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05/09/2023

10/10/2022

Why we do what we do …

We are actively working to step into the lives of young men who are statistically most likely to be victims or perpetrators of gun violence in Philadelphia.

Our next Listening to the Streets cohort begins October 17th. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and send to organizations, colleagues, families or friends who know a young man in need of support.

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This stat is from ‘Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Males,’ a report published by Brian Ellis, Solomon Jones, and Faith Mitchell-Collins.

09/06/2022

Listening to the Streets – Young men of color aged 18-to-35 are the group most likely to be impacted by gun violence, yet their voices are rarely heard. That’s about to change. ManUpPHL mentees will join us in a series of listening sessions to explain street-level truth about gun violence—the causes, the effects, and the solutions. In eight sessions over a two-week period, we’ll ask the hard questions, get the real answers, and establish a street-level agenda for saving lives. Along the way, we’ll provide them with the mentoring necessary to take the next step. Participating mentees will receive a $15hr stipend and a daily complementary meal. If they attend all eight sessions, they are guaranteed a job offer from one of our partner organizations.

At the conclusion of the program, ManUpPHL and our media partners will elevate the best of our mentees’ strategies, and we will push for the necessary resources to make those strategies a reality. We are specifically interested in men who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and we encourage you to apply for one of the slots.

08/24/2022

ManUpPHL will host a volunteer training Saturday, Aug 27, 2022, at Drexel this weekend. If you know someone who is interested in volunteering with ManUpPHL, please encourage him/her to attend. Registration link in bio.

08/18/2022

Join us for An Evening of Jazz - ManUpPHL's Annual Fundraiser, and help us fight gun violence in our community. We'll have great food and music, and all for a great cause. Come out and party while enjoying great food from Southside, and great jazz from Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble--and do it all in support of this life-saving work.

What do we do? ManUpPHL steps into the lives of men aged 18-to-35 who are statistically most likely to be affected by gun violence. We offer them stipends, mentoring, counseling and jobs, but we can't do it without your help.

Come to ManUpPHL's Evening of Jazz and help us fight gun violence ... one life at a time.

Supported by: Team Clean Inc, Always Best Care, Shoprite, Southside Events, WURD, and Radio One Philadelphia

08/07/2022

Join us for An Evening of Jazz - ManUpPHL's Annual Fundraiser, and help us fight gun violence in our community. We'll have great food and music, and all for a great cause. Come out and party while enjoying great food from Southside, and great jazz from Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble--and do it all in support of this life-saving work.

What do we do? ManUpPHL steps into the lives of men aged 18-to-35 who are statistically most likely to be affected by gun violence. We offer them stipends, mentoring, counseling and jobs, but we can't do it without your help.

Come to ManUpPHL's Evening of Jazz and help us fight gun violence ... one life at a time.

Supported by: Always Best Care, Shoprite, Southside Events, WURD, and Radio One Philadelphia

08/07/2022

Join us for An Evening of Jazz - ManUpPHL's Annual Fundraiser, and help us fight gun violence in our community. We'll have great food and music, and all for a great cause. Come out and party while enjoying great food from Southside, and great jazz from Warren Oree and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble--and do it all in support of this life-saving work.

What do we do? ManUpPHL steps into the lives of men aged 18-to-35 who are statistically most likely to be affected by gun violence. We offer them stipends, mentoring, counseling and jobs, but we can't do it without your help.

Come to ManUpPHL's Evening of Jazz and help us fight gun violence ... one life at a time.
Supported by: Always Best Care, Shoprite, Southside Events, WURD, and Radio One Philadelphia

ManUpPHL fights gun violence by connecting men to mentoring, resources and hope. Your support provides the funding we need to succeed.

07/24/2022

‪Join us on Saturday, September 24th, from 5 to 8 p.m. At South Side, for our annual fundraiser. Enjoy some good food, drinks, and live music. More info coming soon.