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The Liberia Education Project (LEP) began as a result of a vision by Jacob G. Madehdou, a member of the Somerton United Methodist Church (SUMC), Philadelphia, PA and native of Liberia, West Africa. SUMC is a relatively small church in Northeast Philadelphia (less than 200 members and a weekly attendence of 50).

We believe micro-lending promotes economic opportunity and political stability in the Middle East.

LendforPeace is a 501(c)3 that aims to maximize the impact of microfinance in the Palestinian Territories.

At LendforPeace, you can lend directly to micro-entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Terroritories, helping to create economic and political stability in the region. With help from our friends at Kiva.org, you can be sure your capital will be delivered to the entrepreneur of your choice, along with the training and guidance to get them off the ground.

The process is simple. Browse profiles of entrepreneurs. Lend directly to their growing business. And sit back and watch your money change lives.

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), founded in 1929, is the oldest and most widely respected Hispanic civil rights organization in the United States of America. LULAC was created at a time in our country’s history when Hispanics were denied basic civil and human rights, despite contributions to American society. The founders of LULAC created an organization that empowers its members to create and develop opportunities where they are needed most.

The International Rehabilitation Foundation moves global leaders towards universal access to rehabilitation medicine and amplifies the movement that contributes to promoting a society with a better chance for those with disabilities to recover, rebuild, and lead their lives.

The Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Service Center (GPASS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, based in the Olney/Logan area, is dedicated to providing assistance to residents citywide, connecting people with needed resources and information, bridging the cultural and language gap, strengthening families, enriching lives, and sustaining communities.

Department of Housing Counseling

Chima Steakhouse (pronounced “She-ma”) is an elegant Brazilian steakhouse offering a most unique fine dining experience. The name Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is derived from the word chimarrão, which is a typical drink from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil and is greatly enjoyed by the people of that region. Chimarrão is a Gaucho tradition that follows the peasants and townsfolk everyday living. The name comes from the Spanish word, Cimarron, which is of colonial origin and means “bitter taste.” The drink was served by the friendly and hospitable Guarani Indians to their Spanish guests, who were greatly impressed. The Guarani Indians were unique, not just because of their docile and happy nature, but also for their proud, dignified manner and their constant consumption of this exceptional beverage. It didn’t take long for the colonists to recognize the curative and invigorating properties of chimarrão.

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP) is a nonprofit organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It was organized in exclusively charitable and educational purposes. Our mission includes, but is not limited to, promoting and fostering relationships between Asian American and non-Asian communities, providing technical assistance and educational services for the start-up and growth of Asian American businesses, and bringing together Asian American business owners and professions, serving as a liaison between the federal, state and local governments and other chambers of commerce organizations, and promoting education programs to increase awareness of Asian American businesses.

We're moving! Our new address is 211 N 13th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. We will be open at the new address on March 18, 2019.