Non-profits and activists around Philadelphia are increasingly using the web and social software to foster social change. Join Philly NetSquared as we bring together web innovators and social changemakers to socialize, strategize, learn from and inspire one another. For more info, including past Net Tuesday presentations, check out our site at http://phillynetsquared.org. NetSquared is a national organization (http://www.netsquared.org/) with chapters in many cities. Net Tuesdays are independent …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

One Simple Wish's Board Meet Up Group is the place to find all internal and external events available for our Board members to attend. All Board Members are encouraged to create Meet Ups events on the calendar to keep the team informed of opportunities to network, promote One Simple Wish and to give back to our organization and our partners.

One Simple Wish is a NJ nonprofit organization that grants simple wishes to foster children, at-risk youth and impoverished families. Volunteers help with a variety of activities such as working in The Wish Shop, canvassing with flyers, planning and attending events such as Thanksgiving, Holiday and other meal drives, art classes, cocktail parties and much more!

www.SocentPhilly.com Our goal is to bring together social entrepreneurs -- and aspiring social entrepreneurs --- to support, inspire and help one another. Social Entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society by improving systems or inventing new approaches that change society for the betterIf you are you running -- or thinking of starting -- a social enterprise, nonprofit, socially responsible business or organization aimed at making the world a better place, this group is for you.

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 …

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 …

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 variety …

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 …

Calling all young professionals! We are the local branch of an international organization for young professionals ages 18-30 and we're looking for new members. Our mission is to give back to the community and provide peace through service. We participate in monthly service projects, fundraisers, and social events. We welcome all those who live and work in the suburban Main Line area of Philadelphia and would love to help you give back to those in need. I welcome calls from anyone who wants to sp …

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.

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 …

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 o …

NJEAL provides networking events, professional development opportunities, and other resources for early-career arts administrators.  Through these efforts NJEAL works to improve the field by strengthening inter-generational communication, cultivating emerging leaders, and making its own significant contributions.  A program of ArtPride NJ Foundation and a chapter of the Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network.

ITVS Community Cinema in partnership with WHYY present monthly screenings of upcoming Independent Lens programs in order to provide community engagement around the important social issues raised in the films. Each screening event features panel discussions with leading community-based organizations, special guest speakers, information, resources and other programming designed to help people learn more and get involved. ITVS convenes thousands of community members nationwide for dialogue, educati …

This organization was established to emulate the historic New York Photo League. The Photo League was a cooperative of amateur and professional photographers who banded together around a range of common social and creative causes. The League was active from 1936 to 1951 and included among its members some of the most noted American Photographers of the mid-20th century. You can read more about this group here...  New York Photo League Please Note:  We are NOT a "camera club" Our mission is to re …

The mission of the Alumni Association is to connect alumni to the University and to each other, to provide valued services to members, and to support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and service. The Philadelphia Chapter welcomes all alumni, family, and friends of Penn State. We are here to bring you the best that Philadelphia has to offer, as well as keeping you in touch with your alma mater. We regularly hold community service events, fundraisers, scholarship drives, PSU Footbal …

This is a group dedicated to finding funding solutions for schools, churches, sports associations, charities or any 501C rated organization. If you are a non profit manager or someone who believes strongly in a cause or a group, let's get together and share our ideas. Looking forward to meeting all of you fund raisers and making a difference in people's lives.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning both basic and advance nonprofit techniques for fundraising, leadership development, donor engagement, prospect research, and strategic planning. Each month, we will meet to discuss a contemporary nonprofit topic, trouble-shoot "real world" challenges, trade tips and tools, and learn from each other. Members will be automatically added to EHL Consulting's mailing list in order to receive important updates about the group, event invitations, and r …

How is technology, entrepreneurship and innovation making Philadelphia better? The Technically Philly Meetup is a fast-paced evening presentation and demo event that explores how the local tech community is impacting job growth/retention, digital access/education and government/policy reform in Philadelphia. The events will range from pre-hackathon receptions, civic app demos, digital access discussions and cross-city, cross-community and other partnered meetups. Organized by local technology ne …

This is a group for anyone or organization interested in this program's for Haiti Kids.location section belock a jacmel;for help like school for education.medical center ;logment activity ;agriculture like water_treatment etc.All skills levels are welcome.I starded this group because to help others out enthusiasts let get together for those needed. No dinner;no education no medications. Even treated water.Anything else will help.Looking. forward to exploring together. Feel free to contact me at …

A volunteer initiative created to help make communities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. Join our group and meet-up with an extensive network of like-minded individuals and agencies focused on volunteering.

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unprete …

All we need is a magic number - how many partners or co-founders we have in the start up and how to make it work !! A great combination can make great companies and that's the basic formula for successful startups. Finding the right partner or co-founder is not always easy and is a big challenge. This platform will give the oppurtunity to meet and network like minded entrepreneurs and get started !! NOTE :choosing smarter people than you wouldn't hurt :)

For those who love a good time, a good discount and a good cause! Over 75 Restaurants and Bars in Philly have become a part of Philly Coupon Guides - the Coupon Books focused on Locally Owned businesses, raising money for local schools, causes and non profits. We'll host Meet Ups at these restaurants/bars in your favorite neighborhoods: Manayunk/Roxborough, Chestnut Hill / Mt Airy, Fairmount, University City, South Street, Northern Liberties, Washington Sq & Old City! Let us know what cause burd …

(YOMO: Your Opportunity to Matter for Others) Volunteer with others in random acts of kindness and take part in a reality show in the process. This Meet-up group is a beta project that will just blow your mind if you like to help other people. Meet-ups will consist of meeting together at fun places in the Princeton area and creating monthly projects to generate acts of kindness. The projects will be taped and uploaded onto the YOMO World website. This will be a call to action for help from other …

Face to face meeting is Monday May 20 at 7pm at Dunkin Donuts on Cottman Avenue and BLVD. Come one ,come all to share networking ideals  in building stronger ties and helping out each other. This group brings together people in the nonprofit industry for the sole purpose of exchanging ideas,sharing information,sharing experiences,providing up to date tools,providing education to each other and assistance in fundraising,volunteering and advertising.This group brings together professionals and sta …

When Muhammed Yunus was asked what he would say to a young person today who wants to change the world, he said, "First, you have the creative power, alone yourself, to change the whole world. Start believing in it. When you believe in it, you start finding out how you’re going to make it happen. And always start small. Nothing will change overnight. But you start the process." I am currently the Regional Director in PA Congressional District 1 for The Borgen Project, an innovative, national camp …