Hear what Chaz has to say about working as a Seasonal Maintenance Attendant for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, his future aspirations, and how his time serving with PowerCorpsPHL has had an impact on him.

"When I graduate from college and I have the right amount of money, I actually plan on starting my own urban farm." - Chaz, PowerCorpsPHL alum.

On July 11th, Paul and Javon were invited to attend a roundtable discussion focused on President Obama's My Brother's Keeper Initiative. The discussion included Mayor Michael Nutter and was moderated by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Corps members Paul and Javon met with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Mayor Michael Nutter following the roundtable discussion.

On June 21st, PowerCorpsPHL made a splash in southwest alongside PhillyRising, Global Citizen and a host of community organizations at the 2nd Annual Summer Crush Clean-Up. Volunteers and community residents cleaned the streets and yards within a 4-block radius of Frances Myers Recreation Center. 

On July 13th, PowerCorpsPHL kicked off the summer gardening season by joining The Wellness of You Inc. at the Community Garden Work Party at Universal Community Garden..