The Brothers of Strawberry Mansion mission is to assist, identify and provide resources to those residents of the Strawberry Mansion community
Strawberry Mansion Community Development Corporation (SMCDC) was founded in 2004 to promote sustainable revitalization through residential, commercial, and economic development; historic preservation; and the empowerment of the Strawberry Mansion community. Although troubled by disinvestment and blight in the past, today the neighborhood is experiencing renewal and growth at a tremendous pace. SMCDC was formed to drive this renewal, to empower residents, and to preserve the unique character of the community.
What we will be doing on 3/11:
We will be supporting a neighborhood clean up event In Strawberry Mansion.
Additional Details:
Event capacity: 20 volunteers
We will be outside. Dress appropriately in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
You can bring own work gloves. We'll have some available, too.
Afterjawn!
We'll all head to a local establishment to celebrate a job well done! It's a great chance to get to know the VU Crew and celebrate the good things we do In our community!
Rybrew, 2600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Sanctuary Farm uses horticulture to combat food insecurity and fill vacancies with vibrance! Since it opened in 2017, Sanctuary Farm has planted, grown, and harvested over 17,300 pounds of fresh produce. The produce has been distributed to over 700 families in the community, free of charge. Sanctuary Farm believes strongly in the transformative power of nature to provide opportunities for neighbors to work together to create a space of beauty, safety, and healing for those in need.
We will be helping out on the farm:
Weeding
Trash/debris pick up
Planting/Watering/Harvesting
Repair Work
Rain or shine: If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll be working indoors.
Additional Details:
Event capacity: 10 volunteers
We will be outside. Dress appropriately in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
You can bring own gloves. We'll have some available, too.
Please do not bring plastic disposable water bottles. Please bring your own reusable bottles. There is a water dispenser available onsite.
Volunteers must sign Sanctuary Farm's liability waiver and photo release. We will have copies on 3/11 If you don't have access to a printer.
Afterjawn!
We'll all head to a local establishment at noon to celebrate a job well done! It's a great chance to get to know the VU Crew and celebrate the good things we do In our community!
Rybrew, 2600 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130