Community Outreach

At Penn Medicine, our commitment to care extends into the heart of our city’s neighborhoods. In that spirit, we’ve created this calendar to connect the expertise and energy of Penn Medicine employees with local nonprofits hosting events that uplift and support our shared community.
Whether you're passionate about health or enjoy bringing people together, there’s an opportunity for you. We invite all Penn Medicine employees and Penn students to browse and choose an event that speaks to you.
If you sign up for a health-related event, our office will work with you to create a table presentation, complete with health education materials and giveaways. (No clinical background is necessary unless otherwise noted.) Volunteering is easy—and your participation makes a meaningful impact in advancing health equity in the communities we serve.
Click an event title to learn more and sign up. Our Community Relations team will follow up with next steps. Questions? Contact (215) 200-7632 or CAREs@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

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Christ Community Baptist Church Community Health Outreach

Event Purpose: To provide outreach and education to church members and the surrounding community about Alzheimer’s Disease and to provide information and resources from other community health partners. # of Attendees Expected: 150. Host Organization: Christ Community Baptist Church, Julie McNair. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Christ Community Baptist Church 1224 N. 41st Street Philadelphia 19104.

KL Health and Career Expo

Event Purpose: Health Fair to engage the community, providing health screenings and educational information to prevent chronic conditions and maintain healthy lifestyles. # of Attendees Expected: 50. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Kingdom Life Church Ministries (outside) 800 W. Tabor Rd Philadelphia 19120.

Beats & Wellness: A Tribute to DJ Gary O

Parks & Rec is holding a Men's Health & Wellness event taking place on Saturday, June 21 from 2-7pm at Belmont Grove. The event is a tribute to DJ Gary O who passed away from prostate cancer in December. The event is planned to be a mix of DJ spotlights and sharing health information.  If you're team can help with screenings, please sign up to help! Saturday, June 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Belmont Grove 1800 Belmont Mansion Dr. Philadelphia 19131.

Gift of Life Dinner Prep

10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below.  Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal. Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team. Sunday, June 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Howie's House 401 Callowhill Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.signupgenius.com.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Men's Gathering

Event Purpose: Men’s Gathering brings together young males and adult men who had challenges in the community with social justice and health challenges. # of Attendees Expected: 180. Host Organization: Transform Agency. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Kingdom of Life Church Ministries 800 West Tabor Rd. Philadelphia 19147. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, July 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

One Table, One Hour High School STEM Enrichment

The PSOM Office of Outreach, Education, & Research is inviting clinical or research departments and labs to host "one table for one hour" to showcase their work/career to visiting summer high schoolers! An activity or demo is preferable to engage with students. The format is that of a fair, where high schoolers can mingle and walk about and visit the tables. No clearances are required for volunteering. 100+ high school students are expected to attend! If you wish to register to host a table, please click the Qualtrics link below.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Tracy Nelson, tracyn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu. Event Purpose: To provide learning opportunities for local high schoolers interested in STEM. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: Perelman School of Medicine Office of Outreach, Education, & Research. Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit upenn.co1.qualtrics.com.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

1st Annual Seniors and Caregivers Symposium

Event Purpose: To provide health and education information to the community. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Host Organization: United House of Prayer for all People. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. United House of Prayer for All People 742 South 16th Street Philadelphia 19146.

Adult Yoga

One volutneer is needed to help check in guests at the start of the program.  The volunteer is also welcome to join the yoga session! Event Purpose: To offer a yoga session in the beautiful setting of the Wildlife Refuge. # of Attendees Expected: 30. Host Organization: Mobile Holistic Healing Services. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (Observation Deck) 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia 19153. For more info visit mobileholistichealingservices.org.

Community Health Fair - Shift 1

This 4th annual Community Health Fair brings together Penn Medicine doctors, residents, staff, and West Philadelphia community residents to offer health screenings, access to care, education, and awareness - promoting true health equity. The Community Health Fair will be held on Sunday, June 13th from 11:00am to 3pm. If you are an employee within the Health System, please sign up to volunteer. Two volunteer shifts are available, 9-noon and noon-3pm. You may sign up for both shifts. Volunteer duties include setting up the event (tents, tables, chairs), handing out literature, assisting at and between each set up, handing out food and water, and cleaning up. Event Purpose: This annual event is part of Penn Medicine's commitment to making cancer screenings and preventative health care more accessible and equitable, particularly to our local, West Philadelphia neighbors. # of Attendees Expected: 350. Host Organization: Penn Medicine, Church of Christian Compassion. Sunday, July 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Church of Christian Compassion (outside) 6150 Cedar Avenue Philadelphia 19143.

Community Health Fair - Shift 2

This 4th annual Community Health Fair brings together Penn Medicine doctors, residents, staff, and West Philadelphia community residents to offer health screenings, access to care, education, and awareness - promoting true health equity. The Community Health Fair will be held on Sunday, July 13th from 11:00am to 3pm. If you are an employee within the Health System, please sign up to volunteer. Two volunteer shifts are available, 9-noon and noon-3pm. You may sign up for both shifts. Volunteer duties include setting up the event (tents, tables, chairs), handing out literature, assisting at and between each set up, handing out food and water, and cleaning up. Event Purpose: This annual event is part of Penn Medicine's commitment to making cancer screenings and preventative health care more accessible and equitable, particularly to our local, West Philadelphia neighbors. # of Attendees Expected: 350. Host Organization: Penn Medicine, Church of Christian Compassion. Sunday, July 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Church of Christian Compassion (outside) 6150 Cedar Avenue Philadelphia 19143.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Job Fair

Specific request for employment informaiton for entry level positions. Event Purpose: To host an event for the local community where they can find employment resources. # of Attendees Expected: 50. Host Organization: Tasker Morris Neighborhood Association RCO. Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Stinger Square Playground (outside unless the weather is bad) 32nd and Reed Philadelphia 19146.

Gift of Life Dinner Prep

10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below.  Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal. Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team. Sunday, July 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Howie's House 401 Callowhill Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.signupgenius.com.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Community Day

Event Purpose: To provide information and resources for the surrounding community. # of Attendees Expected: 50. Host Organization: Christian Union Church. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Christian Union Church 56th and Woodland Avenue Philadelphia 19143.

Community Day Health and Wellness Fair

Event Purpose: To provide information, resources, and screenings to the community to empower health and wellness. # of Attendees Expected: 50. Host Organization: Christian Union Church. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Christian Union Church 5535 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia 19143.

The Art of Healing

Two volutneers are needed to help check in guests and serve food.  Volunteer are welcome to join the walk! Event Purpose: To offer an art session, meditation and breathwork, yoga, and a sound bath to the local community to share methods of stress management and to offer social engaement. # of Attendees Expected: 30. Host Organization: Mobile Holistic Healing Services. Saturday, July 26, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM. One Art Community Center 1431-39 N. 52nd Street Philadelphia 19131. For more info visit mobileholistichealingservices.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Family Yoga

One volutneer is needed to help check in guests.  The volunteer is welcome to join the yoga class! Event Purpose: To offer families in the local area a yoga session in the beautiful wildlife preserve. # of Attendees Expected: 30. Host Organization: Mobile Holistic Healing Services. Saturday, August 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. John Heinz National Wildlife Refugee 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Philadelphia 19153. For more info visit mobileholistichealingservices.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteer spots have been reserved for the first Monday of every month at the West Philadelphia location for Penn Medicine staff and/or students.  Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn team.  Help is needed! (If you sign up to volunteer, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small, and we need every volunteer who signed up to show up!). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 100. Monday, August 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (West Philadelphia Location) 3959 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia 19104. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Each one, Teach one, Reach one

Special request for health screenings and diabetes information. Event Purpose: To offer those in our community, health screenings and preventative education; to offer community services like housing, utility assistance, and food assistance. # of Attendees Expected: 200. Host Organization: Celebration Christian Worship Center. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Celebration Christian Worship Center (outside) 500 N. 52nd Street Philadelphia 19131.

The Rock Community Baptist Church Book Bag Giveaway and Health Fair

Event Purpose: to equip community members with knowledge and skills to aid in reversing and eliminating the impact of racial health disparities in marginalized families. # of Attendees Expected: 150. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The Rock Community Baptist Church 17 E. Lacrosse Ave. Lansdowne 19050.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Gift of Life Dinner Prep

10 volunteers are needed to help prepare a welcoming, nutritious meal for the organ donors and their families who stay as Gift of Life guests at Howie's House. Family and friends are welcome; please sign up using the SignUpGenius link below.  Gregory, who is committed to this leading service for the year, will prepare the menu, bring all food items, and guide the volunteer team in cooking and putting together the meal. Host Organization: Gregory Doyle and HUP Periop Team. Sunday, August 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Howie's House 401 Callowhill Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.signupgenius.com.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.

Serving the Homeless Dinner

Chosen 300 Ministries serves meals to homeless throughout the week at 3 locations in the region.  15 volunteers are needed to help on Wednesday evenings at this Spring Garden location. Organize your group or just come by yourself and be a part of the Penn Medicine team.  Help is needed! Anyone 14 years old and older is welcomed. (If you sign up for this event, please hold this time on your calendar.  Our team is small and we need everyone who signed up to show up.). Event Purpose: To serve a hot meal to the homeless. # of Attendees Expected: 120. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Chosen 300 Ministries (Spring Garden Location) 1116 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia 19123. For more info visit www.chosen300.org.