Fall 2021 MPI CARES Week of Giving Recap Photo Album

Broad Street Ministry

To kick off the week, we sorted and distributed mail and packages to assist with their mail service program at Broad Street Ministry. BSM’s mail service is one of many social services they provide and is a secure place for people to receive their mail. More than 3,000 people call BSM’s address their own, enabling them to establish residency, get identification, search for employment, and receive benefits. There are other ways to volunteer at BSM. Get involved at https://www.broadstreetministry.org/invest-yourself/

Cradles to Crayons

It was so fun to see so many lovely MPI PHL friends on Giving Tuesday night and for such a good cause! We sorted through and folded clothes. Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia serves between 3000 and 8000 children in poverty (parents income averages around 12k annually) per week. They have a staff of 15 people to do this so they rely heavily upon their volunteers to do this work. Sign up to volunteer at https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/philadelphia/take-action/volunteer/in-the-giving-factory/

MANNA

MANNA uses nutrition to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. Research shows the medical benefits of therapeutic nutrition.

MANNA’s menus, with modifications for 11 different diets, bring nourishment, life, health and hope to our neighbors in need. We help prepared some of those meals. Sign up to volunteer at https://mannapa.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-manna/

Morris Animal Refuge

Morris Animal Refuge is America’s first animal refuge. They are committed to adoption, education, and high-quality care with the goal of finding positive and humane outcomes for animals in need. We got to take the dogs out for the day! We had a ton of fun with Toffee and Storm. Take a pup out for a walk or possibly for a day at https://www.morrisanimalrefuge.org/volunteering

Toys for Tots

On our last day of our Week of Giving, volunteers met at the Philadelphia Toys for Tots warehouse and sorted and packed toys to be distributed to local children in need. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to less fortunate children. In 2020, Philadelphia Toys for Tots distributed 31,081 toys and 28,221 children were supported. If you would like to learn more about Toys for Tots and how you can help, go to https://philadelphia-pa.toysfortots.org/.