
Jobs for People, People for Jobs
Our Workforce Development partnership with the Temple Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative (LNPWI) and the Center for Urban Bioethics (Lewis Katz Medical School at Temple) is in its second year. Combined with our participation in the Philadelphia Taking Care of Business (PHL TCB) program, CTS is presently employing six men five of whom are returning citizens as Cleaning Ambassadors.

Bridiging the Digital Divide
The Covid19 pandemic has shone a bright light on the digital inequity that existed for years in underserved communities. Even before the outbreak, Called To Serve has sought to address this issue in the Nicetown-Tioga community. Events such as the Hour of Code at Bethune and Kenderton elementary schools represent examples.

Restoration of the Zion Baptist Church Annex
Restoration of the Zion Baptist Church Annex Zion Baptist Church, along with Wharton-Wesley United Methodist Church and the Philadelphia Masjid, all received grants ranging from

Glaziers Local 252 Supporting Commercial Corridor
Glaziers Local 252 Supporting Commercial Corridor By Roberto Rios Organizer Glaziers Local 252 Saturday, October 24, 2020 Shout out to all of the volunteers who helped today.Architectural Glass

The Center for Arts and Digital Literacy
The Center for Arts and Digital Literacy Our Workforce Development Program is focusing on developing “career pathways” for those who live in our community. To

Community Leaders’ Continued Response to the Crisis
Community Leaders’ Continued Response to the Crisis The pandemic has shown the underbelly of the United States. It has exposed the vulnerable and weak parts

The Lion’s Roar Still Rings Out
The Lion’s Roar Still Rings Out “It shows how much one individual can do to change lives and societies for the better … He was

Stand Up and Be Counted
The world’s leaders will be tasked with figuring out how those things affect us, their constituents. Covid related health concerns aside, this will be the story of why this year will have long lasting consequences.