2019 GEO Report

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ChesterSt. Paul's Baptist ChurchPD Penn(610) 337-2837Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

This project allows volunteers to use their craft skills to give care for others by making cards for soldiers, veterans and first responders using scrap-booking techniques.

One Hagerty Boulevard
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
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01/21/201908:00 AM02:00 PM20
PhiladelphiaWest CatholicAndrew Brady(215) 386-2244Email hidden; Javascript is required.Indoor Cleanup/Painting/Etc.

To do a deep cleaning of the Church, offices and Windows

4501 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139
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01/21/201908:00 AM04:00 PM8
PhiladelphiaThe National Liberty MuseumJean Byrne(215) 940-1168Email hidden; Javascript is required.Educational Activity

See above
General audience

321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
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01/21/201911:00 AM04:00 PM100
PhiladelphiaMOBS Move PhillyLisa Richardson(610) 724-3024Email hidden; Javascript is required.Training/Workshop

Philadelphia public and charter school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in a career in the health professions will participate in an experimental learning opportunity. Students will tour an anatomy lab; experience a hands-on opportunity in a Simulation Lab and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Lab.

4170 City Avenue
Evans Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
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01/26/201911:00 AM03:00 PM125
BurlingtonRancocas Valley Regional High Schoolkaren carlson(609) 267-0830Email hidden; Javascript is required.Advocacy Event

Community Guest Speakers

520 Jacksonville Rd
Mount Holly, New Jersey 08030
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01/21/201910:00 AM02:00 PM100
PhiladelphiaUniversity of the SciencesAmanda Rose(215) 596-8800Email hidden; Javascript is required.Advocacy Event

Get a good read on your health at the University of the Sciences’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. Health Fair at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Philadelphia. Faculty, staff, and students from USciences will be on hand to conduct health screenings and discuss relevant health issues. They will be performing vital signs evaluations, grip and pinch strength tests, determining balance and fall risks, and conducting individual medication reviews. The fair will be free and open to the public from 1 -3pm.

5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143
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01/21/201901:00 PM03:00 PM150
OtherThe Port Authority of NY & NJ Network of Black EmployeesAmanda Rose(000) 000-0000Email hidden; Javascript is required.Community Celebration or Concert

The mission of the Network of Black Employees (NBE) is to enhance and encourage the career growth and development of its members, as well as provide community outreach and assistance. This is an appreciation breakfast.

2 Exchange Plaza
6055 Swamp Road
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302
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01/17/201908:30 AM10:00 PM200
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Fire Department - E.47Curtis Graves(215) 685-8961Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

blood pressure checks - Fresh Grocer - 3021 Grays Ferry Ave.

3021 Grays Ferry Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146
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01/21/201910:00 AM11:00 AM5
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphi Fire Department - E.56Curtis Graves(215) 685-8961Email hidden; Javascript is required.Indoor Cleanup/Painting/Etc.

Indoor and outdoor clean up - Recreation Center 7901 Ridgeway Street

Recreation Center 7901 Ridgeway Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111
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01/21/201910:00 AM11:00 AM4
PhiladelphiaEastern State Penitentiary Historic SiteLauren Zalut(215) 236-5111Email hidden; Javascript is required.Educational Activity

Eastern State Penitentiary commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail" with special readings from the landmark text. Professional actors, youth readers, and community leaders read excerpts from King’s letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. An informal Q&A moderated by a civil rights scholar follows each reading. The readings are free and open to the public. No reservations required.

2027 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130
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01/20/201911:30 AM05:00 PM100
ChesterCradles to CrayonYoon Kim(000) 000-0000Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

124 S Ship Rd
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
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01/21/201910:00 AM01:00 PM50
BucksSt. Andrew's Episcopal ChurchMeredith Twardowski(215) 280-4898Email hidden; Javascript is required.Religious Service

Before Service Day, we will collect art supplies to make Valentine's cards. On Service Day, parishioners and guests of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will make Valentine's Cards for members of the parish who cannot make it to church anymore. These cards will be mailed to each home bound member's house. Extra Valentine's Cards will be hand delivered to a local retirement community.

47 W Afton Ave
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067
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01/21/201911:30 AM02:00 PM25
MontgomeryAbington Friends SchoolAndrea Emmons(215) 886-4350Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Transport Casseroles to Face to Face

575 Washington Lane
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046
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01/26/201909:00 AM12:00 PM2
MontgomeryCheltenham School DistrictJen Mosher(215) 881-6331Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Students, family members, and staff will be assembling sock and snack rolls for local homeless shelters.

500 Rices Mill Road
Wyncote, Pennsylvania 19095
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01/21/201909:00 AM12:00 PM100
MontgomeryChrist's Lutheran ChurchElise Seyfried(215) 527-6110Email hidden; Javascript is required.Advocacy Event

We will stuff teddy bears for children living at Laurel House

700 E. Pennsylvania Ave
Oreland, Pennsylvania 19075
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01/21/201912:00 PM02:00 PM160
BucksLanghorne RotaryWard McMasters(215) 752-3281Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

Pasta Buffet Dinner to raise funds for Polio eradication. Sponsored by Langhorne Rotary and Neshaminy Interact

330 S. Bellevue Ave
Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047
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01/21/201904:30 PM07:30 PM40
PhiladelphiaGBCCCMiesha Moore(215) 861-3606Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

toiletries drive

600 ARCH ST SUITE
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19106
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01/21/201911:30 AM03:00 PM20
PhiladelphiaTemple University Office of Community RelationsAndrea Swan(215) 204-7409Email hidden; Javascript is required.Children & Youth

We will be assembling first aid kits which will later be donated to Duckrey Elementary School.

2010 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
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01/21/201909:30 AM11:00 AM50
PhiladelphiaGermantown Friends SchoolEmma Snope(413) 658-4050Email hidden; Javascript is required.Information Distribution

This project will be at Germantown Friends School. The aim is to have a few volunteers helping people register for the other projects that will be happening at Germantown Friends School during MLK Day.

Germantown Friends School
31 W. Coulter St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
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01/21/201909:45 AM11:45 AM5
PhiladelphiaGermantown Friends SchoolEmma Snope(413) 658-4050Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

Germantown Friends School students and families will make fruit baskets for St Luke's Food Pantry

31 W Coulter St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
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01/21/201909:45 AM11:45 AM25
ChesterSt. Paul's Baptist ChurchPD Penn(610) 337-2837Email hidden; Javascript is required.Children & Youth

This project allows children and youth volunteers to use their talents and skills to give back and help others. The children will make arts and crafts gifts for senior citizens and cards for soldiers and veterans using scrap-booking techniques.

One Hagerty Boulevard
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
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01/21/201908:00 AM02:00 PM25
PhiladelphiaAdult Day CareMary White(610) 400-5682Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

TBD

6122 Gardenia St
Germantown, Pennsylvania 19144
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01/21/201908:00 AM04:00 AM8
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Furniture BankHoward Pinder(215) 713-4334Email hidden; Javascript is required.Indoor Cleanup/Painting/Etc.

Students would be helping to build and move furniture in the warehouse.

3412 J Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134
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01/21/201908:00 AM04:00 PM20
PhiladelphiaPinn Memorial Baptist ChurchLinette Ross(610) 547-7410Email hidden; Javascript is required.Children & Youth

Volunteers will donate, sort and package literacy items for children in homeless shelters and teachers in a local school.
Items to collected and packaged include paper, pens, pencils, crayons, coloring books, notebooks, book bags and K-6 reading books.

2251 N. 54th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
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01/21/201910:00 AM12:00 PM40
MontgomeryHar Zion Sisterhood (in Penn Valley)Norma Dworkin(610) 520-0690Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Collecting paper towels, facial tissues, snack packs (chips, pretzels, cookies)

1500 Hagys Ford Road
Penn Valley, Pennsylvania 19072
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01/21/201901:00 PM03:00 PM350
PhiladelphiaOctavius StrategiesHiram Ashantee(215) 550-1034Email hidden; Javascript is required.Civic Dialogue

Over 50 people will engage MLK visitors and participants by encouraging them to register vote and educating them on their rights to vote.

100 S. Broad Street 19th floor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19110
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01/21/201908:00 AM05:00 PM50
OtherMontclair State UniversityRuth Delgado(973) 655-5318Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

Montclair State University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are invited to serve in the Montclair community and surrounding areas. Specifically, volunteers Covenant House of Newark to help assist in outreach activities.

1 Normal Ave.
Student Center 104J
Montclair, New Jersey 07043
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01/21/201908:00 AM01:30 PM20
PhiladelphiaGesu SchoolAlana Lee(215) 763-3660Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

Gesu School, Saint Joe's Prep H.S.and the Neighborhood Community are Welcomed to Help us Celebrate MLK Day of Service: Gesu's Theme this Year is "Learning to Meet Hate with Love". We will begin our day with a Universal Gathering Remembering Dr. King. Followed by our volunteers will be making Placemats for Meals on Wheels

1700 W. Thompson St.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121
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01/21/201909:00 AM01:00 PM50
CamdenGloucester TownshipOrlando Mercado(856) 261-9513Email hidden; Javascript is required.Advocacy Event

Spending quality time with residents helping in the activities areas to enrich their lives. Help residents make MLK Jr. Plaques as an Arts & Craft project, helping with Civil Rights BINGO, helping to sort and organize decorations, or just sitting and chatting with some of the residents who enjoy one to one time.

875 Erial Road
Blackwood, New Jersey 08012
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01/21/201910:00 AM12:00 PM30
PhiladelphiaUniversity of the SciencesAmanda Rose(215) 596-8800Email hidden; Javascript is required.Children & Youth

Children from the community conducted hands-on science experiments, played educational games and participated sports clinics led by student athletes at the Youth Health and Science Fair held in the Athletic/Recreation Cente

5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143
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01/21/201901:00 PM03:00 PM175
PhiladelphiaPhiuladelphia Fire Department - E.33Curtis Graves(215) 685-8961Email hidden; Javascript is required.Community Discussion

apparatus display and fire prevention material distribution

Bridesburg Recreation Center -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19137
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01/21/201910:00 AM11:00 AM15
BucksPoquessing Middle SchoolCarrie Lenahan(215) 809-7498Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Students will be making fleece no sew blankets for St. Mary’s Hospital Pediatrics

300 Heights Lane
Feasterville, Pennsylvania 19053
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01/09/201903:00 PM04:00 PM25
ChesterMartin Luther King Jr Commemorative Committee of Chester and VicinityTwyla Simpkins(856) 803-0626Email hidden; Javascript is required.Educational Activity

Our day will include two historical interpretation presentations of Bessie Coleman & Harriet Tubman by Dr. Daisy Century.

515 Avenue of the States
Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
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01/21/201909:00 AM07:45 PM400
OtherChildren's Museum PittsburghYoon Kim(000) 000-0000Email hidden; Javascript is required.Civic Dialogue

SLB Radio Productions presents a live 5-hour webcast exploring civil rights accomplishments, challenges, and dreams for the future. Hosted by area teens from throughout the region, Streaming Justice will originate from the SLB Radio studios in the Children's Museum and feature music, conversation, listener phone calls and more, all of which will air live at www.youthexpress.org or via the TuneIn app or the Simple Radio app

10 Children's Way
Allegheny Square
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
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01/15/201912:00 AM05:00 PM150
ChesterHabitat for Humanity: Chester CountyAmanda Rose(215) 851-1811Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Habitat for Humanity Chester County is taking gently used home wear and furniture for donations

345 Scarlet Rd
Kennet Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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01/21/201908:00 AM05:00 PM100
MontgomeryCradles to CrayonYoon Kim(000) 000-0000Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Cradles To Crayons is dedicating the month of January to Martin Luther King, celebrating his legacy of service in the community.

In partnership with local fire stations, first responders, and community centers Cradles to Crayons will hold a collection across the Greater Philadelphia five-county region.

1210 E Hector St
Conshohoken, Pennsylvania 19428
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01/21/201910:00 AM01:00 PM50
MontgomeryAbington Friends SchoolAndrea Emmons(215) 886-4350Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Book Collection and Sorting for Philadelphia Schools

575 Washington Lane
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046
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01/21/201909:00 AM12:00 PM35
PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Office of Emergency Management & West Belmont Civic AssociationLynn Fisher(215) 313-0710Email hidden; Javascript is required.Outdoor Cleanup

Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and West Belmont Civic Association are working together to clean up
vacant lots in the 43rd St & Westmister area.

43rd & Westminster
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
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01/21/201911:00 AM02:00 AM16
PhiladelphiaThe Ray of Hope Projectraymond gant(215) 964-7627Email hidden; Javascript is required.Outdoor Cleanup

Neighborhood cleanups along with neighbors

4600 griscom street
philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124
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01/21/201910:00 AM01:00 PM25
OtherStockton UniversityVeronica Rowland(609) 652-4256Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

cards for Cards for Hospitalized kids.

101 Vera King Farris Dr
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
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01/21/201909:00 AM03:00 PM15
MontgomeryGermantown AcademyGenie Hill(215) 498-9404Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

Create cards for Veterans for Valentine's Day

340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034
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01/21/201911:00 AM03:00 PM200
BucksUnited Friends SchoolNancy Donnelly(215) 538-1733Email hidden; Javascript is required.Donation Opportunity

make cards for friends in nursing homes.

1018 W Broad Street
Quakertown, Pennsylvania 18951
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01/19/201909:00 AM02:00 PM150
DelawareMedia Elementary SchoolKelly Yiadom(610) 574-1460Email hidden; Javascript is required.Advocacy Event

Children in each grade will participate in a service project.
Grade 3- Sorting clothing for Cradles to Crayons

120 E. Front Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
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01/18/201909:30 AM03:30 PM100
MontgomeryAdath IsraelHarriet Gross(610) 308-0213Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

On Sunday, 1/14, Hebrew School volunteers will do "Cook for a Friend", creating 100 individual dinners to be delivered to
homebound seniors. On Monday, teens and adults will create 50 hot dinners for homeless adults in the Connect- by-Night
Program and will serve them the following night. We'll also make 50 brown bag lunches for the homeless population to take with
them the following day. LLanerch Presbyterian Church in Havertown partners with Riverview Church in Drexel Hill and Adath
Israe

250 N. Highland Ave.
Merion Station, Pennsylvania 19066
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01/20/201909:00 AM01:00 PM70
PhiladelphiaTowey PlaygroundStephen Schmidt(215) 685-9892Email hidden; Javascript is required.Children & Youth

The project will bring children from the Fishtown and Kensignton Communities together to join in fellowship through soccer.
40 children from each neighborhood will be invited to play in a soccer tournament with no fees.
Each participant will be asked to donate one non-perishable item to be donated to St. Francis Inn, which is five clocks from the facility.
The children will be chosen from the Fishtown Soccer Club and the Kensington Soccer Club.

1832 Howard Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
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01/21/201909:00 AM01:00 PM100
OtherRaritan Valley Community CollegeRicheleen Dashield(908) 526-1200Email hidden; Javascript is required.Educational Activity

The Student Government Association invites individuals of the Raritan Valley community to share their favorite short work based on the theme “MLK: Live the Legacy”. The Read-In will focused upon multicultural works. The Read-In is a very unique event as it connects cultural and literary diversity between writers. In addition, emerging student writers are granted the opportunity to share their work amongst one another. Students, faculty and staff will participate in the Read-In.

118 Lamington Road
Branchurg, New Jersey 08876
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01/24/201901:00 PM03:00 PM150
PhiladelphiaGermantown Friends SchoolEmma Snope(413) 658-4050Email hidden; Javascript is required.Civic Dialogue

This project will be at Germantown Friends School. The aim is to have Germantown Friends School members discuss gun violence in a civil way, including implications for the future and ways we can stand up and speak out for a more peaceful world.

Germantown Friends School
31 W. Coulter St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
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01/21/201909:45 AM11:45 AM20
PhiladelphiaShareJillian Tozer(215) 223-2220Email hidden; Javascript is required.Food Packaging or Meal Service

Share’s bustling warehouse distributed 27 million pounds of food last year. Share brought nourishing food to over 600,000 lowincome
Philadelphia neighbors who were facing food poverty, in partnership with 505 neighborhood food cupboards. Our regional
impact – and our ability to respond to the growing need – is made possible by the individuals and groups who volunteer in our
warehouse each day. To every volunteer: your commitment of time and energy helps reduce hunger, and we are so grateful.

2901 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19129
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01/21/201901:00 PM04:00 PM60
ChesterSt. Paul's Baptist ChurchPD Penn(610) 337-2837Email hidden; Javascript is required.Other

This Sewing/Quilting Circle project focuses on using crafts and skills to provide items of warmth and comfort for others. Both experienced and novice volunteers are needed and welcomed. This project allows volunteers to quilt or sew items for those in need. There will be seamstress making blankets for patients in hospitals and nursing homes.

One Hagerty Boulevard
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382
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01/21/201908:00 AM02:00 PM25
PhiladelphiaArchbishop Ryan School for the Deaf/St. Lucy School for the BlindSister Lisa Lettiere(215) 289-4220Email hidden; Javascript is required.Indoor Cleanup/Painting/Etc.

SPRING CLEANING Wiping down classroom furniture, mopping hallways and stairs.

4251 L Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124
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01/21/201908:00 AM04:00 PM8
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