Safe Space Socials

EVERYONE (AGE INCLUSIVE)

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:

• Free food and candy!

• Fun activities and games!

• Great music!

• It’s HALLOWEEN! COSTUMES OF ANY AND ALL KINDS ARE WELCOME!

Details:

• When: Wednesday Oct 30th from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone!

• Cost: Free entry

• Parking: Upper Darby Municipal Lot: 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA, 19082

  • Passport Parking App: $1.00/hr

  • Quarters available for free at the UDTJ Community Center with our community parking fee jar.

• Public Transit: 101/102 Trolley Lines, 69th Street Terminal. (Leave station following the trolley tracks back towards the US Post Office.

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

ADULT ONLY (18+)

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 & Snacks,

• BYOB 21+,

• Fun activities and games,

• Great music,

• It’s HALLOWEEN! COSTUMES OF ANY AND ALL KINDS ARE WELCOME!

Details:

• When: Saturday Oct 26th from 5::30 PM to 9 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone 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.

Delaware County Recovery Peer Support Group:

All workshops are offered in a virtual format. Feel free to attend via zoom.

RSVP using the link below!

Our monthly peer support group are for individuals 18+ and up who are in recovery from opioid use disorder and/or substance use disorder.

These community peer support groups are designed to give residents in Delaware County a safe space to build friendships, support each other in recovery, and learn more about the resources available to them. These support meet-ups are meant to provide a safe inclusive and supportive environment for individuals who have been impacted by or are battling OUD/SUD. You are not alone.

📅 Date: Oct 25th, 2024

🕖 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

🏠 Venue: Virtual - Zoom

State of LGBTQ+ Pennsylvania

Join us for a town hall at Upper Darby’s One Center on October 22nd, 2024 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. The town hall will provide the community with the ability to learn directly from leading local, state, and national LGBTQ+ Policy experts on the current landscape and the work towards equality, equity, and and inclusion ahead.

Event Highlights:

• Panel Discussion

• Open Q&A

• Translation in Spanish will be available.

• Participating Organizations:

  • U.D.T.J.,

  • Human Rights Campaign,

  • ACLU Pennsylvania,

  • Eastern PA Trans Equity Project,

  • Pennsylvania Youth Congress,

  • Centro De Apoyo Comunitario.

Details:

• When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

• Where: Upper Darby One Center, 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082.

• Who: Open to everyone!

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 3pm - 6pm as we partner with Mosaic Medical Center and other organizations to provide free HIV and STD testing, safe sex kits, and recovery / harm reduction resources in the Upper Darby Township Municipal Parking Lot, at 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby Pa, 19082.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 18 and older. 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:

• Movie Night - Warm Bodies

Details:

• When: Saturday 18th from 5:30 PM to 8 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 18 and older

• 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.

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

• Speed Friending! Come make friends with other marginalized community members!

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

• 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.

Join us on Zoom on the Third Tuesday from 4 PM to 6 PM for our LGBTQ Peer-Support Group. This session will focus on offering a supportive space for LGBTQ individuals facing mental health challenges in the LGBTQ Community, and its effects on us as individuals. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Join us on Zoom from 4 PM to 6 PM for our BIPOC Support Group. This session will focus on offering a supportive space for BIPOC individuals facing mental health challenges. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 18 and older. 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

• May your own Pride Flags and Pom Poms!

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 18 and older

• 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.

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

• Fun activities and games - Group’s choice! You pick the activity!

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

• 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.

Join us on Zoom from 4 PM to 6 PM for our BIPOC Support Group. This session will focus on offering a supportive space for BIPOC individuals facing mental health challenges. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Join us in Naylor’s Run Park for our National Coming Out Day Celebration!

What to expect:

• This is our first year doing our annual picnic as a full fledged celebration. We have 15 - 20 vendors coming to provide resources and services to our community! We will also have a food truck and mobile HIV/STD testing van from Mosaic Medical Center in Sharon Hill!

• Event Grounds: National Coming Out Day will take place in Naylor’s Run Park. Use the entrance near 1550 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082. ENTRANCE IS UNDER THE TROLLEY BRIDGE! The weather is looking great for Saturday! This is a park so bug spray is recommended. Public parking will be located across the street in Barclay Square Shopping Center.

  Some of our vendors we would like to highlight are as follows:

  • Recovery Works-PA,

  • Human Rights Campaign,

  • Desayunos Eatery,

  • Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania,

  • ACLU-PA,

  • Free Mom Hugs,

  • Delaware County System of Care,

  • Malvern Behavioral Health,

  • Mosaic Medical Program at ACG Health,

  • Child and Family Focus, Delaware County Prevention Education Program,

  • Housing Equality Center of Pa,

  • UDTJ Community Center,

  • and so much more!

  We will be having some drag performances around 3:30PM from performer Mister Right! 

  We have some fun activities in the park including jenga, lawn games, frisbee, etc! The whole event is age inclusive and community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy and celebrate National Coming Out Day with us in the park!

  Our event is rain or shine but in the event of inclement weather we will put out a notice at least 48 hours in advance. Attendees should park at the Barclay Square Parking Lot located on Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA , 19082 and cross under the trolley bridge! 

Come join the celebration!

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 Night - Monster House

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

• 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.

Join us at the Upper Darby International Festival where we will be tabling, handing our resources, and share information about our wonderful programs with the community!

The festival is located in the same intersection as Delaware County Pride.

100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082.

Join us on Zoom on the last Friday of the month rom 4 PM to 6 PM for our general OUD/SUD Recovery Support Group. This session will focus on creating a relapse action plan, recognizing warning signs, and understanding relapse as part of the recovery process. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 16 and older. 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

• Fun activities and games

• Great music

• Wear you best school/college fits! Class is in session ya’ll!

Details:

• When: Every last Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 16 and older

• 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.

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

• Arts and Crafts: Painted pots and cups!

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

• 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.

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month from 3pm - 6pm as we partner with Mosaic Medical Center and other organizations to provide free HIV and STD testing, safe sex kits, and recovery / harm reduction resources in the Upper Darby Township Municipal Parking Lot, at 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby Pa, 19082.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 18 and older. 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:

• Movie Night - Bottoms

• Feel free to come late or early! We’d love to see you!

• We will have snacks and popcorn!

Details:

• When: Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Movie starts at 6:00 PM)

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 18 and older

• 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.

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

• Fun activities and games

• Great music

• LGBTQ+ Speed Friending, come make some friends!

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

• 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.

Join us on Zoom on the Third Tuesday from 4 PM to 6 PM for our LGBTQ+ Peer-Support Group. This session will focus on offering a supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals facing mental health challenges, exposure to drug use in the LGBTQ+ Community, and its effects on us as individuals. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 18 and older. 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

• Fun activities and games

• Crocheting! All experience levels welcome!

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 18 and older

• 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.

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

• Fun activities and games

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Wednesday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone, families and youth.

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

Our center is located on the second floor of 115 Fairfield Ave, Upper Darby PA 19082. The entrance to the Center is on the side facing the trolley tracks as close to H-mart and the tiny alley. Look for the UDTJ on the door or the green awning!

The center is readily available via public transit on the 101 and 102 trolley or via buses from the 69th Street Transportation 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.

Join us on Zoom on September 10th from 4 PM to 6 PM for our BIPOC Support Group. This session will focus on the impact of racism in the delivery of recovery services and offer a supportive space for BIPOC individuals facing mental health challenges. Connect with others in the community to share experiences, find support, and work toward healing, all from the comfort of your home.

Safe Space Socials

Join us for Safe Space Socials, a weekly event at the UDTJ Community Center, designed for anyone in our community aged 18 and older. 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

• Fun activities and games

• Great music

Details:

• When: Every Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM

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

• Who: Open to everyone aged 18 and older

• 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.