About Us
Our Story
Welcome to Caring People Alliance, where we proudly operate three Boys & Girls Clubs strategically located in North, South, and West Philadelphia—areas where our support makes the greatest impact. While these facilities are known as Boys & Girls Clubs, they are much more than that; they are community center-shaped buildings that serve as vital hubs of activity.
At Caring People Alliance, we redefine the traditional Boys & Girls Club model. We keep our doors open as often as possible to serve a broader community. When school is in session, our Clubs become spaces for senior citizens to gather for meals and socialization. During the day, our fun learning environments host Pre-K programs, which are open year-round and free of charge. After school and throughout the summer, school-aged and high-school youth engage in skill-building activities, learning opportunities, recreation, and mentorship with positive role models. We extend our hours into the late evening to provide a safe haven and constructive activities that keep youth off the streets and focused on building their futures.
Our commitment goes beyond activities. Our kitchens serve nutritious meals—breakfast, lunch, and supper—amounting to nearly 150,000 meals each year.
We are more than your typical Boys & Girls Club organization; we've always aimed higher. While we are proud to be part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America movement, we cater to a broader demographic, supporting entire families. This holistic approach defines who we are: Caring People Alliance—dedicated individuals changing lives within the walls of our three Boys & Girls Clubs.
Despite our impactful work, we often fly under the radar with donors and funders in Philadelphia. We are not affiliated with the larger Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia, but we deliver comparable, if not more extensive, services across age groups and families. That's why we proudly embrace our identity as underdogs in fundraising—because Philadelphia loves an underdog.
Join us in making a difference. Together, we are Caring People Alliance, transforming communities and empowering futures.
Our History
Caring People Alliance traces its origins back to 1932, a time when the United States was gripped by the Great Depression. Founded in Philadelphia as the Crime Prevention Association of Philadelphia by Charles Edwin Fox, District Attorney of Philadelphia, and Samuel S. Fels, a local philanthropist, the organization emerged with a clear mission: to help youth affected by the economic crisis find jobs and engage in social and recreational programs that would improve their lives and increase their future opportunities.
By 1937, the organization's impact and vision were recognized when it was granted a charter to become the first Philadelphia chapter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This new affiliation focused on workforce development for young boys in Philadelphia, building their character, and providing better options for vulnerable youth.
The 1970s marked a significant milestone as the organization became one of the first to include girls in its name and mission, evolving to serve young women and girls. Unlike many other Boys & Girls Clubs, the organization took on the challenge of supporting Philadelphia children with complex needs, such as those in juvenile detention, facing truancy, or in the foster care system. These complexities underscored the necessity of a holistic approach—supporting not only the youth but also their families and communities.
This comprehensive support system led to a transformative change by the turn of the century, as the Crime Prevention Association became Caring People Alliance. This new name reflected a broader mission to uplift entire families and communities in Philadelphia, embodying the belief that to fully address the complexities of young lives, one must support the environments they grow up in.
Today, Caring People Alliance continues to uphold this legacy, providing essential services and opportunities that foster resilience, empowerment, and positive change for future generations in Philadelphia.
Our Mission
To reduce poverty and injustice by providing high quality services that nurture positive child and youth development, stable families across the life cycle, and thriving communities.
Our Vision
Caring People Alliance will provide the highest quality services that propel extraordinary achievement in the young, help familiess build intergenerational wealth nurture our elders and create safe, healthy, and vibrant communities.
Our Core Beliefs
Caring People Alliance believes that in nurturing positive child and youth development, we can encourage family stability. Our belief is that in providing these essential, life-enhancing community services, we not only offer hope and opportunity, but we can strive to help our neighbors thrive.
