Partner Spotlight: Roxborough Development Corporation
Michael Devigne, Executive Director of Roxborough Development Corporation, shares more about what RDC is hoping to do in our neighborhood, including some exciting upcoming events! The Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) board, volunteers, and staff have been working hard since 1992 to enhance Ridge Avenue by promoting special events, beautifying and cleaning, helping existing businesses to […]
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Governor Wolf Visits North Light
On Feburary 24, North Light Community Center was delighted to host Governor Tom Wolf, Rep. Pam DeLissio, Senator Vincent Hughes, and Meg Snead, Acting Secretary of DHS.
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MNYK Wingwomen
In celebration of International Women’s Day we’ve teamed up with other lady bosses to found “The Manayunk Wingwomen” to help support women in the Philadelphia community. We’re collecting essential items for postpartum women and other products for feminine health and wellness. These items are often expensive and not affordable for many women despite being a necessity. And we’re asking […]
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Meet Wayne Ingram, Director of Children’s Services!
See what Mr. Wayne has planned for the summer!
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Schuylkill Center: Roxborough’s Backyard
Entering the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education , it is easy to forget that you’re within city limits.
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Distributed over 160K pounds of food last year.
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Served 148 children in KidZone & Summer Camp in 2019
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Served 1800 persons with critical supports like food & utility assistance
OUR STORIES
Calendar Of Events
Food Pantry
06/27/2022 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am – We provide both fresh and nonperishable food, as well as other grocery related items available to food insecure households. We seek to provide nutritional foods to constituents who depend on our program to supplement and sustain their households. The food cupboard is open for regular food distribution on Mondays and Fridays. Verification of address and […]
Read MoreFree Fit Camp with JC!
06/28/2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – All ages and levels! No need to sign-up, just show up. For questions, contact info@northlightcommunitycenter.org.
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Summer Camp
Camp runs from June to August each summer. Our passionate and qualified staff run an energetic, fun and educational full-day summer camp for kids ages 4 to 12. (Grades K-6)
KidZone
A state certified Keystone Stars program that provides affordable, educational after-school care for students in Kindergarten to 8th grade.
FUSE
Our college and career program for in-school teens prepares youth for life after high school. We provide opportunities for college visits, SAT prep, tutoring, college application and scholarship assistance, etc.
TEEMworks
A workforce development program designed to prepare out-of-school youth and young adults ages 16-24+ for college and career opportunities.
Community Activities
Seido Karate, Gymnastics, Team Sports, Cooking & More
Emergency Services
Our food pantry provides fresh foods, nonperishable products, and household items. We also provide housing and utility assistance as well as referrals and support.