The Common Place
Website: thecommonplacephilly.org
The Common Place, located at 58th and Chester Avenue in SW Philadelphia, offers a wide variety of programs to support the children and families in SW Philadelphia. Some of the programs are:
- a quality after school program
- a Saturday Enrichment Program
- Youth Orchestra
- A Summer Arts and Technology camp
- A food Pantry
- A produce garden that provides fresh vegetables to local residents.
- A venue for community gatherings and meetings
The Common Place is currently developing a preschool program, a Produce Market to sell locally grown vegetables, and a Youth and Family Counseling Service.
Salt and Light Church, with a congregation of approximately 45- people, worships at The Common place and works in conjunction with it to serve the spiritual needs of the community.
Wayne Presbyterian Liaison: Buzz Mossholder
The Common Place Contact: Sharell Shippen (267) 275-8238