Cornerstone Christian Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy is a private independent school that has served Southwest Philadelphia since 1988. Cornerstone has been a long-standing mission partner of Wayne Presbyterian Church and was instrumental in shaping the vision of The Common Place. The school now houses its Development Offices in The Common Place and holds school events, including Chapel, in the building.
Salt & Light Community Church
Salt & Light Community Church is a
congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and United Church of Christ (UCC) Formed from the union of New Spirit Community Church (PCUSA) and Grace Christian Fellowship (UCC), this faith community has served the Southwest neighborhood from the corner of 58th Street and Chester Avenue since 2020. Salt & Light worships in the sanctuary of The Common Place on Sunday mornings at 10:30.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinnicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum was established for 
the purpose of preserving, restoring, and developing the natural area known as Tinicum Marsh. In addition, the refuge was established to provide environmental education and an opportunity to study nature. Today, the refuge leads by example in providing environmental education and recreational programming in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties.
Trellis For Tomorrow: Food For All
Trellis for Tomorrow‘s Food for All is an innovative organic garden 
program providing life-giving, high-impact opportunities for corporations, universities, faith communities, and other groups looking for meaningful community engagement. Trellis staff work together with partner organizations to design and install attractive raised-bed gardens on site, and provide a full stewardship plan for the garden and education of all volunteers
Wayne Presbyterian Church (WPC)
Wayne Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The Common Place was founded in 2013 as a ministry of the Wayne Church, and WPC pastors and members support this ministry through their time, talent, and treasure.
Sankofa Farms at Bartram’s Garden
Sankofa Community Farm is a 3.5-acre community-based crop farm, rooted in the experience of the African Diaspora. As a spiritually centered farm, Sankofa prioritizes reverence for Spirit, human beings, and our relationship to the myriad beings beneath and above the soil.
Gulph Creek Development
Gulph Creek Development is a leading mid-Atlantic hotel development and management company.
Friends of The Common Place
We are grateful for the partnership of organizations who support The Common Place through prayer, service, and/or financial gifts:
- Abington Presbyterian Church (Abington, PA)
- Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church (Bryn Mawr, PA)
- Grace Presbyterian Church (Jenkintown, PA)
- Harrisonburg Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, VA)
- The Presbytery of Philadelphia
- St. John’s Presbyterian Church (Devon, PA)
- The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, PA)
- Lenape Valley Presbytery (New Britain)