Do Something To Make Philly Awesome

Your one-stop-shop for civic engagement so you can be a better Philadelphia citizen.

By Ralph Thorn

Beyond the Grave — Gardening for Good

At The Woodlands, a volunteer-staffed program restores flowers to cradle graves and builds community in the process

By Ellen Miller

You Can Now Volunteer to Record Audiobooks for People Who Are Blind

Just don’t bring a can of seltzer into the recording studio!

By Victor Fiorillo

MLK Day of Service in Philly — Where to Go, What to Do

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a perfect opportunity to engage with other Philadelphia citizens on civic projects that matter. Volunteer. Visit a museum. Build peace

By Laura Swartz
Citizen of the Week

Alison Grove, Hype Woman

You won’t see her dressed like Betsy Ross or scoring a goal on the World Cup soccer pitch, but behind the scenes, she’s made a career of transforming thousands of proud Philadelphians into expert — and excited — volunteer hosts

By Courtney DuChene

One Thing to Do Each Week to Make a Better City in 2026

52 small ways to make Philadelphia a little better for you, me, your neighbors and strangers

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

17+ Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

How to spread cheer to all Philadelphians in this time of joy — and need

By Charissa Howard

How to Support Veterans

More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Help People Who Are Homeless in Philadelphia

More than 15 ways to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness

By Christine Speer Lejeune

How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly

Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.

By Christine Speer Lejeune