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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America - Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter - Advocacy

Supports, promotes, and encourages self-sufficiency in individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

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Advocacy
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disability Related Transportation
Case/Care Management
Sickle Cell Anemia
Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Finding Assistance

Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services - Intellectual Disability Services (IDS)

Administers, monitors, and coordinates Early Intervention services and services for people with an intellectual disability. Coordinates service providers that offer a broad range of supports and services including supports coordination, early intervention services, in-home supports and respite services, employment and adult day services, and community living and Lifesharing services.

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Health/Disability Related Counseling
Advocacy
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays

Disabled American Veterans - Veteran Services

Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.
  • Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.
  • Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.
  • What's Here

    Social Services for Military Personnel
    Active Military
    Veterans
    Veteran Employment Programs
    Advocacy
    Veteran Benefits Assistance
    Veteran Membership Organizations
    Outreach Programs
    Military Transition Assistance Programs
    Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions

    American Diabetes Association - Advocacy and Education

    Provides advocacy, information, and education for adults and children with diabetes.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Diabetes
    Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
    General Health Education Programs

    Sparrow Place - Sparrow Place

    Provides education on human trafficking and offers life skills classes for trafficking survivors.

    What's Here

    Life Skills Education
    Advocacy
    Human Trafficking Issues
    Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

    Tenant Union Representative Network - Childhood Lead Prevention Program

    Provides advocacy for tenants who are having difficulties getting the hazardous lead removed from their homes and educates tenants on how to get help and care for their lead poisoned children. Also provides lead inspections.

    What's Here

    Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
    Advocacy
    Lead Testing

    AARP Pennsylvania Office - Aging Services

    Serves as an advocacy agency.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Older Adults

    Disabled American Veterans - Veteran Services

    Provides assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies.
  • Provides outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families, specifically.
  • Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.
  • What's Here

    Veteran Benefits Assistance
    Advocacy
    Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
    Veteran Membership Organizations
    Active Military
    Outreach Programs
    Social Services for Military Personnel
    Veteran Employment Programs
    Veterans
    Military Transition Assistance Programs

    Tri-State Advocacy Project - Advocacy Services

    Provides advocacy and benefits information to help individuals and families navigate the health care system.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    General Benefits and Services Assistance

    Wounded Warrior Project - Veteran Services

    Wounded Warrior Project is a charitable organization that assists physically or mentally injured veterans through advocacy, events, resources and programs.

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    Advocacy
    Veteran Reintegration Counseling
    Veterans

    Autism Connection of Pennsylvania - Advocacy and Education

    Provides education, advocacy, and support to autistic people, their parents, and professionals.

    What's Here

    Disease/Disability Information
    Advocacy
    Specialized Information and Referral
    Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Caregiver Training

    American Diabetes Association - Advocacy and Education

    Provides advocacy, information, and education for adults and children with diabetes.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Diabetes
    Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
    General Health Education Programs

    Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations - Training, Networking, and Info Sharing

    Offers a series of trainings, technical assistance, and information sharing. Key topic areas in training include: A) Real Estate Development B) Commercial Corridor Revitalization C) Communications D) Community Engagement

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Fundraising and Resource Development Support
    Financial Management Support

    Fulton County Family Partnership - Communities That Care (CTC)

    Prevents youth violence, delinquency and drug use, and promotes positive youth development and strong families.

    What's Here

    Wellness Programs
    Advocacy
    Youth Violence Prevention
    At Risk Youth
    Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups

    Justice and Mercy - Education and Advocacy

    Provides information for the public at large, advocates reform within the criminal justice system, provides care and aftercare for both offenders and their victims, mentors training for ex-offenders, and prison tours.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Criminal Justice/Legal System Reform Groups
    Mentoring Programs
    Ex-Offenders
    Inmates

    Nationalities Service Center - Refugee and Community Integration

    Provides services pertaining to community integration, case and care management, housing assistance, legal counseling referrals, and job finding assistance. Explicit protections are made for victims of sex trafficking.

    What's Here

    Refugees/Entrants/Asylees
    General Crime Prevention Programs
    Advocacy
    General Benefits and Services Assistance
    Specialized Information and Referral
    Legal Counseling
    Housing Search Assistance
    Refugee Resettlement Services

    Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization - Legislative Advocacy

    The organization speaks out at local, state, and national levels. It strives to inform families of upcoming legislation proposals and changes that directly impact individuals with disabilities.

    What's Here

    Advocacy

    Unity Recovery - PA Recovery Friendly Workplace

    Helps employers review and update their policies to ensure they support employees who are in, or are seeking recovery. This includes policies for hiring practices, employee assistance programs, anti-discrimination and diversity policies, and community outreach strategies.

    What's Here

    Health Issues
    Advocacy

    Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Military and Veterans Affairs

    Investigate and prosecute certain offenses against veterans. Connects veterans with existing services, educate them on consumer issues, and advocate on their behalf.

    What's Here

    Consumer Complaints
    Veterans
    Veteran Membership Organizations
    Fraud Prevention
    Consumer Education
    Advocacy

    Arc of Lancaster Lebanon - Arc of Lancaster Lebanon

    Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages and their families in reaching their fullest potential as community members. Upon request, advocate can attend meetings for school-aged children ensuring a child receives free and appropriate education under the law. Support for individuals of all ages and families as they navigate the disability system. Provides: * Advocacy * Community education * Trainings * Sibling support group * Independent Monitoring for Quality: The IM4Q project collects information to improve the quality of life of people served and supported by the intellectual disability system

    What's Here

    Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
    Disability Awareness Training
    Intellectual Disabilities
    Advocacy

    Coatesville Youth Initiative - Youth Advisory Councils

    Offers two youth councils which provide youth with a forum to exercise their voice by discussing policy issues while advising the work of the CYI and its partners. Game Changers Youth Council focuses on advocating for the general well-being of youth in the Coatesville community. Youth Prevention Task Force focuses on implementing projects and policies that focus on substance use prevention for youth in the Coatesville community.

    What's Here

    Adolescents
    Advocacy
    Youth Enrichment Programs

    Pennsylvania Court Appointed Special Advocates - Advocacy

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community volunteers who serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in the court system. The advocacy looks to ensure that the children will be safe, secure and given a better opportunity to thrive.

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    Guardians ad Litem
    Advocacy
    Volunteer Opportunities
    Foster Children

    American Diabetes Association - African American Programs

    Aims to increase awareness of diabetes among African Americans, provide information about the seriousness of diabetes and its complications, teach the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices, and educate those with or at risk for developing diabetes about prevention, treatment, and management.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Diabetes Management Clinics

    YWCA Hanover - Safe Home

    Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

    What's Here

    Volunteer Opportunities
    Advocacy
    Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
    General Crime Victim Assistance
    General Abuse Prevention
    Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Hotlines
    Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
    Domestic Violence Issues
    Domestic Violence Support Groups

    Education Law Center - Access to Quality Public Education

    Provides advocacy and professional support to ensure that public education is a reality for all. Focuses on underserved students, including students in poverty, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, LGBTQ youth, students experiencing homelessness, and students in the foster care and juvenile justice systems.

    What's Here

    Advocacy
    Education Advocacy Groups