Open House and Community Day
Event Purpose: Raise awareness of the importance of getting blood pressure checked. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: Word of Life Healing Ministries.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Word of Life Healing Ministries
317 South 60th Street
Philadelphia 19143.
CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Gift of Life Dinner Prep
10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal.
Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Howie's House
401 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.signupgenius.com. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, October 22, 2025, 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. Heart Healthy Health Fair/Stroke Awareness Event
Special request for a dietician, health assessments, and an information table with cardiovascular disease and prevention.
Event Purpose: to advancing health equity for women, girls, and underserved communities in Philadelphia. Host Organization: In Mary's Name.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Pause Park
(outside)
4673 Paul Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124.
CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Lead-Free Community Expo
Event Purpose: A culminating event for Lead Poison Week offering free admittance where lead testing, breakout sessions, lead remediation resources, food, music, games, and giveaways are being offered. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: Chester Health Commissioner.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Boys and Girls Club
201 E 7th Street
Chester 19013.
Penn Family Frisbee Festival
Health presentation table needed!
Event Purpose: To offer a day for families to come together at Franklin Field for activities and resources. # of Attendees Expected: 250. Host Organization: Penn Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Radnor.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Franklin Field
235 S. 33rd Street
Philadelphia 19104.
Voices Unbroken
Event Purpose: Provide resources and information for survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: Project SAVE.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Gustine Rec Center
4868 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia 19129.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, October 29, 2025, 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. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Gift of Life Dinner Prep
10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal.
Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Howie's House
401 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.signupgenius.com. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 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, November 3, 2025, 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 Flu Clinic
RNs or Nursing students can sign up to volunteer and administer the flu vaccine to community members. Vaccines provided by Phila DOH. Administering of vaccine done by Penn Medicine, and hosting and marketing done by ACANA. All supplies provided. Volunteers are asked to arrive 10 minutes early for brief orientation. Please plan to wear Badge ID and scrubs. Two volunteer shifts,
Shift 1: 10am-12:30pm
Shift 2: 12:30pm-3pm, Thank you for your volunteerism!
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA)
5530 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia 19143.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, November 5, 2025, 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. The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon & 5 Miler
This is a Chester County community running event that celebrates running and giving. Volunteers are needed to help make our race day possible. Over 100 volunteers are required on the course providing direction, guidance and cheers! Please click the below link for additional information, including volunteer jobs and to sign up! If you do sign up, please note Penn Medicine to the volunteering on behalf of field.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
600 South Broad Street
Avondale PA 19311.
For more info visit runsignup.com. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, November 12, 2025, 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. Esperanza College Minorities in Health Sciences Symposium
Event Purpose: To promote diversity and inclusion in healthcare with keynote speakers, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Esperanza College
4261 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia 19140.
For more info visit www.esperanza.us. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, November 19, 2025, 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. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon
Servers are needed to help set-up for the party, serve dinner plates, help with games and giveaways, and clean up. Please sign-up! Family and friends (14 years old and older) are invited to join! The event begins at noon. We will ask volunteers to arrive at 11am to help with setup. If you are not available until noon, please don't let this keep you from signing up! We can use the help, and this is a great event. Lunch is included!
Event Purpose: To offer seniors living in the area a time to congregate, enjoy music, and have a mouthwatering plate to celebrate Thanksgiving and community. # of Attendees Expected: 200. Host Organization: United Block Captains.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Victory Christian Center
5220 Whitby Ave
Philadelphia 19143.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, November 26, 2025, 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. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 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, December 1, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Chosen 300 Ministries
(West Philadelphia Location)
3959 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit www.chosen300.org. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, December 3, 2025, 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. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Gift of Life Dinner Prep
10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below. Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal.
Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Howie's House
401 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia 19123.
For more info visit www.signupgenius.com. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, December 10, 2025, 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. CUT Hypertension at Philly Cuts
Every Saturday, a group of Penn medical students are on location at Philly Cuts Barbershop with a blood pressure measurement and health education station. Two volunteers are needed to assist in this weekly endeavor. Volunteers must be credentialed in the Health System to take blood pressures. Please sign up with confirmation to attend.
Event Purpose: Partnering with babershop owners to help address health disparities facing African-Americans (especially African-American men) by providing blood pressure screenings and health education at a location of convenience. # of Attendees Expected: 20. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Chapter of the Student National Medical Association.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Philly Cuts Barbershop
4409 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
For more info visit cuthypertension.org. Christmas Git Wrapping Event
Drop in whenever you are available from 9am until noon to wrap presents for the best cause! Grab a friend, family or coworker. Bring your own scissors, tape, and wrapping paper (as a donation, if you can) - although supplies will be made available! We will play Christmas music and have coffee and donuts. Thank you for helping to spread joy and the Christmas spirit!
Event Purpose: To wrap presents for children who will be attending the West Philadelphia Christmas Party at High School of the Future on Friday, Dec. 20. # of Attendees Expected: 25. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Rotunda
Penn's Campus
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia 19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, December 17, 2025, 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. Set Up and Wrapping Gifts - West Philadelphia Christmas Party
Sign up to help prepare the space for the Holiday Party beginning at 6pm! Tables and chairs need to be moved, decorations set up, and last-minute gifts wrapped. Come enjoy the fun before the fun! Family and friends - aged 14 years old and older - are welcomed!
Event Purpose: To set up the space for the evening's holiday celebration and wrapping last minute gifts! # of Attendees Expected: 500. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Friday, December 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
High School of the Future
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia 19104.
West Philadelphia Christmas Party
It's Christmas time! Volunteers are needed to help our Block Captains put on a party for families in West Philadelphia by serving food, handing out presents, and ensuring joy abounds and the event runs smoothly. Sign up to help out! Family and friends - aged 14 years old and older - are welcomed!
Event Purpose: To provide a holiday celebration - give out gifts - for families in West Philadelphia. # of Attendees Expected: 500. Host Organization: United Block Captains Association.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
High School of the Future
4021 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia 19104.
Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, December 24, 2025, 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. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team. Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed.
(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, December 31, 2025, 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. Serving the Homeless Dinner
Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region. 15 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, January 5, 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.