Volunteer


Why Volunteer?

I've met some of the most incredibly dedicated and passionate people. We've reminded ourselves that Philadelphians really do have the power to move mountains! -Shirley, Queen Village

Because I want to save my neighborhood – Zoë, Fishtown

I volunteer because I've researched this issue and I truly believe that the casinos would do more harm to our neighborhoods than any of the financial good they promise. I also believe that the process that has
brought the casinos to Philadelphia is corrupt and has excluded the voice of the people at every turn. I feel we have an obligation as a democratic society to stand up to this process. I also think what CFP does is pretty cool.
- Huu, South Philly

What can I do?

• neighbor-to-neighbor outreach: we’ll give you materials and you can walk through your own neighborhood and talk to people about the impact of casinos on our city
• host a house party – invite friends and neighbors to come over to learn more about the casinos and what we can do as a city to stop them.
• invite us to come speak to a group in your community about the costs of casinos
• plan and participate in creative direct action
• volunteer in the office
• lobby city council and state representatives

Get started now! contact Lily – lily@casinofreephila.org


 
 
Important Planning Session - Please Attend! | Join Casino-Free Philadelphia in the struggle as we gather for an important planning session:
Tuesday, November 18th, 6:00-8:30 pm
Liberty Resources
714 Market Street
 
Asian American United Statement on Mayor's Signature | Asian American United's powerful statement about the City Council and the Mayor’s actions. Please read it here below.
Asian Americans United is disappointed but not surprised by the Mayor's decision. It has been clear from the start that there has been no intent to engage in an inclusive process that respects the voices of residents and communities. Worse still has been witnessing the dismantling of processes that have been established in our city precisely to protect residents from capricious and self-serving development.
 
 
Update from November 1st | We appreciate all of you who turned out for the Saturday, November 1st march on City Council. You made hundreds of phone calls, distributed flyers, spoke with your neighbors, and together with neighborhood associations and community groups from all over the city we packed the City Council chambers after a march of nearly 1,000 people.
Where will you be at 9 am this Saturday? |
March from Chinatown Gate (10th and Arch) to City Hall for a public hearing about the proposed Foxwoods site at Market East. The hearing is on the 4th floor of City Hall and begins at 10 am. See you there!