We, as many others, have struggled with whether to celebrate this year. With so much of American Ideals having been decimated we decided to create our own space. We still hold these truths to be self-evident and worth fighting for... that all people are created equally and are endowed with the inalienable rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

For the 250 anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marginalized communities unite to celebrate each other.

From our queer leaders such as Baron Friedrich von Steuben to the sacrifices of Crispus Attucks.

We remember figures like Crispus Attucks, Phillis Wheatley, Prince Hall, James Armistead Lafayette, Salem Poor, Peter Salem, Colonel Tye, Elizabeth Freeman, and the countless enslaved people whose names were never recorded but who fought wherever freedom was promised.

Our history is the foundation of this nation and we will celebrate them.

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We also gather for those still fighting for liberation today. From our Black and Brown communities, LGBTQIA+ people, trans and gender-expansive people, immigrants under attack by ICE, people with disabilities, women, workers, youth, rural farm workers, Appalachian miners, and everyone still demanding safety, dignity, and justice. History may seem boring at first, but remembering the people have been fighting this struggle for centuries is the empowerment we need to succeed! Freedom remains unfinished, and we're never giving up.

Join UDTJ in celebrating the end of Pride Month by painting a paper fan!

We’re hosting a fan painting workshop and you should totally come!

No prior painting experience required! Just a space to hang out and let your creative side flourish!

June 30th

4 PM - 6PM

115 Fairfield Ave, 2nd Floor, Upper Darby

Ages 14-18

Food & materials provided. Pull up!

This event is open to all!

This is a free, open-to-all LGBTQIA+ community social to network, meet new people, and make friends.

Join U.D.T.J. Community Center and Recovery Works PA for our Monthly Outreach at 69th Street Terminal. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, our staff and dedicated volunteers provide resource bags, warm meals, harm reduction supplies, and on-site referrals to connect unhoused and vulnerable community members with the support and services they need. Through compassion, dignity, and community care, we work to meet immediate needs while helping individuals access longer-term resources and assistance.

Interested in becoming a UDTJ Monthly Outreach Volunteer? We would love to have you join us! Please email our Director of Resources and Services at Kayla@udtj.org for more information about volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to donate items to support our Monthly Outreach program or the UDTJ Resource Closet, please email us to coordinate your donation.

Need to schedule a time to drop off donations, visit the center, or learn more about available resources? Please contact us by email and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

The UDTJ Resource Closet provides essential items and supportive resources to community members in need. Available items vary based on donations and current inventory. Your generosity helps us continue supporting unhoused, vulnerable, and underserved individuals throughout Delaware County.

A Safe Space for Teens to Talk, Connect, and Be Heard

Being a teen today comes with real pressure — school, social media, friendships, family stress, identity, and mental health. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Our Teen Peer Support Group is a confidential, supportive space where young people can connect with others who understand what they’re going through. This group is facilitated by trained peer leaders and adult mentors who center respect, empathy, and real conversation.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?

Teens ages 14–18
All identities and backgrounds welcome.

Why Peer Support Matters

Research shows that peer connection reduces isolation, improves emotional resilience, and lowers the risk of substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Early support builds long-term strength.

Cost

Free to attend

Sign Up

Heated Rivalry Pre-Pride Party

Delco Pride is kicking off Pride season with a night of music, community, and playful rivalry at Off The Rail in Media, Pennsylvania. Come join us after Lansdowne Pride!

Join us for Heated Rivalry: Pre-Pride Party on Saturday, May 30. This 18+ event will bring together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for a high-energy night before Pride weekend officially begins. Guests can expect music, dancing, a party atmosphere, and a Shane & Ilya Look-Alike Contest for anyone who thinks they have what it takes. Prize is $100

Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM
Location: Off The Rail, Media, Pennsylvania
Age: 18+ event, 21+ to drink
Suggested Donation: $20
Donate: www.donorbox.org/delcopride

Come out, bring your friends, and help us start Pride season with one stage, two sides, and no holding back.

A Safe Space Social for Teens

Looking for a place where you can just be yourself? Join us for our monthly Teen Safe Space Social, a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can connect with others, talk openly, and take a break from the pressure of everyday life.

This isn’t a lecture or a program where you’re told what to do. It’s real conversations, real people, and a space built for you.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?
Teens ages 14–18. All identities and backgrounds are welcome.

Cost
Free to attend

Come hang out, meet new people, and be part of a space where you belong.

No RSVP Needed!

🌈 Join the LGBTQIA+ Circle at U.D.T.J. Community Center! 🌈

Happening every 3rd Thursday of the month, this program is designed to celebrate identity, build community, and have fun together! Enjoy free activities like Paint Nights, Journaling, Movie Nights, Board Games, Community Dinners, Nature Walks, and more all in a safe, affirming space.

💜 The best part? It’s completely free for everyone! Connect, create memories, and form lasting friendships.

If you or someone you know is interested, sign up today and join the Circle! 🌟

https://forms.gle/gRqpKGvhHVm71XuJ8

DelCo Activists Monthly Brunch

RSVP Link

Join us for the DelCo Activists Monthly Brunch at the UDTJ Community Center! This is a vibrant and inclusive gathering for activists and community members passionate about social justice and direct action. Share ideas, tips, and strategies for protesting and organizing, while building connections with like-minded individuals in a welcoming environment.

Event Highlights:

• Discuss and organize local community efforts for social justice

• Share tips and tricks for effective protesting and direct actions

• Enjoy a potluck-style brunch (BYOB – Bring Your Own Brunch or Beverage!)

• UDTJ will supply donuts, coffee, and lights snacks with a rotating potluck for additional brunch supplies.

• PLEASE RSVP SO WE KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE TO EXPECT!

Details:
When: Every third Sunday of the month, from 11 AM to 1 PM
Where: UDTJ Community Center, 115 Fairfield Ave, Second Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Who: Open to all DelCo activists and community members
Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged to support UDTJ's ongoing efforts)

Together, we’ll build stronger networks and strategies to create lasting change in our communities. Bring your favorite dish to share and let’s make a difference!

The 2026 Delaware County AAPI Heritage Festival will feature performances that celebrate tradition, movement, music, and community from across Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

This year’s performers include:

• Cheng’s Martial Arts School

• University City Bhangra

• Jaisohn Youth Drum Group

• An Nam Steps Vietnamese Dance Group

• Children’s Group Dance “Gaiwan Tea”

• Solo singing by Mr. Xue

Join us for a family-friendly celebration filled with live performances, food, vendors, activities, and community connection.

Saturday, May 16th

11 AM–2 PM

Naylor’s Run Park (Upper Darby)

✨ Join the BIPOC Circle at U.D.T.J. Community Center! ✨

Happening every 2nd Thursday of the month, this new program, except for the kickoff this month, will be on the last Thursday of the month. This new program is all about connection, fun, and community. Come hang out with us for free activities like Nature Walks, Paint Nights, Journaling, Board Games, Movie Nights, Community Dinners, and so much more!

🎉 The best part? Everything is completely free for the community! It’s a great way to relax, try something new, and make lasting friendships.

If you or someone you know is interested, don’t wait; sign up today and join the fun! 💛

https://forms.gle/gRqpKGvhHVm71XuJ8

A Safe Space Social for Teens

Looking for a place where you can just be yourself? Join us for our monthly Teen Safe Space Social, a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can connect with others, talk openly, and take a break from the pressure of everyday life.

This isn’t a lecture or a program where you’re told what to do. It’s real conversations, real people, and a space built for you.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?
Teens ages 14–18. All identities and backgrounds are welcome.

Cost
Free to attend

Come hang out, meet new people, and be part of a space where you belong.

No RSVP Needed!

A Safe Space for Teens to Talk, Connect, and Be Heard

Being a teen today comes with real pressure — school, social media, friendships, family stress, identity, and mental health. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Our Teen Peer Support Group is a confidential, supportive space where young people can connect with others who understand what they’re going through. This group is facilitated by trained peer leaders and adult mentors who center respect, empathy, and real conversation.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?

Teens ages 14–18
All identities and backgrounds welcome.

Why Peer Support Matters

Research shows that peer connection reduces isolation, improves emotional resilience, and lowers the risk of substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Early support builds long-term strength.

Cost

Free to attend

Sign Up

🚀 Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp – A 10-Week After-School Program!

Are you ready to level up your leadership and create real change in your community? Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp is a free 10-week after-school program designed to equip young leaders with the tools to advocate for social justice, policy change, and racial equity.

📍 Where? UDTJ Community Center
📅 When? Every Tuesday from 4 PM –6 PM
🎓 Who? High school students passionate about making a difference
💰 Incentive? Complete the program and earn a $200 VISA Gift Card!

Participants will explore public health, racial equity, and policy change, take part in a community mapping field trip, and develop real-world action projects to tackle local issues. The program culminates in a mock school board or city council presentation, where students will showcase their advocacy skills to community leaders.

🔥 Spots are limited—sign up now and take your advocacy to the next level!

RSVP

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community of all ages! This is a welcoming and inclusive space where you can meet new people, make friends, hang out, and have an overall good time. We ask that all attendees respect others to maintain a safe and friendly environment.

Event Highlights:

• Light snacks

• Movie Day!

Details:

• When: Thursday, April 24th, 2026

• Where: UDTJ Community Center, 115 Fairfield Ave, Second Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19082

• Who: Open to everyone, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and allies 14 and up!

• Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged to help sustain the center)

The goal of Safe Space Socials is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized community members to build connections, form friendships, and be themselves.

• Posted In: SSS, Peer-Support Groups

🚀 Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp – A 10-Week After-School Program!

Are you ready to level up your leadership and create real change in your community? Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp is a free 10-week after-school program designed to equip young leaders with the tools to advocate for social justice, policy change, and racial equity.

📍 Where? UDTJ Community Center
📅 When? Every Tuesday from 4 PM –6 PM
🎓 Who? High school students passionate about making a difference
💰 Incentive? Complete the program and earn a $200 VISA Gift Card!

Participants will explore public health, racial equity, and policy change, take part in a community mapping field trip, and develop real-world action projects to tackle local issues. The program culminates in a mock school board or city council presentation, where students will showcase their advocacy skills to community leaders.

🔥 Spots are limited—sign up now and take your advocacy to the next level!

RSVP

Spring Into Support: A UDTJ Spring Reset

This month, we’re switching things up with a lowkey, come-and-go Spring Reset instead of a traditional resource fair. Think cozy, welcoming, and actually fun, a space to hang out, grab what you need, and just be.

Stop by to build your own self-care kit, explore our mutual aid tables with free essentials, and spend time in a relaxed environment with snacks, music, and yes, cute plants!

We’re keeping things interactive and community-centered, with space to journal, decompress, and share what support you’d like to see this season, only if you feel like it: no pressure, no formalities, just community.

Whether you’re looking for resources, connection, or a fresh start after the winter months, this space is here for you. Come through, bring a friend, and take what you need

Growing - Healing in our Community
A Mental Health & Wellness Workshop

6PM - 8 PM | 3001 Garrett Rd Ste A, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Free • Open to All • Supplies Provided

Take a moment to slow down, connect, and grow. Join us for a hands-on workshop where caring for a plant becomes a way to care for yourself.

What to Expect:

• Pick and pot your own plant

• Decorate your pot with affirmations

• Learn simple plant care basics

• Reflect on growth, patience, and self-care

We’ll explore:

• Watering = checking in with yourself

• Sunlight = what gives you energy

• Pruning = letting go of what no longer serves you

No experience needed. Just come as you are.

Leave with your own plant, new tools for self-care, and a reminder that growth takes time.

🌈 Join the LGBTQIA+ Circle at U.D.T.J. Community Center! 🌈

Happening every 3rd Thursday of the month, this program is designed to celebrate identity, build community, and have fun together! Enjoy free activities like Paint Nights, Journaling, Movie Nights, Board Games, Community Dinners, Nature Walks, and more all in a safe, affirming space.

💜 The best part? It’s completely free for everyone! Connect, create memories, and form lasting friendships.

If you or someone you know is interested, sign up today and join the Circle! 🌟

https://forms.gle/gRqpKGvhHVm71XuJ8

🚀 Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp – A 10-Week After-School Program!

Are you ready to level up your leadership and create real change in your community? Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp is a free 10-week after-school program designed to equip young leaders with the tools to advocate for social justice, policy change, and racial equity.

📍 Where? UDTJ Community Center
📅 When? Every Tuesday from 4 PM –6 PM
🎓 Who? High school students passionate about making a difference
💰 Incentive? Complete the program and earn a $200 VISA Gift Card!

Participants will explore public health, racial equity, and policy change, take part in a community mapping field trip, and develop real-world action projects to tackle local issues. The program culminates in a mock school board or city council presentation, where students will showcase their advocacy skills to community leaders.

🔥 Spots are limited—sign up now and take your advocacy to the next level!

RSVP

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community of all ages! This is a welcoming and inclusive space where you can meet new people, make friends, hang out, and have an overall good time. We ask that all attendees respect others to maintain a safe and friendly environment.

Event Highlights:

• Food, pizza, snacks, and party games.

• Adult Spring Social.

Details:

• When: Fridays & Saturdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

• Where: UDTJ Community Center, 115 Fairfield Ave, Second Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19082

• Who: Open to everyone, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and allies 18 and up!

• Cost: Free entry (Donations encouraged to help sustain the center)

The goal of Safe Space Socials is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized community members to build connections, form friendships, and be themselves.

A Safe Space Social for Teens

Looking for a place where you can just be yourself? Join us for our monthly Teen Safe Space Social, a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can connect with others, talk openly, and take a break from the pressure of everyday life.

This isn’t a lecture or a program where you’re told what to do. It’s real conversations, real people, and a space built for you.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?
Teens ages 14–18. All identities and backgrounds are welcome.

Cost
Free to attend

Come hang out, meet new people, and be part of a space where you belong.

No RSVP Needed!

We’re bringing the vibes with a Beyoncé Night at the UDTJ Community Center! Come chill, hang out, listen to Beyoncé, and tap into your most Sasha Fierce self 💛

This is a low-pressure, welcoming space to just be yourself, meet new people, and enjoy good music, snacks, and community.

✨ Music, games, and good vibes
🍕 Free food + snacks
📸 Photo moments + fun activities

Whether you want to sing along, dance, or just relax and hang out, you’re welcome here.

📍 UDTJ Community Center, 115 Fairfield Ave, 2nd Floor, Upper Darby
🕒 6:00PM To 9:00PM
👥 18+ | LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and allies welcome

Come feel confident, connected, and a little more Sasha Fierce ✨

🚀 Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp – A 10-Week After-School Program!

Are you ready to level up your leadership and create real change in your community? Level Up: Advocacy Bootcamp is a free 10-week after-school program designed to equip young leaders with the tools to advocate for social justice, policy change, and racial equity.

📍 Where? UDTJ Community Center
📅 When? Every Tuesday from 4 PM –6 PM
🎓 Who? High school students passionate about making a difference
💰 Incentive? Complete the program and earn a $200 VISA Gift Card!

Participants will explore public health, racial equity, and policy change, take part in a community mapping field trip, and develop real-world action projects to tackle local issues. The program culminates in a mock school board or city council presentation, where students will showcase their advocacy skills to community leaders.

🔥 Spots are limited—sign up now and take your advocacy to the next level!

RSVP

A Safe Space for Teens to Talk, Connect, and Be Heard

Being a teen today comes with real pressure — school, social media, friendships, family stress, identity, and mental health. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Our Teen Peer Support Group is a confidential, supportive space where young people can connect with others who understand what they’re going through. This group is facilitated by trained peer leaders and adult mentors who center respect, empathy, and real conversation.

What to Expect

• Open, judgment-free discussions

• Support around stress, anxiety, and relationships

• Conversations about identity and belonging

• Tools for coping and emotional regulation

• Community, connection, and shared understanding

No lectures. No pressure. Just real talk.

Who Can Attend?

Teens ages 14–18
All identities and backgrounds welcome.

Why Peer Support Matters

Research shows that peer connection reduces isolation, improves emotional resilience, and lowers the risk of substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Early support builds long-term strength.

Cost

Free to attend

Sign Up