Do You Need Help?
Check out our new Community Support Center.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 267-601-0317
2025: What's happening now?
Staff
Community Engagement
New Partnerships
Our clients obtained employment/training at:
Most requested assistance from clients:
Testimonials:
Greetings NWF Team,
I am writing this message with an overwhelming sense of gratitude that words can hardly capture. During one of the darkest moments of my life, when I didn’t know how I was going to pay my rent or keep a roof over my head, your support came through like a lifeline. That assistance didn’t just cover a bill—it protected me from losing everything I’ve worked so hard to rebuild and kept me from falling back into circumstances that could have sent me back to jail.
Because of your help, I now have the chance to move forward and seize a fantastic opportunity that will change the course of my future. You didn’t just help me financially—you gave me hope, dignity, and the ability to breathe again.
Your compassion and generosity have bridged a gap I didn’t think I could cross on my own. I want you to know that your work makes a real difference in people’s lives, and I will never forget what you have done for me. One day, I hope to be in a position to pay that same kindness forward and help someone else the way you’ve helped me.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and giving me the chance to move toward a better future.
With deep gratitude,
Robert N. (08/2025)
- Angenique Howard, Chief Executive Officer
- Janet Ferguson Gaffney, Director of Case Management
- Steven Howard, Property Manager
- Keith Brandon, Community Relations Case Manager
- Zyir Medlock, Field Case Manager
- Omhere Stratton, Community Marketing Manager
- Omunique Stratton, Intake Specialist
- Sade Howard, Media Marketing Manager
Community Engagement
- No Weapons Formed Grand Opening of the Community Support Center (5th floor)
- 15th Police District Captain's Town Hall meetings
- No Weapons Formed Weekly workshops
- Community Schools: Frankford HS Monthly Partner meetings
- Northwood Academy Charter Community Career & Resource Fair
- City of Philadelphia City Council Budget meeting (i.e., Public Safety); Philadelphia City Hall
- First Step Staffing & Community Legal Services Resource Fair
- City of Philadelphia Parent & Youth Resource Fair; Pennsylvania Convention Hall
- Mayor Parker's One Philly 2.0 Budget Town Hall; City Reach Church
- "May Day" - We are rallying all the community partners; Unique Dreams, Inc.
- Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) Reentry Resource Fairs
- CERC: Community Evening Resource Center Youth Basketball game vs. Philadelphia Police Department (15th District)
- Hosted 1st Philadelphia Police Department (15th District) Community meeting at the Garsed Center (in the Gym)
New Partnerships
- Sharing Excess Inc.; Philabundance (free donated food on Fridays at 10:30 AM)
- Food Donation Center (CDC); WaWa Food Share (free donated food on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM)
- Northwood Academy Charter School
- Office of State Senator Christine M. Tartaglione
- St. Mark's Church, Frankford
- Northwood Civic Association
- Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) Reentry Center; providing support to those returning to the community.
- Philadelphia Police Department (15th District)
- Friends of Overington Park
- Project Always Receiving
- Free Library of Philadelphia, Frankford & Northeast Regional
Our clients obtained employment/training at:
- Dietz & Watson
- SEPTA
- Unique Dreams, Inc.
- Restorative Home Healthcare
- Philadelphia Career Pathways; Philly Future Track 6-week program
- SarahCare: Home Care & Adult Day Care
- Loco Pez: Mexican Restaurant
- City of Philadelphia Water Department
- Family Dollar
- Giant Food Stores
Most requested assistance from clients:
- Housing
- Employment
- Mental Health
Testimonials:
Greetings NWF Team,
I am writing this message with an overwhelming sense of gratitude that words can hardly capture. During one of the darkest moments of my life, when I didn’t know how I was going to pay my rent or keep a roof over my head, your support came through like a lifeline. That assistance didn’t just cover a bill—it protected me from losing everything I’ve worked so hard to rebuild and kept me from falling back into circumstances that could have sent me back to jail.
Because of your help, I now have the chance to move forward and seize a fantastic opportunity that will change the course of my future. You didn’t just help me financially—you gave me hope, dignity, and the ability to breathe again.
Your compassion and generosity have bridged a gap I didn’t think I could cross on my own. I want you to know that your work makes a real difference in people’s lives, and I will never forget what you have done for me. One day, I hope to be in a position to pay that same kindness forward and help someone else the way you’ve helped me.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and giving me the chance to move toward a better future.
With deep gratitude,
Robert N. (08/2025)
NWF Workforce Development workshop sessions for current and former Adult participants.
- Tuesday's at 1:15 pm (In-person).
- Thursday's at 7:00 pm (Virtual).
- Tuesday's at 1:15 pm (In-person).
- Thursday's at 7:00 pm (Virtual).
No Weapons Formed pilot: March 1, 2024 - December 30, 2024
- Program for youth between 14 -17 years old (enrolled in CERC): mentorship, court advocacy support, youth workforce development workshops.
- Program for returning citizens involved in Re-Entry Court; young adults (18+ years old) & older adults released from Residential Treatment Center or being discharged within 30 days. (Ideal for individuals 18+ adjudicated, probation or parole): Case Management, developmental workshops.
- Youth Workforce Development Program for youth ages 12 - 24 years old looking to learn valuable skills, explore career paths, and obtain a paid work experience (Summer session TBA).
- Program to assist with temporary housing: providing free housing & paid utilities for emergency shelter for individuals enrolled in the program (must qualify).
- Program to assist with youth, family and community resources.
