Members of the Serve Philadelphia VISTA Corps work with City departments to address the root causes and injustices of poverty for Philadelphians. This program:

• Increases capacity for departments that serve low-income individuals and communities.
• Produces alumni who are civically engaged, passionate, and employable.
• Promotes best practices in community engagement and sustainable solutions.

Each VISTA position is unique to its department or initiative. VISTAs build capacity by:

• Creating tools, systems, and guides for a department.
• Generating resources through partnerships, volunteers, or grant-writing.
• Developing, organizing, and assessing programs, events, or meetings.
• Supporting, establishing, or strengthening partnerships across departments and sectors.