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Project NEXTThe mission of Project NEXT is to make a positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia by mobilizing young adults and creating meaningful opportunities for them to Give, Advocate, and Volunteer.

 

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Upcoming Events

 

Project NEXT: Homegrown like your favorite beer!

Yards Brewing Co.JOIN Project NEXT at Yards Brewery for a dance party on Friday, September 10th.

Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.

Friday, September 10th
7:00– 11:00 PM

Cover Charge: $5
Drink Specials: All Yards Beer = $3
Light food will be provided.

Yards Brewing Co
901 North Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.yardsbrewing.com
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It’s not necessary to RSVP, but if you could, we would appreciate it! Let us know if you plan to attend, email projectnext@uwsepa.org

 


 

Join United Way and Project NEXT for a Day of Service

Volunteer for Days of CaringSaturday, September 11, 2010
in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance

Hunting Park
W. Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA

For the past eighteen years, thousands of company and non-profit agency volunteers have participated in Days of Caring, advancing the United Way’s mission of improving people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of donors, volunteers, and communities.

On September 11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, we will honor our collective spirit of service and LIVE UNITED by sustaining our community through volunteerism.

For more information about participating with the Project NEXT Team on United Way’s Days of Caring, please email projectnext@uwsepa.org and let us know your name, T-shirt size, and company/affiliation!

To learn more about 365 Days of Caring, please visit:
www.liveunitedsepa.org/DaysOfCaring

In cooperation with City of Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation,
the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Hunting Park United,
and the Office of State Representative Tony Payton.

 


 

Past Event Highlights

 

PennMOVES
United Way Project NEXT and Penn team-up
for 3rd annual PennMOVES

Volunteer for PennMoves Move-Out DriveIt was a very large yard sale or, more exactly, a moving sale. For years, departing Penn students have left behind tons of used, but still usable, items destined for the trash. Some, who thought that was a waste, came up with the idea of this massive two day sale known as PennMOVES.

 

 


 

Project NEXT @ National Mechanics

United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania - Project NEXTThanks to everyone who joined Project NEXT at National Mechanics to learn more about how to get involved with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.

 


 

Project FIRST

Project NEXTA gallery opening showcasing budding young artists!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Project NEXT First Friday event at The Piazza on March 5th to experience art from some of Philadelphia's after-school programs.

Over 100 people attended Project FIRST and donated supplies for the talented youth participating. The art supply box was completely overflowing.

Youth artwork was from both young children’s programs & teenagers at Taller Puertorriqueño.

About 11 teens from the program attended the event, were able to interact with guests, and were excited to see their art displayed. For some, this was their very first public exhibit.

Because of you Project NEXT: Project FIRST was a blazing success!

You can support Project NEXT by giving online.

 

Give Now!

 

Special Thanks To:

The Piazza at Schmidts

 

Sponsored by:

Tower Investments, Inc.       Top of the Clock

 

Project NEXTWish List for Art Programs

  • Colored pencils
  • Pastels
  • Water color sets
  • Crayola broadline markers
  • Crayola thinline markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Glue
  • Construction paper
  • Reams of photocopier paper
  • Tissue paper
  • Masking tape
  • Safety scissors
  • Play-Doh
  • Crayons (jumbo & original)
  • Arts & crafts materials (ribbons, feathers, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, buttons).


Featured Organization: Taller Puertorriqueño

United Way provides training and technical assistance to improve the quality and build the capacity of youth programs, including Taller Puertorriqueño. It also helps communities organize their human, institutional and financial resources to provide youth with an array of developmental supports and opportunities to succeed in life.

Known as el Corazón Cultural del Barrio, The Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia, Taller Puertorriqueño promotes local and international artists while doing the daily work of transforming children’s artistic visions into reality. Taller's Educational curriculum features year-round activities including arts instruction, after-school tutoring, traditional dance classes, and so much more.

Youth Artist Program

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Youth Artists Program is a two-year professional art-training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. With the guidance of artist mentors, this portfolio building program offers a select group of high school students a unique opportunity to develop their artistic skills. Their program equips young artists with the tools they will need to thrive in a competitive arts world. Visit Taller Puertorriqueño's website at www.tallerpr.org.

Project NEXT Photo Gallery


Thanks to everyone who came out to the Project NEXT First Friday event at The Piazza on March 5th to experience art from some of Philadelphia's after-school programs.