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View details for SELF Inc. (Self-Employment Lending Fund)

SELF Inc. (Self-Employment Lending Fund)

Job Training Near Public Transit Remote Services

Helps justice-impacted individuals start their own businesses. Offers business training, microloans, and mentorship.

  • 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19102 · University City
  • Near SEPTA Bus Routes 4, 16, 23, 47 & BSL (North Philadelphia Station)
  • Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
  • 215-496-9610

What to expect

Attend an orientation session to learn about programs. Very supportive environment for people with records who want to build something of their own.

View details for The Center for Carceral Communities

The Center for Carceral Communities

Reentry Organizations Advocacy Services Justice-Impacted Focused Leadership Development Mental Health Support

The Center for Carceral Communities (TCC), an initiative of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice, provides free, evidence-based psychosocial services to individuals with a history of incarceration. Working collaboratively with West Philadelphia neighborhoods, TCC supports returning citizens in addressing mental health, housing, educational, advocacy, and primary care challenges. The Center seeks to disrupt the community-to-prison pipeline by empowering participants to harness their strengths and become leaders within their communities.

  • 4020 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 · West Philadelphia (University City)
  • Near SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 30, 40, 42 & MFL (40th Street Station), Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
  • Monday–Friday, standard business hours (program hours may vary)
  • (267) 538-0180

What to expect

Participants receive individualized psychosocial support and advocacy services designed to promote stability and long-term reintegration. Services may include mental health support, housing navigation assistance, educational guidance, and leadership development opportunities. Intake and eligibility screening may occur prior to enrollment.

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Urban League of Greater Philadelphia

Workforce Development Appointment Required Culturally Specific Near Public Transit

The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and expanding opportunity for Black Americans and other historically underserved communities. Through workforce development, youth education, housing counseling, entrepreneurship support, reentry services, health equity initiatives, and civic engagement programs, the Urban League works to reduce systemic barriers and help individuals and families achieve long-term stability and economic self-reliance across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

  • 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · Center City West
  • Transit-accessible, click for more details
  • Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
  • 215-985-3220

What to expect

Urban League of Greater Philadelphia offers a range of programs focused on economic empowerment, workforce development, housing stability, youth education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Services may include career coaching, job training, housing counseling, small business support, and reentry assistance. Most programs follow a structured enrollment or intake process.

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Why Not Prosper

Workforce Development Appointment Required Justice-Impacted Staff Near Public Transit Trauma-Informed

Why Not Prosper is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women returning home from incarceration. The organization provides trauma-informed reentry support designed to help formerly incarcerated women rebuild stability, reconnect with community, and move toward long-term personal and economic success.

  • 717 E. Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Germantown
  • (610) 716-1113

What to expect

Why Not Prosper offers structured reentry programming that includes peer support, case management, workforce readiness, life skills development, and guidance navigating housing, employment, and community reintegration. Services are relationship-based and centered on long-term support rather than one-time assistance.

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