September Roundup
Hey Nicetown! Here’s what’s happening this month
We’ve got exciting updates, resources, and ongoing programs ahead. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do, want to give your input to the community, or need help with assistance, we’ve got something for everyone!
Upcoming Event
Rally. Walk. Outreach. One day, one purpose. 🚶🏾♀️🎶
Men Who Care of Germantown is bringing the whole city out for the 8th Annual Community Outreach Festival! — and it starts with a walk we all should take.
The Rally for Walk to Education kicks off at 11AM from Germantown High School, marching to 180 E. Tulpehocken St. for a full day of live performances (Ashli Rice, BAM Funk Band, Roy Richardson, Just Believe & more), community resources, and real conversation around ending gun violence.
📅 Saturday, September 12
🚶🏾 Walk begins 11AM at Germantown High School
🎪 Festival: 12PM–8PM | 180 E. Tulpehocken St.
More info: Clayton Justice, 215-888-8435
Upcoming events
The block is about to get loud (in the best way!) 🎶🎈
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and Mount Airy Church of God in Christ are turning Ogontz Avenue into one big block party! Rock the Block 2026 is bringing free food, resources, entertainment, and giveaways for the whole family — because building bridges across our city starts right here, together.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 4PM (Free food giveaway at 11AM, while supplies last)
📍 6400 Block of Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19126
Want to host a resource table? Reach out to Darryl Roberts at 215.683.4827 or [email protected] 💙
Program spotlight
Somewhere warm for your little ones after school 💛
The Boys & Girls Club on Wayne Ave has a sweet free after-school program waiting for your kids — with homework help, a literacy program, STEM, dance, sports, and a warm dinner every day. A soft landing spot after school, and so much joy built in.
📍 4223 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
🕒 Monday–Friday, 3PM–7PM
📞 215-324-6433
To apply, email [email protected] for the online application link. 🌼
Program spotlight
Fresh produce, no cost, just show up 🥬🍅
PHS is bringing free fresh food and plants straight to our neighborhood through the Nicetown & Tioga Greening Plan, featuring produce grown right here through Love Where You Live Gardens. Grab your veggies and get information on new ways to get involved.
📅 Next give-away: Saturday, September 19 at Tioga United, 1539 W. Venango
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Mark your calendar for the next one too — October 17 at Nicetown CDC, 4300 Germantown Ave!)
Upcoming event
A fresh start starts with the right resources! 🌉
The Free Library's Prison and Reentry Services is hosting a Reentry Resource Fair for returning citizens and recently incarcerated community members — bringing jobs and training, housing support, legal services, ID and benefits help, health and wellness resources, and family support all under one roof.
Come as you are. Leave with connections, next steps, and support for a fresh start.
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103
Bring a photo ID if available, any paperwork related to benefits, housing, or legal matters, and a résumé if you have one.
Questions? Reach Prison and Reentry Services at [email protected] or 215-686-8664.
That’s it for this week.
Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, putting the Nice back in the town!
The Nicetown CDC Team