Mt. Airy, USA is a nonprofit community development corporation that serves Mount Airy residents. It assists first-time home buyers and helps small businesses, and its primary goal is to encourage economic development. It is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors and also has a full-time staff. Mt. Airy, USA also offers internships for those interested in community development and accepts volunteers. Donations to the organization can be made on its web site.
Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT) is a nonprofit organization that offers classes to Mount Airy residents and residents of nearby communities.
According to its website, it offers more that 240 classes during its fall, winter and spring sessions. Anyone interested in teaching a class can propose a new course offering by filling out a form on MALT's website.
It offers classes in a variety of categories. Those interested in taking a class that focuses on health and exercise can choose from several, and people who want to learn Italian or who have always dreamed of playing the harmonica have the opportunity to do so here. The classes are taught at various locations throughout the community. MALT has a full-time staff and a Board of Governors.
The Salvation Army is a multifaceted organization serving the community in the name of Jesus. This particular branch offers church services on Sundays and other activities throughout the week including an exercise program for seniors, a men's fraternity get-together, a ladies group and a dinner night. AA hosts meetings here as well.
Journey's Way is a senior center located on Rector Street in Roxborough. It offers a variety of fitness, dining, arts, educational and recreational programs for people ages 55 and older. Visit the Center at Journey's Way website for more information about its programs and resources.
This Chestnut Hill church is the result of a 1993 merger between the Evangelical Lutheran Christ Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension and its consolidating further into one parish in 1999.
The day care here offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and programs. The day care staff is proud of their high teacher to child ratio and are committed to openly communicating with parents. There is an online parent handbook in PDF form.
Founded in 2002, and based in Manayunk, the Starfinder Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing leadership, love of learning, commitment, responsibility and character in kids from under served communities.
Offering participation in soccer activities, educational programs and enrichment services led by athletes, local professionals and people who are interested in serving as mentors for area children; Starfinder participants are taught the game, discipline, teamwork, respect and critical thinking through a variety of programs.
Starfinder has renovated a 30,000 square foot indoor facility and also organizes after school and summer programs at schools and recreation facilities.
The rewards of participating in the Starfinder program extend well beyond the soccer pitch, with the program's seniors graduating from highschool at a rate of 98% (versus the 46% of their peers, cited by the PA school system) and pursuing post-secondary education at a rate of 85%.
