Here’s who they met and who you can volunteer with, too.

Last night, Green Philly hosted our 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer at Temple University. Once again, this event reminded us why we love bringing our community together. Neighbors from across Philly came ready to stop doomscrolling and start doing.

This event is all about connection. We bring people face-to-face with local organizations doing meaningful work, so getting involved feels accessible and energizing. The night was filled with curiosity, purpose, and new possibilities.

Here’s who they met – and more about the incredible groups doing the work.

Here are the orgs that participated:

• Big Brothers, Big Sisters Independence
• Circular PHL
• Committee of Seventy
• Discovery Center
• Mother of Mercy House
• Philly Food Rescue
• PHLASK Ecosystems
• Resource Exchange
• Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
• Sharing Excess
• Strawberry Mansion NAC
• Susquehanna Clean Up / Pick Up
• The Block Gives Back
• The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE)
• Transit Forward Philly

Scroll through the photos below to see who attended, the organizations our community connected with, and the faces behind the work making Philadelphia more sustainable, engaged, and resilient.

Photo Gallery:

Thanks to our partners and annual sponsors at Temple University for hosting!

All photos by Madasyn Andrews.

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Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher