Together for West Philadelphia

08/15/2026

Good morning T4WP Community,

It's almost time for students to go back to school and we will be working alongside several partners to support their Back to School Initiatives!

Check our what events are happening in our community below and maybe we will see you there:

Back to School Giveaway
Date: 8.22.26
Location: Salt & Light Church, 5736 Chester Ave.
Time: 10 AM to 2 PM

4th Annual Unity in the Community Health Fair & Backpack Giveaway
Date: 8.22.26
Location: 60-61st & Market 19139
Time: 11 AM to 4 PM

5th Annual Community in Action Festival 2026
Date: 8.22.26
Location: 700 Cobbs Creek Pkwy
Time: 12 to 4 PM

A Community Outreach Experience by Celebration Christian Worship Center
Date: 8.23.26
Location: 600 N 52nd Street
Time: 11 AM to 5 PM

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our board member Dr. Wesley Proctor for his street renaming celebration. Together for West Philadelphia is so proud to be represented by champions for change in our city!

03/19/2026

Important piece about Overbrook Elementary School!

If the school board ultimately endorses Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr.’s recommendations, Overbrook Elementary would shut permanently in 2027

02/17/2026

Grateful for three amazing team members who showed up to represent our Health Access Links (HEALS) program at the Passion Picnic tabling event this Valentine’s season to connect with residents across West Philadelphia and share vital healthcare resources.

We’re proud to spotlight our HEALS Ambassadors — Ishakee, Julia, and Felicia for representing our mission with care and dedication!

02/04/2026

Shoutout to our Together for West Philadelphia board members for a dynamic retreat this past weekend! We spent meaningful time reflecting, collaborating, celebrating, and crafting our strategy for the road ahead. Grateful for this incredibly talented and passionate group of people who steer T4WP, and for the thoughtful conversations, shared laughter, and renewed energy to meet the moment and advance our mission, Together.

01/06/2026

Congrats to the amazing T4WP HEALS Health Ambassadors who recently graduated from the inaugural cohort of the Community Health Worker (CHW) training program at West Chester University of PA!

We have so much admiration for your commitment to continuous learning and serving the community. You inspire us and make us proud.

Thank you to Main Line Health and WCU for creating the training and partnering with T4WP to offer the opportunity to our team!