The Welcome Table

Where Neighbors Access and Share Resources

The Welcome Table is a resource hub through which neighbors access and share what they need to thrive. Resources are made available through Community Actions that offer food, health coaching, clothing, learning opportunities, help with home repairs, legal support, economic opportunity, and open discussions that spark neighbor-led projects.

Why We Do This Work

At The Welcome Table, we believe everyone should have access to the resources they need to lead a high-quality life. Our Community Actions are designed to advance disruptive change around educational, wealth, health, and other disparities.

How We Do This Work

We are working in partnership with our neighbors and everyone who is connected to the Community of St. James. Everything we do honors and values the people involved, their personal goals, agency in decision-making, and ownership of outcomes. We are constantly listening, learning, and reflecting on ways to do this work better.

Where We Do This Work

The Welcome Table primarily serves the North Philadelphia neighborhood surrounding St. James School and the Church of St. James the Less. It includes the homes and businesses inside the triangle formed by Ridge Avenue, Allegheny Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and is known as RAH. On maps of Philadelphia, RAH is located within the larger neighborhood known as Allegheny West. More broadly we serve the entire St. James School catchment area.

How You Can Support This Work

Volunteer: It takes many hearts and hands to make our work possible. From setting up the farmers market to teaching an adult education class, volunteers are needed. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give your time and connect with others, we’d love to have you join us. To volunteer or learn more, fill out our interest form.

Donate: Your financial contributions help us sustain The Welcome Table’s Community Actions and expand our reach to serve more neighbors. Every contribution, of any size, is welcome and important. To support The Welcome Table, donate to The Community of St. James.

Average of individuals served per month at our Farmer's Market

Home improvements completed in 2025 totaling $22,000 in repairs

Participants in Adult Education classes in 2026

Contact The Welcome Table Team

If you have questions or might want to get involved with our initiatives, we would love to hear from you! Contact Paul Barrett, Director of The Welcome Table:

                     

The Welcome Table Team

Paul Battett

Paul Barrett

Director of The Welcome Table, DEIJ Team Co-Leader, Manager of Human Resources Operations

Paul Barrett

Director of The Welcome Table, DEIJ Team Co-Leader, Manager of Human Resources Operations

John Boccanfuso

Adult Education Coordinator

John Boccanfuso

Adult Education Coordinator

Tiana Jones

Assistant Director of The Welcome Table

Tiana Jones

Assistant Director of The Welcome Table

Hana Jemanah

High School Placement Coordinator & Welcome Table Special Initiatives Associate

Hana Jemanah

High School Placement Coordinator & Welcome Table Special Initiatives Associate

The Rev. Andrew Kellner

Servant Year Program Director

The Rev. Andrew Kellner

Servant Year Program Director

Edward Wolfe

Servant Year Member, Welcome Table

Edward Wolfe

Servant Year Member, Welcome Table
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