Social Impact

How to GET involved

There are various ways to make an impact in our community, whether through joining a Wharton club, or by directly working with a Philadelphia organization, you can make a difference. Check out examples of opportunities below!

clubs & Initiatives

PAST EVENTS

Wharton Turkey Bowl: football tournament for the Bethesda Project was held on 11/13/21

upcoming events

WSIC x 1Y Cluster Boards Holiday Volunteering with Bethesda Project

 Volunteer

  • What: Wharton volunteers are helping put up holiday decorations and make cards to provide a festive environment for shelter guests and residents this holiday season.

  • When: Friday, December 10th from 1-3pm

  • Where: Meet at Rittenhouse Square, on the corner of 18th and Rittenhouse (by Parc) and we will walk to the nearby shelter location together

  • How to Join: Sign up here on CampusGroups, we request a $5 deposit that will be donated to the charity if you are not able to make it/ not able to find someone to fill your spot

  • Please reach out to Lily O'Connell (lilyoc@) or Javier Gonzalez (javgonza@) if you have any questions or are unable to register via Campus Groups.

 Can’t join the day of? Take a study break and help make holiday cards and decorations in the MBA Cafe/Koo Plaza earlier in the week. Exact date and time will be shared soon.

Gift Drive

Bethesda has a huge need for holiday gifts for shelter guests. This includes backpacks, gift cards, winter clothing, and personal items (see Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/6LSY4INEPFYK?ref_=wl_fv_le). They would love to receive these items by December 10th to distribute the following week and let them know you are from WSIC/Wharton in the gift message.

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The Bethesda Project is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, housing and supportive services across 16 locations to adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with a great organization working to provide a safe environment for Philadelphians experiencing homelessness in our community. To find out more about the Bethesda Project or make a donation: https://www.bethesdaproject.org/give-to-bethesda-project

Social Impact Pub! - Date TBD

Be on the lookout for this in the Spring semester!

local Organizations

QUESTIONS

Q: I have an idea for a social impact event/ want to inform WGA of a great organization to partner with/etc. Who should I reach out to in order to get the word out?

A: Please reach out to VP of Social Impact, Alyssa Kosti (akosti@wharton.upenn.edu).