Organizations and Businesses

The Philadelphia region is home to hundreds of non-profit organizations, civic and professional associations, and public agencies dedicated to connecting the region to the rest of the world and enhancing its international reputation.  

Whether it's an international development agency working on behalf of women's rights in Afghanistan or teaching sustainable agricultural techniques in Africa, an association of citizens organized in support of the goals of the United Nations, a chapter of the International Visitors Council dedicated to citizen diplomacy, or a chamber of commerce focused on promoting business ties with South America, you can find it here.

From multi-national corporations to neighborhood restaurants specializing in ethnic and regional cuisine; from law and accounting firms that handle cross-border transactions every day to a busy port that ships a world of goods; from airlines serving both Asia and Europe to a pharmaceutical industry that spans the globe; and from international investors to small-to-medium businesses that import and export goods of every kind, the Greater Philadelphia business community is one of the keys to the region’s vibrant international character.

 

Featured Organization / Business: Philadelphia Global Business Alliance

 Philadelphia Global Business Alliance (PGBA) provides a comprehensive range of resources to international companies planning to establish themselves in the Greater Philadelphia Area, which includes New Jersey and Delaware, as they enter the US market and offer assistance to those companies seeking to expand their business globally.

 

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The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
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Free Tours by Foot is pleased to present the first Free, name-your-own-price Philadelphia walking tours. These unique and entertaining tours will take tour goers through many of Philly’s most interesting neighborhoods.
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In order to provide more services to the non-theist community, the Freethought Society provides services not offered by other groups. The goal is to raise awareness and acceptance of the non-theist community.
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L'École française internationale de Philadelphie est un établissement scolaire bilingue situé à Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvanie. The French International School of Philadelphia is a private, independent PK-G8 school serving an international community and providing a bilingual education to children.
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Civic/Community Organization
The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) is a non-profit, membership-based association that is globally supported by American and French business leaders and companies. Through the efforts of its chapters and members, FACC seeks to contribute to the development and improvement of economic, commercial and financial relations between France and the United States.
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Health Science and Wellness

Friends’ Hospital, which opened in 1817, was created to apply Quaker values to psychiatric care. Rejecting the punishment and physical restraint that were then commonplace in caring for the mentally ill, Quakers called for the “moral treatment” of patients. The original hospital building, attributed to William Strickland, and its pastoral setting on the Tacony Creek were designed to provide a restful, restorative atmosphere in which patients lived as a family, exercised, and worked together in the gardens and on the farm where they grew some of their own food.

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In the heart of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park - historic Chamounix Mansion International Hostel has welcomed overnight guests and groups for more than forty years. Originally built in 1802 as a country home, the mansion rests on a scenic bluff above the Schuylkill River and is convenient to Philadelphia's cultural and historic attractions, sporting events, and restaurants.
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Friends of The Peace Train is a non-profit organization established in 2004 by South African musician and humanitarian, Sharon Katz, to raise awareness and funds for children who lost their parents due to HIV/AIDS and to help young adults become self-sufficient. We provide meals for the hungry, homes for the homeless, training and jobs for the unemployed, and music therapy to give hope and aid in the healing process.
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Civic/Community Organization

Friends of the Wissahickon is a 3,000+ member, non-profit organization founded in 1924.

Mission:
To conserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein.

Vision:
An urban oasis that promotes recreation, conservation, and the enjoyment of park history

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We believe in the Quaker values of respect for all, simplicity, the peaceful resolution of conflict, and a constant search for truth. In the words of George Fox, we seek to teach our students to "walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone." We work to achieve balance between the needs of individuals and our community, in an atmosphere of cooperation and concern for the betterment of all. We value the rich diversity of our urban setting and the opportunities and challenges it provides for the education of our students.