the I-76E Exit and follow I-76E directions below.

From I-76E:
Take exit 347B (on the left) for Passyunk Ave/Oregon Ave. Turn right onto W Passyunk Ave. make a slight right at S 63rd St. Turn left onto Elmwood Ave. Tilden School is 3 blocks just 66th street

Jane Addams Place

2008-01-05T13:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome Back Saturday Service Project!
With Jane Addams Place

DAY: Saturday January 5th

TIME: 10am-2pm
PLACE: Jane Addams Place (a large former church building)
the corner of 43rd St. & Ludlow St, West Philadelphia, PA 19104
WHAT: Winter Craft Activities with homeless children

Recently re-opened, Jane Addams Place is a comprehensive emergency shelter for up to twenty-nine mothers with children in Philadelphia. At Jane Addams Place, Child and Family Advocates take a holistic framework in assisting residents by focusing on family systems and employing a trauma informed model so that families can regain and maintain permanent housing and employment.

Volunteers will work with 3-10 year olds on age appropriate reading and craft activities. We will then join all the residents for lunch and then help sort books for the library space for the children.

Notes: Lunch Provided! Please don't forget your signed permission slip. Need a permission slip? visit www.geocities.com/bwb_Philadelphia and click the P Slips link.

Contact Elizabeth Victor at 215-772-2943 or email at elizabeth.victor@buildingwithbooks.org or 215-292-9261 the day of the project.

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 DIRECTIONS:
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.

Choose Your Own Service Project

2007-12-18T14:24:00.001-05:00

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

2007-12-16T12:30:00.000-05:00

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!

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

2007-12-15T11:45:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-14T14:30:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-13T07:30:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-08T11:00:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-06T13:03:00.000-05:00

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

2007-12-01T14:46:00.000-05:00

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.

BwB PA

Token Drives Rescheduled for Next Week

Jane Addams Place Shelter

MLK DAY OF SERVICE CANCELED!

MLK Day of Service

East Meets West

MLK Day T-Shirt Packing

PHOTOS - Inglis House

PHOTOS - Ronald McDonald House

PHOTOS - Condom Drive

Harvest Celebration Party for New Pennsylvanians

PHOTOS - Value Through Sports & Arts

SUNDAY SERVICE - Philadelphia Marathon & Art Museum Trip

Values Through Sports and Arts

Kids Fun Run

Photos- UC Green

UC Green

Special Olympics

PHOTOS - John Heinz

PHOTOS - Lupus Loop

PHOTOS - Art Sphere

PHOTOS - RSP2 City Year

PHOTOS - Neighborhood Bike Works

PHOTOS - Fall For Your Park Day

PHOTOS - Manna

PHOTOS - Chamounix Stables

PHOTOS - Philabundance

PHOTOS - Autism Walk

PHOTOS - Center in the Park

PHOTOS - Program Summit

PHOTOS - Trek to Nicaragua - Summer 2008

PHOTOS - Trek to Nicaragua - Summer 2008 Pt. 2

BwB End of Year Celebration!!!

PHOTOS - NYC Service Trip

New York City Service Trip

BwB Member Survey

PHOTOS - Homelessness Night

Mural Painting with BwB

New Jersey Tree Foundation

PHOTOS - Slime-A-Teacher!

Homelessness Awareness Overnight

PHOTOS - Books Through Bars

Books Through Bars

PHOTOS - Fairmount Park Day

Fairmount Park Day!

Ronald McDonald House

Neighborhood Bike Works

PHOTOS - City Year Serve-A-Thon

Serve-A-Thon with City Year

MYX International Art Project

PHOTOS - Free Scoop Day @ Ben & Jerry's

Volunteer for FREE SCOOP DAY

PHOTOS - JSP Beach Sweep!

JSP BUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS!

Half-Day Earth Day project

Community Paint Day

Buy Great BwB Stuff!

Legs against Arms Anti-Violence March and Fair

East Park Revitalization Alliance

PHOTOS - Homeworks

HOMEWORKS Blitz Day!

TOVIAH COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE

Jane Addams Place Shelter

BwB SPRING BREAK SERVICE WEEK

Jewish Relief Agency

JRA WAREHOUSE10980 Dutton RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19154Intersection of Dutton and Comley Road

SHARE

ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ONLY

Come Join Us for A service Project on Saturday March 1st

PHOTOS - Rubye's Kids Birthday Party

Nonprofit Technology Resource

PHOTOS - Abington High School Multicultural Fair

PHOTOS - Underground Railroad Event

Underground Railroad Event

PHOTOS - Basic Needs Drive and Chinese New Year Parade

Basic Needs Drive & Chinese New Year Parade

Books thru Bars

PHOTOS from Bodine's Reading STARS

MANNA Project

Sweetheart's Dance at Sunrise Assisted Living

JRA WAREHOUSE
10980 Dutton Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Intersection of Dutton and Comley Road