AMONG FRIENDS
Dear Friends,
the community in which we are deeply rooted…for your creativity, inclusion, and friendship.
We are grateful to you –
We feel so proud that our programs are blooming again! Just recently...
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100+ students from 4 different schools
400 people Annual Gala. wheelchair basketball talented athletes.
We successfully engaged in disability inclusion education. More than joined us at our 18th birthday party: our Our Teen Leaders learned to play with an inviting team of
another year of programs:
As you enjoy your summer, get excited for We’re continuing to grow a more inclusive and welcoming world, together!
Chani & Zev Baram,
Alwaysin Friendship, Co-Founders
One of this year ’ s highlights was "LIVING THE CHAI LIFE” with our whole community. OUR ANNUAL GALA was a dazzling celebration of MORE THAN 18 YEARS OF Philly Friendship Circle.
This year, we instituted games and space just for our young adults, revived a party room just for our teens, and shared a flowing, beautiful meal and program for so many different parts of our community to gather.
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2023 ART SHOW
RICH SOIL FOR FRIENDSHIPS
TO GROW
At Philly Friendship Circle, creating art together is a meaningful way for each friendship to “ express itself”, and for friends to encourage each other’s creativity. Creativity transcends obstacles. All of our youth’s unique pieces of pottery, sunlight creations, paintings, and beyond illustrate the deeply rooted nature of our Art Studio – hundreds of hours of preparation, one year in the making, culminating in our annual Art Show!
Our unique creative process also calls upon a greater depth in each artist, with prompts like... and “What fills you up?” “How are you a light in the world?”
TEEN LEADERS
LEARNING TO LOVE A NEW SPORT
Many of our Teen Leaders are student athletes. But in a sport that’s entirely new to them – wheelchair basketball – our Leaders experience a new way to play: Here, inclusion transcends all perceived limitations.
Each player’s physical differences are often visible on the court But once the game begins, it’s ONLY about their strength, passion, and endurance Veteran players welcome in first-timers and the beads of sweat pouring down from each player’s face tell us that this is as much a basketball game as any other
With an affiliation with the Magee Rehab Program, these talented athletes come from areas that are hours, and even states, away – and we are grateful they welcomed us to join them!
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OUR TEEN LEADERS INSPIRE US 2023 FELLOWSHIP AWARDS
Our Fellowship Award recipients and graduating seniors leave an indelible mark on our community, investing the greatest amount of time in our programs and making friendship happen.
Graduating senior, long-time Teen Leader, and dear friend, thrilled us with a beautiful encapsulation of his time with Philly Friendship Circle:
"Beingyourselfdoesn'tmeanstaying thesamewayyouarerightnow.It meansfindingoutwhoyoucouldbe, yourbetterself.Andthat'swhatPhilly FriendshipCirclehashelpedusdo.You canpositivelyimpactthisworld…andif youeverneedareminder,comebackto visitPhillyFriendshipCircle.”
For Our Alumni
Yishai Daniel,
Yishai’s words underline one of our greatest joys: when our dear alumni come back to join us – via events with our Alumni Leadership Committee, as Group Leaders or other volunteers at Sunday Circle, and more. We warmly welcome all alumni to join us however they can!
SUPPORT INCLUSIVE FRIENDSHIPS
Inquire about: endowment, naming opportunities, event sponsorships, and legacy gifts.
: : In honor or memory of a loved one Recurring Gifts Donations of : 4454 Watch Yishai's entire speech!
Lifecycle Events Monthly Donations Matching Stock or Security United Way Donations
JOEYANDCHAIM HAVEBEEN FRIENDSSINCE2019
With their long-term and consistent connection, they’re practically experts in the field of friendship!
“IhangoutwithChaimusuallyonceaweek. OnWednesday,Imethimataskate parkandheshowedmesometricks andtriedteachingmehowtoride. We’llplaybasketball,pool,ping pong,orhaveabaseballthrow.”
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
PhillyFriendshipCircleconnectsteensandyoungadultstoyouthwithspecial needsandtheirfamiliesthroughafullrangeofsocialofferings.Inspiredbythe powerofgenuinefriendships,ouryouthcultivateunderstanding,kindness andresponsibilitywhileensuringacaringandinclusivecommunity
Philly Friendship Circle
P.O. Box 25067
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Creating Inclusive Friendships
@phillyfriendship phillyfriendship.org
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