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
The Welcome Table Team
Paul Barrett
Director of The Welcome Table, DEIJ Team Co-Leader, Manager of Human Resources OperationsPaul Barrett
Director of The Welcome Table, DEIJ Team Co-Leader, Manager of Human Resources Operations
John Boccanfuso
Adult Education CoordinatorJohn Boccanfuso
Adult Education Coordinator
Tiana Jones
Assistant Director of The Welcome TableTiana Jones
Assistant Director of The Welcome Table
Hana Jemanah
High School Placement Coordinator & Welcome Table Special Initiatives AssociateHana Jemanah
High School Placement Coordinator & Welcome Table Special Initiatives Associate
The Rev. Andrew Kellner
Servant Year Program DirectorThe Rev. Andrew Kellner
Servant Year Program Director

