Resources for Small Businesses
Are you an East Falls small business owner, or an aspiring East Falls small business owner? We want to hear from you. Email michelle.feldman@eastfallspa.com to learn about small business resources, and how to get involved with EFDC’s efforts to support and grow our entrepreneurial community!
Department of Commerce
Storefront Improvement Program
Outdoor Dining Program
The Philadelphia Streets Department
Mural Arts Philadelphia
PHL Clean Corridors Program
Community Partnership Program
InStore Forgivable Loan Program
Startup PHL
Soak It Up Adoption
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
City of Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development
City of Philadelphia | Plastic Bag Ban
Community Groups and Resources
East Falls Community Council
nonprofit, Registered Community Organization organization, established for the primary purpose of improving living conditions in East Falls through the cooperative action of area residents.
Contact: 267-514-4147
P.O. Box 12672 Philadelphia, PA 19129
www.eastfallscommunity.org
East Falls Town Watch
resolve neighborhood complaints, neighborhood security patrols, promoting quality of life, and graffiti clean-up.
Contact: 215-848-2033
3540 Indian Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129
East Falls Forward
East Falls Forward (EFF) is a registered community organization (RCO) dedicated to making East Falls a walkable, sustainable neighborhood with attractive places to eat, shop, and do business.
www.instagram.com/eastfallsfwd
East Falls Now
news & events for the East Falls Community.
www.eastfallscommunity.org/east-falls-now
The Old Academy Players
non-profit community theater located in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. The Old Academy building was constructed in 1819 and has been our home since 1932. Both Grace Kelly and Robert Prosky started their acting careers on our stage.
Contact: 215-843-1109
3540 Indian Queen Lane, 19129
www.oldacademyplayers.org
East Falls Tree Tenders
Environmental organization
Contact: 215-849-2474
3114 W. Coulter Street, 19129
East Falls Historical Society
Maintains the historic past and enrich the present community of East Falls by establishing an historic presence in East Falls. The society shall seek to create an awareness and appreciation of our historic heritage and to promote the discovery, preservation, and continuation of the history of East Falls.
Contact: 215-848-8396
3304 Queen Lane, 19129
www.eastfallscommunity.com/efhs
Falls of Schuykill Library
Serves the community of East Falls with a variety of programs for all ages.
Contact: 215-685-2093
3501 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/branches/branch.cfm?loc=FAL
Contact: friendsofthefalls@gmail.com
www.eastfallslibraryfriends.org
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/branches/branch.cfm?loc=FAL
East Falls Community Fridge
The East Falls Community Fridge provides no-cost fresh, high quality produce and fresh stocked every day.
If you know (or are) a family who could use some extra groceries this week, please swing by and grab what you need! There are grocery bags in the door of the fridge so you can carry out your food.
Location: 3507 Midvale Avenue, in front of Vault + Vine and across from the Mifflin School.
www.eastfallscommunityfridge.com
www.facebook.com/East-Falls-Community-Fridge-107312674636631
www.instagram.com/eastfallscommunityfridge
Contact: friendsofthefalls@gmail.com
www.eastfallslibraryfriends.org
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/branches/branch.cfm?loc=FAL
