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AIDS Fund supports HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and services in the Delaware Valley by raising dollars and increasing public awareness about the impact of HIV on our communities. Currently, 30 partner organizations are receiving funding as a result of AIDS Fund's activities to provide critical HIV prevention education and care services. PHONE: 215-731-9255 | LINK: aidsfundphilly.org/

America's Charities' mission is to develop the spirit of caring and sharing at the workplace. We do this by providing employers and employees with efficient, effective, low-cost workplace charitable giving campaigns; offering a broad range of charity choices that reflect the diversity of the American people; and providing member charities with the financial resources required to meet human service needs.
PHONE: 609-646-5263 | LINK: www.charities.org/

The American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization since its founding in 1881. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.
PHONE: 215-299-4000 | LINK: www.redcross.org

Bread & Roses is a unique gathering of activists committed to supporting social justice by raising and distributing funds. A public foundation, Bread & Roses has distributed over $9 million to groups working for access to health care; economic justice; a clean, safe environment; civil and human rights; peace; and other social justice issues. In addition, Bread & Roses provides services, like technical assistance and leadership development, to grantees and donors. PHONE: 215-731-1107 | LINK: breadrosesfund.org

The Catholic Charities Appeal raises the dollars necessary to fund the human service programs of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. These programs serve persons within the five counties that comprise the Archdiocese (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia). Agencies, institutions, and programs funded by the Catholic Charities Appeal serve people of all faiths, regardless of race, sex, age, handicap, national or ethnic origin, or ability to pay. The services that the Archdiocese provides reflect a belief in the sanctity of human life, the dignity of the individual, and the central role of the family in life and society. Funds raised through the annual solicitation are used to underwrite financial costs for designated agencies, institutions, and programs.
PHONE: 215-587-3651 | LINK: www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org/

Community Health Charities is a federation of America's premier health organizations that have joined together to raise charitable contributions in the workplace. Employee donations are used to support these member charities and provide research, patient services and outreach in local communities. Employees designate the charity or charities where they want their donations to go, and that's where they go. By partnering with local employers, Community Health Charities connects employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to direct donations to the local health charities of their choice. We currently provide access to more than 55 national leading charities, encompassing almost every well-known disease or disability and many lesser-known ones.
PHONE: 215-990-6291 | LINK: pennsylvania.healthcharities.org
The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) strives to increase philanthropy and grantmaking to support the community needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) and straight-allied communities. DVLF advances philanthropy for the LGBTI community through endowment building, fundraising, community outreach and education.
PHONE: 215-563-6417 | LINK: www.dvlf.org/newsite/
The Environmental Fund for Pennsylvania works to promote charitable giving for environmental protection, conservation efforts and environmental education. Through workplace giving campaigns, the Fund provides a stable source of income to groups working to preserve and protect Pennsylvania's environment. Since our inception in 1991, the Environmental Fund for Pennsylvania has raised and distributed over half a million dollars to our Participating Organizations, which include conservation, recreation and environmental organizations serving communities all across Pennsylvania. Our goal is to continue expanding opportunities for people to have an easy and effective way to help the environment, and in doing so, keep Pennsylvania's environment clean and healthy.
PHONE: 215-545-5880 | LINK: efpa.org
Global Impact is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping the world's most vulnerable people. Established in 1956, it is the national leader in raising awareness and funds for humanitarian organizations such as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontiéres, CARE and Save the Children that provide help to people in need in virtually every developing country. Through programs such as disaster relief, education, health care training and economic programs, Global Impact funded charities promote self-sufficiency, strengthen communities and offer hope. LINK: www.charity.org/
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers comprehensive cultural and educational programs that include film series, lectures, adult education courses, gallery exhibits, Israeli folk dancing, Jewish interest programs and more. If you are new to the Greater Philadelphia area we welcome you and would like to send to you a packet of information about our Jewish community.
PHONE: 215-545-4400 | LINK: www.jewishphilly.org
The Philadelphia Police Athletic League is an independent non-profit corporation committed to "Cops Helping Kids". Philadelphia PAL, a registered 501(c)(3), is comprised of 27 centers across Philadelphia serving 26,000 youngsters both male and female. Each center is supervised by Philadelphia Police Officers who are assigned full-time to direct activities and oversee the young people. Programs include sport, educational and cultural opportunities. All PAL Centers are open Mon-Fri after school (3 p.m. -9 p.m.) and throughout the summer. PAL is a mixture of police officers, civilian staff and a board of directors, which is made up of 100 of Philadelphia's business and community leaders (several of which are former PAL Alumni themselves).
PHONE: 215-291-9000 x102 | LINK: www.phillypal.com
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
PHONE: 215-787-2800 | LINK: www.use.salvationarmy.org/...
UNCF - the United Negro College Fund - is the nation's largest, oldest, and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 39 member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions, and faculty and administrative professional training. For more than 65 years, UNCF has raised more than $3 billion to help more than 350,000 students attend college and graduate from college. UNCF has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the government.
PHONE: 215 925 9044 | LINK: www.uncf.org/
The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program's mission is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation's most valuable resources  our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.
EMAIL: mtftf@toysfortots.org | LINK: www.toysfortots.org/default.asp
The United Way's mission is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of donors, volunteers and communities. Members of the business community established our United Way in 1921, although it was originally called the Welfare Federation of Philadelphia. It was created to eliminate overlapping charities, so money could be raised and distributed more efficiently. From its inception until today, United Way remains one of the most outstanding ways for individuals and corporations to make an impact on local health, education, and social service needs. As originally conceived, United Way still ensures that those most in need are getting the best help they can. We are committed to treating entire communities, providing the tools, services, and expertise that can enable those communities to become stronger and more independent.
PHONE: 215-665-2598 | LINK: www.uwsepa.org/
WOMEN'S WAY: Founded in Philadelphia in 1977, WOMEN'S WAY is the country's oldest and largest women's funding federation. Our mission is to raise money and public awareness to fight for and achieve women's equality, safety, self-sufficiency and reproductive freedom through women-centered funding, advocacy and education. Each year WOMEN'S WAY supports six member agencies and nearly 25 Community Women's Fund grantees in our region, touching the lives of more than 150,000 women and their families.
PHONE: 215-985-3322 | LINK: www.womensway.org

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