Peace and Play Day
Jul
20
11:00 AM11:00

Peace and Play Day

Join us for our Peace and Play Day event, our annual anti violence initiative! The Block Gives Back is looking for support for this event as we plan to hopefully host at Ferko Playground in Juniata! Support we are looking for include sponsors that are looking to be involved, partners that are local and can provide reliable resources to the present community, and volunteers to assist in the success of the event!

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Peace and Play Offs
Sep
14
12:00 PM12:00

Peace and Play Offs

Save the date and join The Block Gives Back on our Love Thy Park Tour taking place one Saturday a month from May- September. This is our finale event of the tour so please be sure to join us to make the close of the event even more special!

This event is now called Peace and Play Offs! Join us for a clean up and then beat us in a game of kickball (or try!)

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Feed The Block
Sep
21
1:00 PM13:00

Feed The Block

Feed The Block is back on Torresdale Ave! Did you miss it? Because we did! Nothing like gathering volunteers at our home base the Block Shop, to prep meals together and distribute them for FREE. No matter what side of the table you’re on, we’re happy you’re here. With that said, we hope to see you on Saturday, September 21st!

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End of the Month Jawn
Sep
28
1:00 PM13:00

End of the Month Jawn

The End of the Month Jawn is hosted the last Saturday of each month. TBGB is grateful for our sponsor Boost Mobile that makes it possible to continue this event adventure! We are running it back to their S. Broad location offering chicken tacos to all who come by until we run out. No matter what side of the table you’re on, we are happy you’re there! Prep will begin at 1 PM, and meals will be distributed as they’re ready! Hope to see you there!

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Wissinoming Community Day
Oct
19
11:00 AM11:00

Wissinoming Community Day

TBGB is excited to partner with Concilio CUA 3 and Boost Mobile as cohosts for Wissinoming Community Day! We look forward to a day with various partners coming together to provide various resources, activities, and more! Rumor has it there will be kittens for adoption available ON SITE! With our partners Emancipet being present too, stop by and learn about their low- cost pet services available to you!

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Blockoween
Oct
26
5:00 PM17:00

Blockoween

Join the Block Gives Back for our annual Blockoween event! Enter on Devereaux Street to the American Legion Rec Parking lot and you’ll find the fun! There will be candy, giveaways, prizes, and a trunk decorating competition just beyond the sign in! Make sure to get your wrist band and your tickets to vote for best trunk. We’ll see you there!

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End of the Year Jawn
Dec
14
11:00 AM11:00

End of the Year Jawn

Join us for the End of the Year Jawn December 14th, 2024 from 11 AM - 2 PM! This is the tenth year of this event and it has truly come so far. Walk through the years with us as we prepare to make this one the best yet. Get a tote to collect winter necessities, hygiene products, resources, toys, and more! We hope to see you at the End of the Year Jawn this year!

Learn more or sign up to be involved here!

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Art Day!
Jun
18
3:00 PM15:00

Art Day!

Join us at The Block Shop - 6831 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 - for ART DAY! Community members can enjoy a day with various crafts, art mediums, and fun for ages 5+!

Did you know the Block Shop is available Monday - Saturday as a community space? Do you need a space to make your dreams come alive? let’s coordinate!

We hope to see you there!

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Feed The Block
Mar
9
1:00 PM13:00

Feed The Block

Join us for Feed The Block! The menu is chicken wraps, so together we will prepare them beginning at 1 PM and serve at 3 PM! Bombas socks are back so community members can anticipate a giveaway of socks as well.

Community members can join in on a raffle during the event where we will gift grocery stipends to the winner!

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End of the Year Jawn
Dec
16
11:00 AM11:00

End of the Year Jawn

The End of the Year Jawn is just around the corner! The Block Gives Back is excited to partner up with Safehub once again to make this possible at the Maken North Building. It wouldn’t be the same experience without Scanlon Rec joining in to offer some amazing activities in their space, too!

We are beyond excited to see what this year has in store for us alongside amaizng community partners. The Block Gives Back is prepared to serve at least 500 individuals and families with a warm meal, hygiene and winter necessities, and more!

If you are interested in being a sponsor of the event, volunteering, or attending as a partner- please contact amber.allen@theblockgivesback.org!

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Feed The Block!
Dec
9
1:00 PM13:00

Feed The Block!

Join us on December 9th, 2023 for the last Feed The Block of 2023! Volunteers are welcomed to join at 1 PM to help with food preparations, and we will distribute meals, groceries, and resources at 3 PM!

If you’re interested in being a sponsor of Feed The Block 2024, please contact amber.allen@theblockgivesback.org!

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Feed The Block
Dec
2
1:00 PM13:00

Feed The Block

Join us for a Feed The Block at the Block Shop! Volunteers are welcome to join at 1 PM to help prepare food, and the meals will be served at 3 PM. The event ends when the food/ groceries/resources are all given out.

Interested in sponsoring a Feed The Block for 2024? Please contact amber.allen@theblockgivesback.org!

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Blockoween!
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00

Blockoween!

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Join us for a safe and fun Halloween celebration, the continuation of one of our favorite events: Blockoween! Taking place October 28th at Oak Street Health in Aramingo will be a trunk or treat, carnival stryle games, refreshments, crafts, prizes, and more! Tell a friend to tell a friend, all are welcomed to join!

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Blocky's Fall Ball Fundraiser
Oct
7
9:00 AM09:00

Blocky's Fall Ball Fundraiser

Blocky’s Fall Ball Fundraiser will be taking place at River Fields on October 7th! Get a team together for the opportunity to compete for prize money! All profits from the event will support our annual End of the Year Jawn taking place in December. Bring the family to watch the games, or take part in activities alongside them! We hope to see you there.

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Feed The Block
Sep
9
1:00 PM13:00

Feed The Block

Join us for Feed the Block on Saturday, September 9th, 2023! We will be serving meatball subs with a side salad. the Block Gives Back hosts this event rain or shine, so food will be ready outside the Block Shop at 3 PM!

Shout out to City Wide Mental Health Services for being our Sponsor of Feed The Block all year!

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End of the Month Jawn
Aug
26
1:00 PM13:00

End of the Month Jawn

Join us at PHILLY TROPICAL TREATS (524 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 9123 ) for our last End of the Month Jawn of the Summer! We’re planning the best cookout you’ve seen this Summer! Come grab a burger, hotdog, some refreshments, free resources, and more!

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