ReclaimPhilly got started at the 2/25/2012 Code Across America Philadelphia's Civic Hackathon, as team #1. The team mission is to map current vacant land data and provide crowdsourcing mechanism for future community input and edits. The purpose of the LinkedIn group is to provide a forum for discussion among team members who wish to continue this project. Anyone from http://cfaphl.wikispaces.com/ will be approved, and team #1 members are pre-approved. The primary target audience includes three r …

This group is to support folks interested in learning and practicing Nonviolent Communication consciousness in their relationships and daily lives. I am so inspired by Marshall Rosenberg's work and I want to do my best to share it with people in the Philadelphia area. I will list ongoing classes and practice groups.

Learn to listen with empathy, to others as well as yourself in this weekly practice group. NVC, Non-Violent Communication, is a powerful, easy to learn process similar to what mediators use, except this is focused on everyday life and real relationships.

This meetup serves as a forum where Philadelphia's various progressive communities can network & share ideas related to independent art & music, holistic health & fitness, alternative lifestyles, collaborative consumption, community building and social entrepreneurship.  The name "CyberTribe" refers to the idea of a peaceful, egalitarian community ("tribe") that uses the networking resources of the Information Age ("cyber") to accomplish its goals.  That's what we're trying to create in the Phil …

… , conversation, play, and any other element of life that can benefit from direct human interaction, which was once provided for by the village/tribe/extended family, but has become harder to hold onto in an age of geographic mobility and independent living. This is an intrinsically and explicitly welcoming group, and is open to people of any age, economic situation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, relationship status, pattern of eating, etc... Our events will be great for peop …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Gather and discuss/plan community service projects. Our members are business owners, managers, executives, professionals and community leaders who are willing to share their time talent and treasure to help others in the local and world community. e-mail Bob.Lankin@Raymondjames.com

Aqua Corps, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization for adults who want to make a difference in the community by volunteering! We hold community service events monthly for various different populations and causes! We do everything from dinners for the homeless to raising money for needy families. We are always looking for new project ideas too! We always welcome new volunteers who want to volunteer their time to help others while learning about those we help! For more information on our organ …

… COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE We recognize it is essential to create a vibrant and sustainable economic system, one that can create jobs and provide a decent standard of living for all people while maintaining a healthy ecological balance. A successful economic system will offer meaningful work withdignity, while paying a “living wage” which reflects the real value of a person’s work. Local communities must look to economic development that assures protection of the environmen …

The Spiritual Embodiment Collective is an evolutionary community that spans across South Jersey & Philadelphia. We have come together to embody who we are, connect to our passions, and manifest our vision for our lives. We invite people of all backgrounds to join our community focused on spirituality, healing, metaphysical exploration, sustainability, spontaneity, group synergy, nature, and learning to live in collective harmony. SEC holds weekly Healing Circles & Discussion Nights. Members play …

Welcome to the Transition Philadelphia, Transition Media, Transition Ambler/Upper Dublin Meetup Group! The Transition Movement is a made up of people making their communities more resilient in the face of peak oil, climate change and economic hardship. We want to work within our local communities to transition from our current state of oil and fossil fuel dependency to a more localize, less fossil fuel dependent future.  We have Transition Initiatives in Phil …

Let's come together to create a loving, compassionate community for ourselves and the larger community.  If you're interested in learning meditation, come join us. If you are already practicing meditating and are looking for community you can anchor here.  Let's brainstorm about upcoming events. Everyone is welcome.           

Promotion / Job interview / Big projects - These are all things confidence, poise and good communication skills can do for you. The art of good communication. Whether you are speaking to one, a task group, a board of directors or a group of one thousand people, learn to be more confidence and poised. Our club meetings allow you to practice creating a speech, delivering your speeches and leadership roles in a non-threatening and fun atmosphere. We finish project groupings and gain certificates, c …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organi …

Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit community outreach and educational organization that fosters the global sustainability movement at a local level. The efforts of SCH are regional and inclusive… you do not need to be a Cherry Hill resident to participate with us. Our mission: Bringing people together to build a sustainable South Jersey.

Connect with the faces of social good in Philadelphia.  Every month, we'll convene at a local nonprofit or socially responsible business get to know what they do, get to know each other, and learn something new.

You're on your way to work or class, just like usual. It's morning, you aren't fully awake yet, and you've just taken your first sip of something caffeinated. As you drag your body along, mulling over the day's schedule and perhaps vaguely perusing the live feed on your smart phone, your earbuds thump out a familiar tune. When, all of a sudden, you pass a group of people looking up and pointing! For a second you look away (best not to stare in the city). Then something pulls your attention back. …