What we do
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service (OCEVS) helps residents make positive change in their communities. Toward this goal, we work to reduce barriers and expand capacity for participation.
As part of the larger Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement, OCEVS:
- Brings together government leaders, community members, and volunteers.
- Helps partners offer impactful service opportunities and celebrate the service community.
- Guides partners in making data-driven decisions and centering equity in their work.
Our programs support local, community-driven problem solving. They include:
- Trainings for individuals and groups through the Civic Engagement Academy.
- National service opportunities, including the Community Resource Corps and Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps.
- Local service opportunities through the Mayor’s Volunteer Corps and more.
Connect
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1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Room 1610 Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Phone:
(215) 686-2055
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Leadership
A proud Philadelphia native, Kenny Luu has served in the nonprofit and public sectors, focusing on community mobilization, youth and education, and program development. He started his career in direct services at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Kenny was brought into City government for the development and implementation of Philly Reading Coaches, the City’s signature early childhood literacy intervention. He developed volunteer policies and procedures for the citywide Out-of-School Time Initiative and continues to serve as a co-chair for the Read by 4th Community Mobilization working group.
As Deputy Service Officer, Kenny provides support across the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service’s initiatives and directly oversees the office’s Volunteer Engagement Program.