THEATER
Independence Visitor Center
Holocaust Museum and Educational Center
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave., Room 210, Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4701 • info@hamec.org • hamec.org
Provides theater pieces educating viewers about prejudice, intolerance and
bigotry, as well as heightening awareness that moral courage can move one to
action and assist in improving the lives of others. Offers two plays dealing with
the Holocaust and how everyday people were affected by the Nazi regime.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
Anne Frank Theater Project
Theatre Ariel
P.O. Box 0334 • Merion Station, PA 19066
Administrative mail: 1623 Addison St., Philadelphia, PA 19146
610-667-9230 • info@theatreariel.org • theatreariel.org
Produces new and established plays that illuminate the social, cultural and
spiritual heritage of the Jewish people. Theatre Ariel presents a season of Salon
Theatre performances in the intimate setting of private homes. The theatre
brings Jewish Theatre performances, workshops and lectures to synagogues,
community centers, schools, and community organizations. Synagogues and
community organizations commission Theatre Ariel to create special tailor-
made Jewish theatre programs and events for their constituency.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
599 Market St. • One N. Independence Mall West
1-800-537-7676 questions@phlvisitorcenter.com • PHLVisitorcenter.com
Provides free, comprehensive orientation to the Philadelphia region, including
maps, brochures and ticket sales to many tours and attractions.
Administrative office: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for social service programs
and services of interest to community members.
Lawyer and Informational Referral Line (LRIS)
Philadelphia Bar Association • 1101 Market St. • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-238-6333 • 215-238-6300 • LRIS.Philadelphiabar.org
Provides legal information and referral services. No direct legal assistance given.
KleinLife 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • info@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Provides ongoing support and referral services for: short term counseling,
family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted living
and nursing home transition, medical and health related issues (including
adaptive equipment), and utility shut off notice resolutions and advocacy.
Montgomery County Administrative Information
610-278-3000 • montcopa.org
Abramson Care Advisors
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Senior-care professionals available 24/7 to provide free telephone advice to
older adults and their families who have questions or concerns regarding
aging or aging services.
Bucks County Administrative Information
Bucks County Courthouse • 215-348-6000 • 1-888-942-8257 • buckscounty.org
Senior Law Center
Two Penn Center • 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1501
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-988-1242 (helpline) • 1-877-727-7529 • seniorlawcenter.org
Provides civil legal services and community education to Philadelphia
residents aged 60 and over and provides free legal advice, information
and referral services statewide.
CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights
and Interests of the Elderly
PCA Help Line
City of Philadelphia
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1500 • Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-545-5728 or 1-800-356-3606 • carie.org
Provides outreach, education, advocacy and information to older adults,
caregivers and service providers. Assists older people living in the community
or in long-term-care facilities with problem-solving and complaint resolution.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
642 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-765-9040 or 1-888-482-9060 (outside Philadelphia)
Fax: 215-765-9066 • info@pcacares.org • pcacares.org
Offers comprehensive information and referrals for all programs and services
of interest to senior citizens. 215-765-9041 (for the hearing-impaired).
1709 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
211 or 215-665-2500 • 1-866-964-7922
info@211sepa.org • unitedforimpact.org • 211sepa.org
General information and referral service under the auspices of the United Way.
Serves the five-county Greater Philadelphia area.
311 • 215-686-2181
philly311@phila.gov • phila.gov • 215-686-2181 • Fax#: 215-686-2180
1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chester County Administrative Information
Chester County Courthouse
610-344-6000 • chesco.org
Delaware County Administrative Information
Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
610-891-4000 • 855-889-7827 (crisis line) • webmaster@co.delaware.pa.us •
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