Join us for Impact Day!

A Day of Service and Lasting Impact

On Friday, April 24th, join us for Impact Day 2026, a neighborhood-wide day of service and celebration in West Philadelphia. Together, we’ll raise funds and roll up our sleeves to create visible, lasting change across our community.

🌱 Help open our community garden and green spaces for the 2026 growing season.

🛠️ Rejuvenate neighborhood porches through our “Porches that Pop” program.

🌷 Contribute to block beautification and make our community shine.

🎨 Get creative! Craft Mother’s Day cards, make bookmarks, hanging planters or macramé planters, wreaths, and so much more!

When: Friday, April 24th from 9am - 3pm
Where: 5901 Market Street, Philadelphia

Together, we’re paving the way to a rising and thriving West Philadelphia for all. Your time and talent are the building blocks of a brighter future, helping us achieve our mission to end generational poverty. Sign up, donate and spread the word.

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Please Note: we are no longer accepting volunteers online. You may still show up to the event tomorrow to volunteer on-site. Volunteer check-in and registration starts at 9:00 am.

Day of Volunteer Information

Below is everything you need to know before you arrive, including your project assignment and day-of logistics.

Arrival & Check-In:

Check-in will take place at 5901 Market Street, Philadelphia. Check-in time is from 9:00 – 9:30 AM. Please plan to arrive during this window so we can get everyone checked in, geared up, and ready for the kickoff.

Getting There & Parking

Street closures will be in effect around the event area and public transportation is strongly encouraged. The event is located a block from the 60th Steet Station stop on SEPTA’s L line.

If you choose to drive, we have a parking lot located at 4601 Market Street. Please enter the lot on Haverford Ave, between 46th and 48th Streets. A shuttle will pick you up and take you to the event area. We encourage everyone to be in the lot by 9:10 am in order to arrive to the event on time.

What to Wear & Bring

Comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty

Closed-toe comfortable shoes

Reusable water bottle (bottled water will also be provided)

Sunscreen / hat (you’ll be outside for most projects)

We’ll provide you with an Impact Day t-shirt at check-in.

Food & Amenities

Light breakfast will be available during check-in

Lunch will be served at 1:00 PM

Water and snacks will be available throughout the day

Restrooms are located at the main event area at 5901 Market Street.

Day-of Schedule

We ask that you plan to stay for the full project timeframe. If your group finishes early, we may direct you to support another nearby project so we can maximize impact across the neighborhood.

Click here to view our Event Map!

Impact Day FAQs

Impact Day is ACHIEVEability’s signature event — both a fundraiser and a day of service — that brings our community together to make a tangible difference in West Philadelphia. On Impact Day, hundreds of volunteers support ACHIEVEability families, residents, and small business owners through hands-on projects such as home beautification, community cleanups, and neighborhood improvement projects across West Philadelphia.
Impact Day runs from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at ACHIEVEability (5901 Market Street). The day-of schedule is as follows:

8:30 - 9:30 AM | Check-in & light breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 AM | Kickoff Program
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Volunteer Projects
1:30 - 3:00 PM | Lunch & Clean-Up
We ask that volunteers plan to stay for the full project timeframe. If your team finishes early, you’ll have the opportunity to support another project to ensure we complete as much work as possible across the neighborhood.
All volunteers will receive an Impact Day t-shirt, and boxed lunches will be provided.
For help or questions, please reach out development@achieve-ability.org.
Volunteers can sign up to help out on Impact Day by filling out the volunteer registration form. When filling out the form, volunteers can select their top 3 project choices. While project assignments are not guaranteed, we’ll do our utmost to match you with a volunteer project of your choosing.
Projects include:
- Block Beautification (outdoor)
  Help sweep, weed, and tidy neighborhood blocks to keep our community beautiful.
- Porches That Pop (outdoor)
  Refresh neighbors’ porches with painting, place new mailboxes, and arranging planters.
- Garden (outdoor)
  Kick off the growing season by weeding, planting, and caring for neighborhood green spaces.
- Park Cleanup & Maintenance (outdoor)
  Help care for Carroll Park and Cobbs Creek with park cleanup and light maintenance.
- Food Distribution (outdoor)
  Help organize and distribute food and shelf-stable goods to neighbors in the community.
- Tree Tending (outdoor)
  Support tree care along the 60th Street corridor to help nurture our neighborhood canopy.
- Creative Projects (indoor)
  Create wreaths, hanging planters, and Mother’s Day cards to brighten community spaces.
Everyone is invited to volunteer! Individuals, community groups, and corporate teams are all welcome. Projects are designed for all skill levels — everyone can contribute!
Yes, Impact Day will take place rain or shine on Friday, April 24th. In the event of severe weather, a cancellation notice will be sent out to volunteers prior to the event.
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that is breathable and easy to move in, along with closed-toe shoes such as sneakers. Many projects involve outdoor work, painting, gardening, or general cleanup, so we recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty or stained.
We also recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing accordingly.
Companies can participate by sponsoring Impact Day and organizing employee volunteer teams. It’s a great opportunity to engage staff in a hands-on day of service while supporting ACHIEVEability’s work in West Philadelphia.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and corporate volunteer teams, please contact development@achieve-ability.org.
Because several streets around the event area will be closed for Impact Day, we strongly encourage volunteers to take public transportation if possible. ACHIEVEability is located right next to the 60th Street stop on SEPTA’s Market–Frankford Line, making the event easy to access.
For those driving, off-site parking lots will be available. Parking details will be shared with volunteers prior to the event.
Please allow extra time for travel and parking when planning your arrival.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate in Impact Day. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a signed parental or guardian waiver in order to participate.
Young children are welcome but must be supervised by a parent or guardian throughout the event.
You can still make a meaningful impact by making a donation to support Impact Day and ACHIEVEability’s work across West Philadelphia. Your gift helps fund the projects, supplies, and programs that continue long after the day of service ends.
You can also support the event by sharing Impact Day with your friends, family, and professional networks and encouraging others to volunteer or get involved.