The following organizations participate at various levels in the Abington Community Taskforce. As members, they are strongly encouraged to send a representative to the full membership meetings, held in the Abington School District Administration Building first floor Board Room, 970 Highland Avenue, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thursdays in January, March, June, September, and November.

General Membership Meetings:           Board of Directors Meetings, 1:30 p.m.:
2010                                                             2010
Thursday, January 28                                 Thursday, January 14
Thursday, March 25                                    Thursday, March 11
Thursday, June 3                                         Thursday, May 13

Through their participation, these organizations form a vital community network to initiate and coordinate needed programs for children, young people, and their families. Indicated are some highlights of the programs run by each group.
       

   
 

Abington Art Center
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046  Phone: 215-887-4882

Contact:

Heather Rutledge, Assistant Director

Purpose:

To cultivate the power of the arts--inspiring individuals and strengthening community.
Provides an affordable, safe, and beautiful place for families to experience and participate in the arts.

Programs:

Year-round art classes & summer art camps
Eureka family art workshops held monthly
Free summer concert series, including Kids Fest
Summer "Movies Under the Stars"
Site for community service and Service Learning projects for young people

Web Site: www.abingtonartcenter.org
 

Abington Branch YMCA
1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-884-9622

Contact:

Sean Elliiott, Executive Director
Lindy Rote, Associate Executive Director

Purpose:

To provide a wide range of programs and services that nurture children, strengthen families, build strong communities, and develop healthy spirits, minds, and bodies.

Programs: Youth Development: sports skills and leagues, aquatics, young people's theater
Adolescent Services: teen nights, leaders club, Black Achievers, etc.
Family Services: child care, camps, parent/child programs
Web Site: www.abingtonymca.org

Abington Bureau of Parks & Recreation
515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone: 215-576-5213

Contact: Douglas J. Wendell, Director
Purpose:

Municipal recreation department providing leisure services for the Township of Abington.

Programs: Seasonal sports and arts programs
24-Hour Relay Challenge
Babysitting Classes
Assist with continued development of Abington's Police Athletic League
Web Site: www.abington.org (click Parks & Recreation on left hand menu)
 

Abington Educational Foundation (AEF)
900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-884-4700 ext. 2362 or mccurk@abington.k12.pa.us

Contact: Rodd McCuen, Co-Chair, AEF; Associate Principal, Abington Senior High School
Purpose:

To channel private support for a broad range of innovative educational programs within the Abington School District.

Programs:

Funding educational innovations to be used in grades kindergarten through 12.
Funding mini grants to provide resources for additional items and activities beyond the normal budgeting process.

Web Site:  

Abington Friends School
575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA  19046   Phone:215-886-4350

Contact: Jon Harris, Assistant Head of School for Development, jharris@abingtonfriends.net
Purpose:

A private Quaker school that has served continuously in its Jenkintown location since 1697 and offers education in four divisions:  Early Childhood for ages 3-4, Lower School for Pre-Kindergarten-5th grade, Middle School for Grades 6-8, and Upper School for Grades 9-12.

Programs:

Rigorous college preparatory academic program
Rich offering of courses in the arts and music
Competitive athletic program
Summer enrichment program - AFSEP

Web Site:

www.abingtonfriends.net


Abington Memorial Hospital
1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-481-2000

Contact: Department of Community Health Education: 215-481-2204
Purpose:

Founded in 1914, Abington Memorial Hospital (AMH) is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, 508-bed community teaching hospital. AMH is a comprehensive regional health center serving people in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties. It also has the only accredited Trauma Center in Montgomery County.

Programs: Babysitting workshops, CPR and Sun Safety Classes, Support of Parenting Education, Communicable Disease Clinic
Web Site: www.amh.org

Abington School District
970 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-884-4700

Contact: Dr. Amy F. Sichel, Superintendent of Schools: 215-881-2500
Dr. Leigh Altadonna, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Purpose:

A Kindergarten through 12th grade suburban public school district that serves Abington Township and the Borough of Rockledge.

Programs: Safe Schools Plan for all nine schools
Peer Mediation
Youth Citizen Police Academy with Abington Police Department
D.A.R.E. Program with Abington Police Department.
School Resource Officers through Abington Police Department
Homework Club
Web Site: www.abington.k12.pa.us

Abington Township
1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 267-536-1004

Contact: Office of Administration
Purpose:

Township Mission: to provide the opportunity for our citizens to enjoy a good quality of life through maintaining a safe environment, preserving and enhancing the economic vitality of the community, and administering services efficiently while preserving individual neighborhood identity.

Programs: Community Revitalization
Economic Development
Police/Juvenile Programs
Web Site: www.abington.org

Abington Township No Place For Hate Program
c/o Community Policing Division, Abington Police Department
1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 267-536-1074 (David Rondinelli )

Contact: Joanne Weaver-Stroh and David Rondinelli
Purpose:

Promotes respect for all people

Programs:

Rapid Response Team
Provide support resources for community organizations
Speakers Bureau

Web Site: http://www.abington.org/resident/noplaceforhate.htm

Abington Township Police Department
1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 267-536-1100

Contact: Chief William J. Kelly
Sgt Dan Buckley, Commander, Community Policing: 267-536-1077
Purpose:

To protect the rights, safety, and property of all persons within Abington Township and to otherwise provide professional service to all who come within our care and jurisdiction. Motto: "TO PROTECT AND SERVE WITH PRIDE." Department members are guided by the values of our community and perform their duties in accordance with the United States Constitution; all federal, state, and local laws; and the International Code of Police Ethics.

Programs: Abington PAL: Police Athletic League
KISS: Kids In Safety Seats
Neighborhood Disputes
School Resource Officers
Volunteers in Policing
Youth Aid Panel
Web Site: www.abingtonpd.org
   

Abington Township Public Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-885-5180
Roslyn Branch Library, 2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA 215-886-9818

Contact: Nancy Hammeke Marshall, Director, Abington Township Public Library
Purpose:

To be a central resource facility for Abington Township with a broad range of
services that provide materials, information, and programs for all ages for life-long learning, self-improvement, enjoyment, and continuing education. To stimulate and help improve reading skills for children and young adults and encourage the formation of well-rounded individuals. To communicate and cooperate with area schools to encourage reading and to aid students in learning research skills.

Programs: We provide programs for entertainment, information, instruction, etc. for preschoolers, students, adults, parents, teachers, businesses etc.: Abington and Roslyn READS!, Pajama Parties, Drop-in Story Times, Reading Olympics Book Club for Teens, Creative Journaling for Teens, Ruth Abel Memorial Seminar, Daytime Book Discussion Group, Socrates Café discussion group, Burton Klein lecture series
Web Site: http://abg.mclinc.org
  

Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau
42 North York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: 215-657-4545

Contact: Deborah Sapin-Feldstein, Executive Director
Ellen DeRosa, Prevention Coordinator
Purpose:

A private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to promoting healthy relationships that make a positive difference for youth and their families who may be experiencing challenging circumstances.

Programs: Counseling (families, couples, individuals who are adults or adolescents and play therapy for children)
Foster Care
In-home family support services
Parent education
School- and community-based drug and alcohol prevention programming
Substance Abuse education and intervention
Youth Outreach (prevention education for minority youth)
Web Site: http://www.aldersgateservices.org

Borough of Rockledge
One Park Avenue, Rockledge, PA 19046 Phone: 215-379-8572

Contact: ACT Rep: Janet Seydel janets425@aol.com
Grace Metzinger, Borough Manager
Purpose:

A local municipal government serving 2,600 people in Montgomery County.

Programs: Halloween party
Crime Night Out
Summer Recreation Program
Web Site: www.rockledgeborough.org
  

Briar Bush Nature Center
1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001: 215-887-6603

Contact: Dede Long, Executive Director
Anne-Marie D'Onofrio,, Development Coordinator
Purpose:
  • To provide environmental education to individuals and groups of all ages
  • To protect and nurture a natural wildlife habitat
  • To promote conservation of natural resources by increasing awareness and understanding of the environment
Programs:
  • Individual and Family Programs – Children’s Programs, Youth Enrichment and Camps from preschool through middle school, and Great Escapes/trips for adults
  • Group Programs –Both On-site and Outreach – Elementary School (K-6), Preschool, After School Enrichment, Scouting for boys and girls, Cooperative Games, Organizational Learning and Events, Birthday Parties
  • Special Resources – Talks and Walks, EduCrates (loan boxes), Reference Library, Fairs and Festivals, Volunteer Opportunities, Volunteer Intergenerational Project, Community Service for all ages
Web Site: www.briarbush.org
  

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church
1501 Ferndale Avenue, Abington, PA 19001: 215-659-4054

Contact: Rev. Jason Tourville
Purpose:

To impact families in the northern Philadelphia suburbs with the life and message of Jesus Crhist.

Programs:
  • Youth programs Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
  • Father-Son Trips
  • Prepare/Enrich program for engaged & married couples
Web Site: www.ccf-ag.org

Holy Redeemer Health System
1602 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 Phone: 215-938-3999
Contact: Lisa Hart-Borkowski, Community Program Coordinator
Purpose:

Holy Redeemer Health Systems, with corporate offices in Huntingdon Valley, operates a diversity of health and health-related organizations serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania and Cape May, Atlantic, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey. The system was founded by the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Redeemer.

Programs: Strengthening the family through Effective Parenting Conferences
Healthy KidZone/Weight Management Program
Assorted parenting programs
Web Site: www.holyredeemer.com

Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
2086 Parkview Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-659-2642

Contact: The Rev. Dr. Michael Tavella and The Rev. Amanda Grimmer, Co Pastors
Purpose:

A church in which we praise God and proclaim His Son in the power of the Holy Spirit

Programs: Christian Education - nursery through high school
Youth Groups
Vacation Bible School
Worship
Web Site: www.Holytrinity.net

Jenkintown Day Nursery
Baeder & Hilltop Roads, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone: 215-884-1992

Contact: Kim Jones, Executive Director
Purpose:

To provide quality, affordable educational child care to children of working families, regardless of family income, in a richly diverse atmosphere. Children are taught understanding, tolerance, and readiness skills. Independence, self-esteem, and a positive attitude are promoted.

Programs: Day care for children age two through Kindergarten in six classes.
Cultural Arts Program provides art, music, and dance and movement classes.
Part-time social worker and parenting programs.
Web Site: www.jenkintowndaynursery.com

Kiwanis Club of Glenside
1927 Corinthian Ave., Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-659-1618

Contact: Sheldon Erwine
Purpose:

A service club specializing in youth activities

Programs: Programs: Abington High School Key Club
Abington Junior High School Builders' Club
Glenside Halloween activities
Web Site: http://hometown.aol.com/elm1795/myhomepage/index.html

Living Word Lutheran Church
1250 Easton Road, Roslyn, PA 19001 Phone: 215-884-2821 or pastorgutzler@gmail.com

Contact: The Rev. Michael Gutzler, Pastor
Purpose:

A congregation going forth sharing Christ with the community. "Planted by faith, rooted in hope, reaching out with love."

Programs: Word Alive activities and service projects for grades 5-12
Christian education: Sunday school for nursery to adults: Catechism and Teen Forum to connect faith with "real" life 7th through 12th grade
Worship
Web Site: www.livingword-elca.org

Old York Road Temple - Beth Am
971 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-886-8000

Contact: Rabbi Robert S. Leib and Rabbi Lawrence Sernovitz
Purpose:

A Jewish (reformed) house of worship providing religious, educational, cultural, and social services (programs for membership and the community).

Programs: Annual congregation-wide "Mitzvah Day" program providing a wide variety of human services
On-going inter-generational symposia addressing current issues relating to social behavior
Philanthropic activities such as the annual Red Cross Blood Drive, rummage sales, and regular monthly donations of non-perishable canned goods.
Web Site: www.oyrtbetham.org

Parent Council of Abington School District

Contact: Stacie Perkins, President, Lobie277@verizon.net
Vice President: April Coffman
Purpose:

An umbrella group of all PTOs/PTA;s in the Abington School District to promote better understanding of the issues concerning our children's education. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. in various District schools. Representatives from the School Board, administration, and faculty also attend monthly meetings which are open to all members of Abington Township.

Programs: Monthly meetings featuring guest speakers on education-related topics.
Web Site: -
 

Penn State Abington
1600 Woodland Road, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-881-7339

Contact: Deanna Bosley, Continuing Education
Purpose:

This baccalaureate campus college within a land grant research university creates transformative educational experiences that empower students to forge thier own success as productive, responsible, and discerning citizens of a global society.

Programs:

College prep courses and career exploration programs for teenagers
Saturday youth programs for children and teens
Summer day camp program providing creative educational classes for young people age five to eighteen
Free and reduced price educational and cultural arts programs for families of all ages

Web Site: www.abington,psu.edu

Rockledge Police Department
1 Park Avenue, Rockledge, PA 19111 Phone: 215-379-8801

Contact: James P. Leary, Chief of Police
Purpose:

Provide professional police services to the Rockledge Borough community.

Programs: Community Night Out Against Crime
Web Site: www.rockledgeborough.org  Click Police & Emergency Services
 

RSVP of Montgomery County
Pennwood Building, Suite 605, 2500 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 267-518-0028.

Contact:

Gail Vinikoor, Field Coordinator (Email: rsvpeastern@rsvpmc.org)

Purpose:

To promote volunteer services among area residents 55 and older by providing opportunities for them to use their talents and experiences to meet critical community needs.

Programs: Place volunteers with area non-profit agencies such as schools, hospitals, residential facilities, historic homes, museums, and nature centers.
Speakers Bureau on wide variety of topics
Trained advisors to assist seniors and their families with medical insurance counseling.
Web Site:

www.rsvpmc.org

 

The Center for Parenting Education
1863 Old York Road, Suite B, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-657-5720

Contact: Audrey Krisbergh, Director
Purpose:

To strengthen families by providing parents with support and education that will help them gain the principles, approaches, and skills essential for creating an emotionally healthy environment in which their children can grow.

Programs:

Educational workshops - on specific topics related to healthy parenting; for parents of children of all ages
Toddler Activity Time - a mini pre-school for toddlers and their parents
Play 'n Share - discussion/support group for parents with infants through preschoolers
Discussion group for parents of elementary age children
Book discussion groups
Live, online educational workshops in virtual meeting room; parents attend from comfort of home
Pre-school teacher training
Online narrated articles providing information and support for everyday parenting issues--on website
Lending Library

Web Site: www.centerforparentingeducation.org

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County
18 West Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Phone: 610-277-0932 ext. 235

Contact: Mary Onoma, Executive Director
Lauren Peterson, Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator
Purpose:

To provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and promote sensitivity and awareness in the community through education.

Programs: Safety Rangers
S.A.F.E. (Students Against Fearful Environments)
Prevention Education Programs in schools including "Keeping Touches
Safe and Healthy," "Putting A Stop to Sexual Harassment," and
"Acquaintance Rape and Sexual Assault"
Web Site: www.victimservicescenter.org

Visiting Nurse Association - Community Services
15212 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 Phone: 215-572-7880

Contact: Virginia A. Coombs, MSN, JD, Executive Director
Denise Frottara, Director of Development
Purpose:

A nonprofit agency involved with children and adolescents in a full-service clinic; adult care in home through HHA; speech, vision, and hearing testing in Head Start and area schools; and free home visiting to families.

Programs: Free Home Visiting program to families in need
Full service clinic for children with no insurance
Pre-school speech, vision, and hearing program free to schools with children who are low income
Web Site: www.vnacs.org

Willow Grove Branch - NAACP
P.O. Box 140, Willow Grove, PA 19090 Phone: 215-659-7400

Contact: Dr. Donald Clark, President
Purpose:

To carry out the civil rights responsibility of monitoring discrimination in every aspect of life within the community from Horsham to Jenkintown, including Willow Grove and Abington.

Programs: Host Unity Day the 2nd Saturday in September each year
Advocacy program for educating and informing communities on civil rights responsibilities for quality of life
Host annual Freedom Fund Banquet to recognize people of all races and backgrounds in community who make contributions to anti-discrimination and effective civil rights advocacy, including young people in the schools who make these contributions
Web Site: -
 
     
 

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