2nd Annual Mural Arts Porch Light Program's Painting a Healthy City

May 10, 2013
You are cordially invited to take part in the 2nd Annual Mural Arts Porch Light Program’s Painting a Healthy City. Painting a Healthy City aims to promote health and wellbeing across Philadelphia by bringing together the powerful forces of public art, community, and health resources.
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Applications available through May 30th for the 2013-2014 SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA Corps

April 25, 2013
Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for 12 full time SERVE Philadelphia 2013-2014 AmeriCorps VISTA members.
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Become a Summer Meals Service Site with Fun Safe Philly Summer!

April 23, 2013
In the summer, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation serves free meals to nearly 100,000 children throughout the city. The program offers breakfast, lunch, snack and supper to youth at over 1,000 churches, schools, playstreets, community centers, parks, day camps, daycares and various other locations.
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Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service looking for four 2013 SERVE Philadelphia SUMMER VISTAs

April 14, 2013
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for four SERVE Philadelphia 2013 Summer VISTAs to work on Summer Meals Outreach through the City's Fun Safe Philly Summer Campaign.
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Parks and Recreation Spring Open House

April 12, 2013
Saturday, May 18th from 10AM - 1PM, 40 recreation centers and playgrounds will open their doors to the community for a Spring Open House. Find the location nearest you: http://www.phila.gov
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S.W.A.G Week 2013

March 13, 2013
This Spring Break, PhillyGoes2College will host its 2nd annual series of free college related activities for high school students. S.W.A.G. events will be held in conjunction with this year's Philadelphia School District, Spring Break, March 25-28, 2013.
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6th Annual Philly Spring Clean Up

March 11, 2013
Dedication like yours, along with the can-do attitude of thousands of volunteers all over the city, is exactly what we need to meet our goals. Got a project in mind for this year's Philly Spring Cleanup? Here's your chance to bring it to life.
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AmeriCorps Week Philadelphia 2013

March 08, 2013
AmeriCorps Week is a celebration of AmeriCorps members, former and current, and their service in communities throughout the nation. AmeriCorps Week 2013 will take place from Saturday, March 09, 2013 to Sunday, March 17, 2013.
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MAYOR NUTTER ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL MAYORS AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED NATIONAL SERVICE

February 20, 2013
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the first annual Mayor’s Award for Distinguished National Service to recognize the outstanding contributions of a current AmeriCorps member, a current Senior Corps member and a National Service alumnus living in Philadelphia.
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Volunteer for the 34th Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run!

February 11, 2013
On May 5th, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run. The proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The success of the event depends on the volunteers from the Philadelphia area. As the race grows, so does our need for volunteers!
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