Community Outreach to Diversity Organizations

AHEDD is a private non-profit organization with a mission to serve the community as a catalyst in the employment and development of persons with a disability. Founded in 1977, AHEDD is an outcome-focused agency which has pioneered performance based contracting in the provision of employment services to increase industry wide accountability and an influential advocate promoting the culture of employment for persons with disabilities in key state and local task forces.

JEVS Human Services enhances the employability, independence, and quality of life of individuals through a broad range of programs. Consistent with our core principles and entrepreneurial spirit, JEVS Human Services creates innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs. Founded in 1941 by 25 Jewish concerned citizens, Jewish Employment and Vocational Service was established to help Jewish refugees adjust to life in Philadelphia. Today, JEVS Human Services is one of the largest, private nonprofit organizations in the Delaware Valley.

Established in 1910, the National Urban League is the nation’s oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its 103 local affiliates that provide services to more than 2 million people nationwide. Since 1917, the Urban League of Philadelphia, as part of this national network, provides direct services, research and policy advocacy to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential.