Community Outreach

At Penn Medicine, our commitment to care extends into the heart of our city’s neighborhoods. In that spirit, we’ve created this calendar to connect the expertise and energy of Penn Medicine employees with local nonprofits hosting events that uplift and support our shared community.
Whether you're passionate about health or enjoy bringing people together, there’s an opportunity for you. We invite all Penn Medicine employees and Penn students to browse and choose an event that speaks to you.
If you sign up for a health-related event, our office will work with you to create a table presentation, complete with health education materials and giveaways. (No clinical background is necessary unless otherwise noted.) Volunteering is easy—and your participation makes a meaningful impact in advancing health equity in the communities we serve.
Click an event title to learn more and sign up. Our Community Relations team will follow up with next steps. Questions? Contact (215) 200-7632 or CAREs@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

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Mobile Mammography Booth at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Update: Volunteer List is Full. Penn Medicine is bringing information about mobile mammography to the Philadelphia Flower Show! We have a booth planned that includes a cutout of our mobile mammography unit - complete with flowers, of course! The perfect selfie station! We’re looking for employee volunteers to chat with visitors and answer general questions about breast cancer screening. We’ll have plenty of collateral and giveaways on hand, and the booth will be open 4 days, Friday, February 27, through Monday, March 2. If you’re interested in helping, we’d love to have you join us. You don’t need to stay for an entire shift—feel free to stop by and volunteer for even an hour. Every helping hand makes a difference! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Svetlana.Goldshteyn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.  If you want to register to volunteer, please click the Sign Up link. # of Attendees Expected: 5000. Host Organization: The Philadelphia Flower Shower. Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th and Arch Streets Philadelphia 19104.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  20 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to anyone in need throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help complement other volunteer groups on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcome. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to anyone in need throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help complement other volunteer groups on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcome. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

1st Jump Walk Run Community Fitness at the Women's Wellness Event

Volunteers are needed to help with this community fitness event.  Volunteers will help run the fitness components, take blood pressure measurements, and sit with our seniors as they open their mail. If you are comfortable with one or more of these tasks, please indicate that at registration.  Thank you! Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Lucien E Blackwell Community Center (Jump Walk Run will be held outside; Wellness Event held inside) 761 N 47th Street Philadelphia 19139.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to anyone in need throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help complement other volunteer groups on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcome. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to anyone in need throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help complement other volunteer groups on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcome. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Financial Aid and College Fair

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Senator Vincent Hughes will host a Financial Aid and College Fair to support students and families as they prepare for their educational futures. The event will take place at the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Center, 4250 Wissahickon Avenue, from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to assist us in ensuring that our students and guests have a welcoming, organized, and positive experience throughout the morning. Volunteer responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Assisting at the check-in and registration station , Distributing boxed lunches , Serving as workshop monitors and providing general support , Directing students and families to workshop rooms and vendor tables , Helping with general event flow and guest assistance, Your time and support help us continue to serve our community with excellence, and we would be grateful for your partnership. If you are available and interested in volunteering, please sign up and offer your name,… Event Purpose: to support students and families as they prepare for their educational futures. # of Attendees Expected: 700. Host Organization: The Office of Senator Vincent Hughes. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Philadelphia Youth Basketball Center 4250 Wissahickon Avenue Philadelphia 19129.

2nd Jump Walk Run Community Fitness

Volunteers are needed to help with this community fitness event.  Volunteers will help run the fitness components, take blood pressure measurements, and sit with our seniors as they open their mail. If you are comfortable with one or more of these tasks, please indicate that at registration.  Thank you! Saturday, March 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 2925 Ridge Ave Philadelphia 19121.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  20 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, April 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Hoops for Hope: Sickle Cell Awareness Event

This event is hosted by Isaiah Turner Foundation and led by Kimberly Snowden whose son, Isaiah, a sickle cell carrier, lost his life during a practice with his high school team.  Her aim is to now educate families and those overseeing youth sport programs in sickle cell health.  General volunteers are needed to ensure the event runs smoothly.  Please sign up to help! Event Purpose: To bring awareness, information, and resources to the local community regarding sickle cell. # of Attendees Expected: 200. Host Organization: The Isaiah Turner Foundation. Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Sayre High School 5800 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19139.

3rd and Final Jump Walk Run Community Fitness Series

Volunteers are needed to help with this community fitness event.  Volunteers will help run the fitness components, take blood pressure measurements, and sit with our seniors as they open their mail. If you are comfortable with one or more of these tasks, please indicate that at registration.  Thank you! Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The previous campus of the University of the Sciences 42nd and Woodland Ave. Philadelphia 19104.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  20 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, May 4, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

We Care 2026

Event Purpose: to offer health and well being information and resources to the community. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: Grace Tabernacle SDA Church. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 603 East Elm Street Norristown, PA 19401.

Community Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  20 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.