Twice per year, The Sarah Ralston Foundation awards grant funding to qualified nonprofits who serve vulnerable, underserved older adults in Philadelphia. (Visit our 2023 Impact Report.) Grants for General Operating Support are awarded each spring, and grants for Innovative Project Support are awarded each fall. The following directory provides critical information on our General Operating Support Grantee Partners.
Opens doors to people living with dementia by looking, listening, and engaging with the arts.
Website: artzphilly.org
Address: 1229 Chestnut Street / Suite 188 / Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (610) 721-1606
Volunteer: https://www.artzphilly.org/volunteer/
Helps Philadelphians living in deep poverty to stabilize.
Website: www.broadstreetlove.org
Address: PO Box 22656 / Philadelphia, PA 19110
Phone: (215) 735-4847
Volunteer Information Or email Justin Hart
The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elders promotes the well-being, rights and autonomy of the Elders.
Website: carie.org
Address: 1650 Arch Street / Suite 1825 /Philadelphia. PA 19103
Phone: (215)545-5728
Promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction.
Website: www.centerinthepark.org
Address: 5818 Germantown Ave / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (215) 848-7722
Delivers nutritious meals and warm greetings to homebound neighbors.
Website: www.chestnuthillmow.org
Address: 1710 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031
Phone: (215) 233-5555
Volunteer Information
Strengthens community support networks, reduces social isolation and improves the wellbeing of older adults.
Website: www.connectedly.org
Address: 4100 Main St./ Suite 403 / Philadelphia, PA 19127-1623
Phone: (215) 487-3000
Provides a safe environment and practical tools, which enable the people of the community to confront personal challenges, empower their lives and fulfill their unique potential.
Website: facetofacegermantown.org
Address: 123 E Price Street / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (267)575-7103
Develops, builds and manages affordable independent housing.
Website: federationhousing.org
Address: 8900 Roosevelt Blvd. / Philadelphia, PA 19115
Phone: (215) 673-6446
Reduces isolation and provides easy, fast, free digital skills for elders.
Website: generationsonline.org
Address: 1017 Clinton Street / Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215)922-3244
Focuses on palliative and hospice related issues in Black and Brown communities.
Website: www.icap-inc.com
Address: P.O. Box 34775 / Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (215) 221-4249
Provides a place where older adults can go to receive services and socialization.
Website: wwww.mercydouglass.org
Address: 3817 Market Street / Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 382-5110
Serves the needs of Asian Americans, immigrants and refugees.
Website: kithservices.org
Address: 4923 Old York Road, 1st Floor / Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone:(215) 278-6222
Volunteer Opportunities: Contact Nary Kith at nkith@kithsinc.org
KleinLife provides essential services to seniors, fostering a healthy, multicultural, and multigenerational community where seniors can age in place with dignity and social connection.
Website: kleinlife.org
Address: 10100 Jamison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone: (215) 698-7300
Let’s See if We Can Help, Inc. empowers lower-income Philadelphia residents through financial literacy initiatives, providing education and guidance on estate planning, property rights, and other economic matters.
Website: letsseeifwecanhelp.org
Address: P.O. Box 8462, Philadelphia, PA. 19101
Phone:215-665-8285
Provides compassionate-centered living communities and services to homeless veterans and families, offering education, empowerment, and housing support to over 1500 individuals since 2014.
Website: lp3.org
Address: 6948 Torresdale Ave Philadelphia, PA 19135
Phone: (267) 687-7743
Provides vulnerable people with care, shelter, education and advocacy.
Website: lutheran.org/community-services/senior-community-center
Address: 1016 N. 41st Street /Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 386- 0379
Volunteer: Contact Dana Barnes at dbarnes@lshphilly.org.
Provides a safe haven for Muslim American family constituents we are predominantly older adults.
Website: www.alwasatiyatu.org
Address: 5727 Hoffman Ave. / Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: (215) 747-1700
Supports Latinas in Philadelphia with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Website: grupomorivivicancer.org
Address: P.O. Box 14516 / Philadelphia, PA 19115
Phone: (267) 539-3446
Nurtures and empowers future generations, fostering faith, developing talents, and igniting a passion for serving within and beyond the community.
Website: newlifeubc.org
Address: 5901 Larchwood Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone: (267) 255-3566
Provides services to older adults at their community center, and provides behavioral health and wellness programs.
Website: northernliving.org
Address: 827 N. Franklin St. / Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: (215) 978-1300
Volunteer Information: Kamryn Bonds: Kbonds@North-City.org / (215)978-1300
Provides resources for families with food insecurities and assists older citizens with reentry who have served 15 years or more.
Website: nid.org/northwest-community-court-program
Address: 2334 W. Hunting Park Ave. / Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: (267) 528-9133
Volunteer Coordinator: Mattie Miller, (267) 519-7654
Supplies nutritious and healthy food to seniors, disabled residents, cancer patients, and low-income families.
Website: www.northwestmutualaidcollective.org
Address: 5608 Baynton Street / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone:(484) 640-2792
Assists older neighbors to live independently in their homes by providing caring services and programs.
Website: pennsvillage.org
Address: 201 S. 21st Street / Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 925-7333
Advocates and mitigates for the release of elderly men and women in prison.
Website: phillyappsrp.wordpress.com
Address: 5818 Germantown Avenue / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone Number: (202) 696-4718
Provides support when all other resources have been exhausted for utilities, food, clothing, repairs, medication and other essential expenses.
Website: pcacares.org
Address: 642 N. Broad Street / Philadelphia, PA 19130-3424
Phone: (215) 765-9000
Philadelphia VIP has advanced access to justice for low-income Philadelphians by providing quality volunteer legal services, preventing homelessness, promoting family stability, preserving income, and supporting community economic development.
Website: phillyvip.org
Address: Two Penn Center 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd Suite 1850 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 523-9550
Volunteer Information
Repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives.
Website: www.rebuildingphilly.org/
Address: 3001 Stokley St., 1st Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone: (215) 967-0777
Volunteer Information
StudentsCare connects undergraduate healthcare students with isolated seniors, and their families, providing fun, friendship, and support to enhance their quality of life.
Website: students-care.org
10840 Southwest 113 Place
Miami, FL 33167
Phone: (305) 814-3950
Volunteer Information: Contact Tami Robinson
Connects people through creativity, compassion, and community engagement.
Website: thecenterphiladelphia.org
Address: 55 N. Broad Street / Philadelphia, PA 19107
Provides health and human services organization of the Asian American community.
Website: www.jaisohn.org
Address: 6705 Old York Road / Philadelphia, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 549-5400
Provides a place where older adults can go to receive services and socialization, support to families raising their grandchildren.
Website: uac.org
Address: 1211 Chestnut Street / Suite 200 / Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 557-1554
Stabilizes housing and communities through the repair of homes for seniors and low-income people.
Website: www.buildgermantown.org
Address: 6001 Germantown Avenue / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (267) 289-2159
Volunteer Information: Contact Joseph Waldo at executivedirector.urdc@gmail.com
Supports the goals of people 60 and older in achieving independence, dignity and quality of life in their homes and communities.
Website: www.uuhoutreach.org
Address: 22 W. Rittenhouse St. / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (215) 843-5881
Philadelphia’s largest service provider for people experiencing vision loss. It offers education, support services, and community connections to help people achieve greater independence and well-being.
Website: visionlinkphl.org
Address: PO box 1758 Bensalem, PA 19020
Phone:(215) 627-0600
Makes peace, love and healing accessible through yoga and meditation.
Website: www.yoga4philly.org
Address: 500 W. Chelten Ave. / Suite 305 / Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (347) 803-8583