At the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement, health and wellness plays a vital role in our work. Access to health and wellness resources helps to create an equitable city for men and boys of color. The following organizations are ones that we’ve found to be supportive of men and boys of color. Our office has also partnered with many of these organizations.

Do you think your organization should be added to the list? Please reach out to Jack Drummond, Director of Black Male Engagement, at jack.drummond@phila.gov.

AccessMatters

AccessMatters is known for its community engagement and promotional work to improve health outcomes for HIV affected women and families, HIV positive consumers, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons.

1700 Market St, Suite 1540
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-985-2600
Email: info@accessmatters.org

Congreso De Latinos Unidos Youth Services

Congreso’s youth programs focus on supporting student achievement for youth in grades K-12 by providing quality youth guided programming focused on creative and performing arts, athletics, health, science and technology, and career exploration.

216 W. Somerset St.
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: 215-763-8870

Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services

The Department’s Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) Initiative is designed to address the impact of health, economic, and educational disparities experienced by males of color.

801 Market St. #7000
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-685-4726

Diversified Community Services

Diversified Community Services provides leadership and services that strengthen and coordinate Point Breeze and surrounding communities’ efforts on behalf of children, youth, and families, especially those that are most vulnerable.

1529 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215-336-5505

1920 S 20th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: 215-336-3511

Episcopal Community Services

Episcopal Community Services empowers individuals and families to determine and follow their own paths. Their mission is to challenge and reduce inter-generational poverty by increasing the ability of people to improve their lives and achieve economic independence.

225 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-351-1400

Forward Promise

Forward Promise is a national program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to strengthen, stimulate and create supportive networks and relationships that surround boys and young men of color and their families.

3720 Walnut St., Suite B-20
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia Black Pride (Black Gay Pride)

Philadelphia Black Pride (also known as Philadelphia Black Gay Pride) was the birth child of the COLOURS Organization, the only LBGTQ health service organization in Philadelphia primarily serviced by and for people of color. The mission is to transform the living and social environments of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of color. Philadelphia Black Pride aims to create multicultural opportunities that educate, inspire, improve and celebrate the experiences of LGBTQ individuals through programs, policy, advocacy, partnerships and relationship building.

P.O Box 22515
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Email: info@phillyblackpride.org

Mazzoni Center

Mazzoni provides quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment, while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals they serve.

809 Locust St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-563-0658

Methodist Services

Serving over 2,600 children and families annually, Methodist Services is devoted to the well-being of children in all walks of life. By providing access to a safe home and family life, health of mind and body, children, adults and families can achieve their greatest potential.

4300 Monument Rd.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-877-1925

United Communities

United Communities reaches out to socially and economically disadvantaged groups in Southeast Philadelphia to help them strengthen their capacity to care for themselves and contribute to their communities. They provide services in basic needs, case management, education, and community initiatives.

2029 S. 8th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: 215-468-1645 ext. 200

Veterans Multi-Service Center

The Veterans Multi-Service Center exists solely to “serve those who served” this great nation, our veterans. They are the only non-profit agency in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas that provides a comprehensive resource center available to all veterans in need.

213-217 N 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-923-2600