Taking Action,
Making Change,
Building Stronger Communities
SAGA (Sexuality And Gender Acceptance)
Youth Programs
Support Groups
Family Programs
Mental Health Services
Activity/Game Nights
Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival
Immigration Justice Work
Interfaith Cooperation
- Interfaith Immersion for all ages
- Interfaith Gatherings for Conversation, Learning
- Service-Learning Projects
The Mission of
The Welcome Project PA
The Welcome Project PA strives to be a diverse, safe place for marginalized and vulnerable populations and seeks to bring about positive social change to improve the quality of life for these individuals and families in Greater Philadelphia.
Here at The Welcome Project PA, we provide educational resources, support groups, social activities and events, legal services, advocacy, food and nutrition services, interfaith learning and cooperation, and LGBT+ friendly, trauma-informed therapy, healing, and counseling. We serve newcomers to the US, Spanish-speaking communities, refugees, vulnerable faith communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and people living in poverty who lack the basic necessities.
La Misión del Proyecto de bienvenida PA
WPPA se esfuerza por ser un lugar diverso y seguro para las poblaciones marginadas y vulnerables y busca generar un cambio social positivo para mejorar la calidad de vida de familias e individuos en el Área Metropolitana de Filadelfia.
En WPPA, brindamos recursos educativos, grupos de apoyo, eventos sociales, servicios legales, abogacía, servicios de alimentos y nutrición, aprendizaje y cooperación interreligiosos, terapia psicológica, y asesoramiento para la comunidad LGBT+. Atendemos a recién llegados a los EE. UU., comunidades de habla hispana, refugiados, comunidades religiosas vulnerables, comunidades LGBTQ+ y personas que viven en pobreza y carecen de las necesidades básicas.
Upcoming Events
Próximos Eventos
Learn to Swing Dance: Lindy Hop!
Friday, Feb. 17th
7:00-10:00pm
Location:
The Welcome Project PA / SAGA
350 S York Rd Hatboro PA 19040
Back by popular demand! Join Rittenhop for another Lindy Hop workshop, followed by a night of dancing! A beginner’s workshop will take place from 7:00-8:00pm, with a the social dance from 8:00-10:00pm
($10 suggested donation)
ASL Interpreting Services Provided
Awakening Through Art
Tuesday, Feb. 21st
7:00-8:30pm
Location:
The Welcome Project PA / SAGA
350 S York Rd Hatboro PA 19040
Awakening through Art offers participants powerful spiritual tools that will lead them to a place of healing through inner discovery.
The class is offered by Jackie Cooper is a gifted artist, medium and spiritual seeker whose body of work is an artistic vision at a soul level. Her multi-disciplinary approach is rooted in her deep connection to nature, the cosmos, and her own spirit guides. With more than 20 years of experience working with children and adults, Jackie has dedicated her life to healing herself and others through artistic mediumship.
There is no need to have any artistic background. Materials will be provided.
($10 suggested donation)
Youth Opioid Awareness and Narcan Training
Saturday, Feb. 18th
5:00-8:00pm
Location:
The Welcome Project PA / SAGA
350 S York Rd Hatboro PA 19040
5:00-6:00pm Pizza
6:00-7:15pm Workshop
7:15-8:00pm Refreshments
An educational event for youth, parents, teachers, and school administrators. Hope McMahan (she/they), a Prevention Specialist from Prevention Education Solutions, will provide an Opioid Overdose Education Workshop for youth, parents, and teachers. The program is funded through Montgomery County.
This is a free event.
ASL Interpreting Services Provided
Queer Clothing Swap
Friday, April 28th
7:00pm-9:00pm
Location:
The Welcome Project PA / SAGA
350 S York Rd Hatboro PA 19040
Join us for a spring Clothing Swap! Bring your gently used spring clothes as well as your formal wear to swap for our upcoming Queer Prom! (We will have lots of clothes, so don’t worry if you can’t bring any to give away, we’d still love to have you there!)
Queer Prom!
Saturday, May 20th
6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: TBA
Join us for a Queer Prom for all ages! We’ll have food, music by DJ Trish, and great company!
Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival
Sunday, June 25th
12:00pm-5:00pm
Join us for our 3rd annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the beautiful Abington Art Center! Bucks-Mont PRIDE is a family-friendly event with food trucks, live music, activities, vendors, and more!
Check our calendar for our regular programming!
Meet Our Staff
Conozca a nuestro personal

Josh Blakesley
(he/him/his)
Co-Founder, Executive Director

Niki Kulp, MSS, LCSW
(she/her/hers or they/them/theirs)
Co-Founder, Associate Executive Director

Aimee Goldsmith
(they/them/theirs)
Co-Founder, Co-director of Development and Programs

LaTanya E. Jones, MSM, NIC, MSW, MEd
(she/her/hers)
Co-director of Development, Therapist, ASL Interpreter

Joseph Torre, M.Ed.
(he/him/his)
Director of Youth Programs, HR Administrator, Therapist

Jai Thompson
(they/them/theirs)
Support Group Facilitator

Ames Ryan Capomacchio, MA, LPC
(they/them/theirs)
Support Group Facilitator

Vena Guzman, MSW, LSW
(she/her/hers)
Support Group Facilitator

Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for The Welcome Project PA and/or SAGA Community Center, please complete our volunteer application. Thank you!
Voluntario
¡Sé parte de WPPA! Gracias a su generosidad, estamos haciendo que nuestras comunidades sean verdaderamente acogedoras para aquellos que han enfrentado discriminación, marginación y dificultades.
Support Our Work
Be part of The Welcome! Thanks to your generosity, we are making our communities truly welcoming to those who have faced discrimination, marginalization, and hardship.
Apoye nuestro trabajo
¡Sé parte de WPPA! Gracias a su generosidad, estamos haciendo que nuestras comunidades sean verdaderamente acogedoras para aquellos que han enfrentado discriminación, marginación y dificultades.