Connect with the faces of social good in Philadelphia.  Every month, we'll convene at a local nonprofit or socially responsible business get to know what they do, get to know each other, and learn something new.

The R.A.E. Foundation, Inc is a non-profit organization offering education programs, to low and middle income families, in the areas of education, finance, and careers. We invite volunteers, potential partners, and the community to join this group. Here we will share information about the workshop dates & locations, fundraisers, and other events. We encourage you to join and invite your friends! Its time for our community to reveal our goals, accomplish them, and endure a lifetime of peace of mi …

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time, and we at Mid-County Kiwanis personify this mission here in mid-Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our members attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes, participate in service projects that benefit our schools and communities, and make an impact across the globe by participating in state-wide and international initiatives. Join us in our effor …

Neighbors, congregants, colleagues, and students are gathering all over the country, once a month for six months, to explore the habits of the heart that Parker Palmer describes in his book Healing the Heart of Democracy. This is intended to be a space apart from the daily debate in our workplaces and small-minded thinking of our 24-7 media; instead, we hope it enlivens everyone involved through provocative questions, fun experiments in citizenry, and renewed communities of people who may disagr …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …

… The Young Friends of the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a social and philanthropic group of the nonprofit for members and non-members ages 21 to 45. Our Meetup.com group works to raise awareness of The Center in the Greater Philadelphia region and to help attract and retain new Members. Young Friends also support and promote the mission of The Schuylkill Center through social, educational, and fundraising activities. The Young Friends of The Schuylkill Center has a partial a …

Phoenixville Area Time Bank, now in its sixth year, is part of a world-wide social-change movement that builds community through members sharing their skills and services in exchange for Time Dollars. For every hour you spend doing something for someone in your community, you earn one Time Dollar. Then you have a Time Dollar to spend on having someone do something for you. It's that simple. Yet it also has profound effects. Time Banks change neighborhoods and whole communities. Each Time Dolla …

About Us: The Antemortem Society is a group of young adults and professionals (21-35) who love all things stones and bones and care about the preservation of Laurel Hill as an important historic landmark. In cooperation with the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, The Antemortem Society works to preserve and promote Laurel Hill’s historic character through educational and fundraising activities, volunteer projects and social events.   Activities & Events: The Antemortem Society will have a …

Are you interested in meeting new people, socializing, and helping out those in need all at the same time? If so, come join us and be a part of an amazing new volunteer group in the Philly Area! Philadelphia has a need and we want to help fill it. If you are a volunteer-minded adult, you will find what you want in our group. The great thing about One Brick is that it's "Volunteering Made Easy". Events generally last between 2-4 hours. After a volunteer event, you will have to chance to meet with …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Participate and plan volunteer activities. Socialize and share your experiences. If anyone would like to help organize, please email me, help is always appreciated. Thanks.

This meetup group is for the socially concious who wish to "be the change they want to see in the world". We hope to provide an avenue for individuals to come together and learn about key issues related to creating a more just and equitable society. Our focus will be India, the 2nd most populous country in the world. We will take a "holistic" approach and touch on a wide range of issues such as, livelihood generation, education, health, sustainable agriculture, human rights, energy and environme …

Welcome present and aspiring activists!  This is a human and animal rights meetup group working towards equality for *all* animals, human and non.  Organized by the volunteers at the Peace Advocacy Group (PAN), this group was created to connect anyone interested and determined to make the world a better place.  From PAN's perspective this improvement begins with veganism but involves many other equally important projects.   This group aims to educate the public on veganism by peaceful means and …

Come home to the Philly "Art of Living" Meditation & Spiritual Upliftment Group! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Philadelphia area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefit …

The National Association of Asian American Professionals-Philadelphia is a non-profit professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service. There are currently 19 chapters and ventures across the United States and Canada and a growing national membership of over 5,000. NAAAP Philadelphia has also been honored with …

… Neuropsychology - Teaching and Learning Education methods that you can use in educational settings or in the office, in a church, with a beloved partner, or in a nonprofit, even in a courtroom. Learn to become aware of your language and listen to what others are saying and transmitting through both their words and their body language, as well through behaviors. Take a deeper look at your real goals and plans and take stock of where you currently are in regards to your truest talents - even those …

Are you living the life you imagined? Are you following your dreams? Meeting extroardinary people? Doing extraordinary things? Life Unchained (www.lifeunchained.org) is a social non-profit organization all about helping others "live epically" and pursue their lifelong dreams. . . Meet amazing friends. Have amazing adventures. And make a difference!