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COMMUNITY CENTER AT VISITATIONCommunitycenteratvis.org
A Beacon of Hope in Kensington
About Us
In November 2003, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia opened the Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center’s doors to serve and engage the community and promote development. The Center brought new life to the then abandoned building, once famously known as the Starlight Ballroom. With the support of the community, the help of donors and organizations, and the spirit of the church, the corner of Kensington and Lehigh Avenues no longer sat as an eye sore of rubble but as a new structure fully modernized. The Center provides the community with sports, education classes, after-school programs, art programs, service opportunities, and more.
Our HistoryStemming from their community commitment and hope to have the Center become a more effective and integrated resource for the Kensington community, Catholic Social Services transferred the management of the Center to Visitation BVM Parish in July 2010. Today, the Community Center at Visitation (CCV) is embarking on an exciting new course with a renewed hope and dream guiding its steps-to facilitate a better quality of life and meaningful possibilities for our neighbors, and to become more integrated within the community of Kensington.
80% of families live below the poverty
level47% of adults have not graduated from
High School
Mission The Community Center at Visitation is committed to provide a safe place for
community outreach, continuous education, and recreation among the diverse cultural communities of Kensington and its surrounding
neighborhoods. Serving as a “Beacon of Hope,” the Center embraces and celebrates this community with particular regard for nurturing the potential
of its youth, senior, and immigrant populations.
About KensingtonKensington is one of the 10
poorest Districts in the country and the second
hungriest District in the USA.Philadelphia Inquirer
October 2010
Community Center at Visitation Programs and Services
2646 Kensington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125
Adult Education
English as a Second Language (3 levels: Basic, Beginner, Intermediate) Adult LiteracyGED Computer Financial Literacy
SeniorsSeniors are a vibrant part of the life of Community Center at Visitation. On Mondays, seniors arrive for bingo at 9AM and stay to talk and share. Low-impact exercise with a certified trainer is offered on a seasonal basis. Visits and outreach with trained volunteers connect home bound seniors to much needed services while allowing people to age in place in a community that they love.
Food Program After School Program Drop In program Community Dinners Community Meeting Community Projects Movie Nights Basketball League Temporary Assistance After School Programs Food Pantry
Community Outreach
Recreation Gymnasium Arts Basketball Leagues Soccer Leagues Volleyball Art Festivals In door gymnasium Playground Holiday Events OPEN GYM Much, much more
Sports, Recreation and Healthy Lifestyles
Children and YouthPrograms for children and youth focus on providing young people with a “safe place” to learn and grow. Many organizations partner with the Community Center at Visitation to offer services that meet students where they are.
Our Results
Last year over 30,000 people benefited from our programs
Feeding 100 families per week
We service over 25,000 children each year
Our programs boost the self-esteem and confidence of families
Provide a “safe place” for community activities
Impact and Sustainability
The CCV offers programs to match the unique needs of the surrounding neighborhood. We provide job training, English language development, food distribution, education, recreation opportunities, and more. These programs will help neighbors begin to break cycles of poverty and violence, gain critical skills for employment, further their education, and meet basic needs. • Improvement in community
safety and health• Improved access to educational
opportunities• Improvement in recreational, art
and other activities for children• Decrease in the number of
hungry children and adults
Get Involved Volunteer Special Events Make a Donation Help in Food Pantry Use your special skills Follow us on Facebook Support The Hope Gala Have your own Fundraiser (set up a Crowdrise page/call for information)
www.communitycenteratvis.org
For more information
Community Center at Visitation2646 Kensington AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19125215-425-9422M – F 8 am to 9 pmSaturdays & Sundays(Dependent on Program)
Email:[email protected]
Parish Office215-634-1133
www.communitycenteratvis.org
Community Visitation CenterA Beacon of Hope in Kensingtonwww.communitycenteratvis.com
Appendix 1 – Crime Comparison in Philadelphia
Appendix 2 –2012 Crime Statistics in Philadelphia
Appendix 3 – 2015 Projected Crime in Philadelphia