Resources
Welcome to Boost, your go-to community center that offers a wide array of programs and services to meet your needs. We are committed to strengthening the connections within our community while providing the tools and resources necessary to lead fulfilling lives. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals can cultivate long-lasting relationships and access essential external resources.
Essentials
One Day At A Time Food Bank
Thursdays from 12:30-3:00pm in the lot directly across from Borough Hall (1555 Elmwood Avenue) Food boxes contain about about 20lbs of fresh meats, vegetables and diary.
Rental Assistance
In need of rental assistance, click the below link to get more information:
Home - COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (phlrentassist.org)
City of Philadelphia
For information and updates about the city, click the link: City of Philadelphia
Deeply Rooted Community Partner Cloud
This platform serves as a centralized hub where information pertaining to community organizations, partnerships, and institutions from each neighborhood can be accessed.
Resources for CDC’s
The City of Philadelphia uses the Community Development Corporation (CDC) Tax Credit Program to encourage and reward local businesses making a contribution and commitment to Philadelphia CDCs and their economic development efforts in distressed parts of the City. The program is simple: in return for contributing $85,000 per year to a CDC for ten years (with yearly renewals) a business, or two businesses partnering for the total grant amount of $85,000, receive a credit of $85,000 per year against their Philadelphia Income and Receipts Tax obligation.
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Applications are accepted by the Revenue Department on an annual basis when there are partnership slots available.
For more information about eligible CDC or other nonprofit organizations and eligible economic development activities, contact Terrine Datts at 215-683-2167, Terrine.Datts@phila.gov.
City, State & Government Affairs
​The legislators that represent Philadelphia are part of the Philadelphia City Council. These people report directly to the Mayor. They can be from any political party, and are elected for four-year terms.
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Philadelphia City Council is made up of seventeen members total. The city is divided into ten Districts, with one City Council Member representing each District. There are also seven At-Large Council Members, each elected by a citywide vote. No political party may hold all seven At-Large seats. The City Council drafts and enacts legislation that adds to or amends the City Code. Additionally the City Council plays a crucial role in shaping the city budget. The Mayor presents the draft budget to City Council for review and amendments by holding hearings and accepting public comment.
BOOST is in the 4th District in Philadelphia under the support of Councilmember Curtis Jones.
City Hall, Room 404
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3290
(215) 686-3416, (215) 686-3417
FAX: (215) 686-1934
Market Street District Office
5901 Market Street – Suite 107
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Phone: 215-764-1542
Fax: 215-764-1543
State Judicial District, 192 under the support of State Representative Morgan Cephas
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Contact information:
District
Hon. Morgan Cephas
7538 Haverford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(215) 879-6625
Fax: (215) 879-8566
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Capitol
Hon. Morgan Cephas
324 Main Capitol
P.O. Box 202192
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2192
(717) 783-2192
Fax: (717) 787-2960
Police Station- 19th District
Contact Information
Captain Lawrence Nuble
N 61st St & W Thompson St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
215-686-3190
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Officer Shakira Ayers
19th District
6059 Haverford Ave.
Philadelphia Pa,19151
(215)686-3191 (work)
Fax (215)748-3106
Shakira.Ayers@phila.gov
Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 41 Ladder 24 Medic 23
Address:
1201 N 61st St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
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Important Links
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Demographics
https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/19151/
Phila. Gov
https://www.phila.gov/
Council Members
https://phlcouncil.com/council-members/
PA State Commonwealth of Pa.
https://www.pa.gov/
PA General Assembly Legislative
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/county_list.cfm?CNTYLIST=PHILADELPHIA
Senate Members
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/mbrList.cfm?body=S&sort=alpha
Phila. Agencies
https://www.phila.gov/departments/#/
City of Phila. Organization Chart
https://www.phila.gov/media/20220722115115/ch-org-chart-20220630.pdf
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Pennsylvania Job Department
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