Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 2:00–5:00 PM at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford, PA for our annual Homecoming fundraiser. This
Our Gracious Sponsors As we celebrate a decade of serving the Southwest Philadelphia community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors whose generous support
The Reverend Aisha Brooks-Johnson is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Central High School (‘92 – Class of 251) and holds a Bachelor
Reverend Cean James is the Senior Pastor of Salt & Light, an interdenominational, intergenerational congregation worshiping and working in Southwest Philadelphia and Mt. Airy. In
Buff has been offering group and individual spiritual direction since 2006 at Wayne Presbyterian Church and also at St. David’s Episcopal Church. She received spiritual
Reverend Sharell Shippen is the Youth and Young Adults Pastor of Salt and Light, an interdenominational, intergenerational congregation worshiping and working in Southwest Philadelphia and
Ashley Rossi is a teaching elder in the PCUSA, serving as the Director of Donor Relations for The Common Place. Her previous positions include serving as associate
Gene Burke serves as Director of Operations for The Common Place (TCP), where he leads strategic planning, program implementation, and organizational systems that support TCP’s
Rev. Holland, a native of Philadelphia, joined The Common Place leadership team in 2018 as Convening Pastor and with him his gifts of strategic planning,
The Common Place (TCP) provides holistic support to children and their families in SW Philadelphia through educational programs, food sovereignty, community collaboration and welcome.
We actively stand with our surrounding community in supporting youth and inspiring them to reach their highest potential.
There are many ways to support The Common Place! Financial contributions are one means of empowering The Common Place to fulfill its mission.
