2019 GEO Report

From 9-noon we invite volunteers to join us at our office in the Bok Building (5th floor) to Prep Art Projects for Preschool Art Projects for our Free Art Workshops for Underserved Youth. Volunteers can learn how to make ASI crafts and cut fabric and paper projects, use a sewing machine, use glue guns google eyes and pompoms to make puppets. Volunteers are also welcomed to prep or make Valentine's Day cards which we distribute to homeless veterans and senior citizens.

Neighborhood cleanups along with neighbors

Neighborhood cleanups along with neighbors

Luncheon for the Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration, honoring The Marshall Project and its editor-in-chief, Bill Keller on the theme of "Liberty and Justice for All? Reforming America's Criminal Justice System". Mr. Keller will receive the Franklin Founder Award and give a talk on "The Guilty Project: A few lessons from the reporting on our dysfunctional criminal justice system.“ Luncheon tickets are $75, and registration is required (www.franklincelebration.org).

In partnership with the Central PA Food Bank, we will be joining together for an exciting and rewarding hands-on volunteer experience. Together we will pack nutritious meal kits that will be given to families who struggle with hunger in our community through the Food Bank’s partner agencies and programs. Food is the key to better health, opportunities, happiness and peace of mind. Together we are giving so much more than a meal. We are giving a brighter tomorrow to our neighbors!

We will make valentines for residents at VA hospital

We will label books and write notes to children in local hospitals

We will make homemade cards for hospitalized kids

This event will honor the life & legacy of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Through character Interpretation and performing arts. A musical
tribute to honor his life, and legacy. Partnering organizations include Inspiration & Co. , The Philadelphia Street Performers
Collaboration, Fire Blazing Records, The Strawberry Mansion Faith-Based Coalition, and a host of other Churches, and friends of
Keep The Dream Alive Community Development Corp. There will be volunteer opportunities at this event.

Children in each grade will participate in a service project.

Grade 5- Making Paraclete bracelets

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

sewing simple dresses for girls, for “Little Dresses for Africa. Volunteers will use a specific pattern and directions to make dresses for children in need.

Volunteers will work with Interim House clients organizing and sorting their donations closet.
Ages: 18+.

This building (admin offices) will be collecting new and gently used clean socks for the homeless shelters.

On Jan. 21st 2019, AAMP will be hosting our annual MLK Day at the museum. The theme for the day is Media and The Movement. Programs for the day include a re-enactment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Carlo Campbell, a Memorial Concert, and an award ceremony for the winner of the 2019 Activism in Action Creativity Contest. The museum will offer $2.00 general public admission all weekend.

Volunteers will make soup and brownies for local soup kitchen. Ages 14+.

Interact with mentally handicapped residents, play games and listen to live music.
Ages 11 +

We will be making blankets for Children who are in Foster Care - distributed thru Fleece For Keeps.
We will also be asking for books to be donated and doing volunteer reading activities throughout the morning.

Volunteers will conduct clean-up projects, plant seeds. Ages 8+

Volunteers will cleanup trash and debris on sections of Johnson and Wayne Avenues.
Ages 14+.

Touch up paint of rooms. All ages

Making soup and brownies. Ages 14+

Volunteers will make non-personalized BIRTHDAY CARDS only for seniors at a local service agency.
Ages 5+. This is appropriate for children with a supervising adult.

Volunteers will write thank you notes to donors. All ages

Volunteers will assemble trail mix bags for delivery to local boys and girls club.
Ages 5+