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Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better – and we’re here to help you plug in.
Join Green Philly’s 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer — a fun, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making a real impact. Come for a night of meaningful connections, inspiration, and ways to take action close to home. We’ll make it easy for you to meet new friends while you’re at it.
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Learning:Â Hear quick flash talks from sustainability leaders making change right here in Philly
Connect: with Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) to learn what’s happening in neighborhoods across the city
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- Sharing Excess
- The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE)
- The  Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
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