May 4, 2009

Exciting News!!

Oxfam Action Corps Philadelphia has some very exciting events coming up and we want you to join us! 2009 is an important year for climate change legislation. We are confident that our volunteer community in Philadelphia will make a tremendous impact in advocating for climate preparedness and readiness for poor communities being affected first and worst by the affects of climate change. We sincerely hope that you will join us in whatever capacity is best for you because there are many ways to become involved and we are happy to have you on board- concerts, movie screenings, lobby visits, outdoor events and much more!!

To join the team, attend an event or inquire about more information, please email us at
Philadelphia.actioncorps@gmail.com. Also, monthly meetings to start again this May and we hope to see you there- keep checking this blog for a date!


Upcoming events & more details to follow sooon:

May 9

Volunteers wanted for outdoor event in Chester County- Stateline Woods Nature Preserve Grand Opening. (9am-3pm)

May 14
Please join us for a free screening of the Oxfam documentary, “Sisters on the Planet” at
Mugshots CoffeeHouse & Café. (6:30pm- 21st & Fairmount)

May 16-17
Volunteers wanted tor represent Oxfam and speak to attendees at the 9th Street Italian Market Festival. Stay tuned or contact us for more details! If you are already attending the festival, do stop by and visit our table!

June 3
Free reception and screening of “Sisters on the Planet” at the University of Pennsylvania. (6pm)