Together, We Thrive
Welcome to this space where you can learn about and connect with people who live, work, and serve in the Franklin Park neighborhood.
Families First Is Now Part of Our Franklin Park
Families First in Franklin Park remains at the heart of this work. Now part of Our Franklin Park, its programs and partnerships continue—strengthened through a shared neighborhood vision.
Youth Summer Programs
Free and low-cost programs start soon.
Kellyn's Mobile Market
Tuesdays, 3-6pm in Franklin Park. Register on-site to see if you qualify for a food voucher.
Allentown Works
Career and jobs programs with support for training, transportation, and childcare.
Upcoming Events
Franklin Park Neighborhood Meetings Convened by Cohesion Network
Connect with neighbors, share what matters most, and help shape real solutions for our community.
May 21 - 6:15pm at Ripple Church
Neighbor-centered collaboration is the solution.
The Franklin Park community has often been misunderstood and overlooked, leaving many neighbors facing barriers that limit opportunity and connection. Years of disinvestment and inequity have made progress harder than it should be. Neighbor-centered collaboration changes that by bringing people and resources together so every resident can thrive.
Building What Every Neighbor Deserves
As a community, we strengthen the conditions our neighbors need to reach their full potential, from basic necessities to a deep sense of belonging and the power to shape our shared future.
Rooted in Community
We center the voices and leadership of our Franklin Park neighbors to create a place where everyone feels valued, supported, and connected.
Our approach is:
Neighbor-centered
led by local voices and lived experience
Collaborative
built with partners
across sectors
Inclusive
honoring every story
and perspective
Hopeful
seeing possibility in
every step forward
Collaboration That Creates Change
In Franklin Park, there are many opportunities to bring families, neighbors, service providers, city leaders, and local partners together to align efforts, share insights, and build a stronger neighborhood from the inside out.
Our community partners serve as:
A bridge between community voices and real change
A convenor strengthening partnerships and shared outcomes
A storyteller elevating authentic narratives from residents
An advocate for equity, inclusion, and access in Franklin Park
This collective approach transforms individual efforts into shared progress—grounded in trust, built with transparency, and guided by hope.
Your Voice Shapes Our Future
Every meeting, story, and conversation strengthens the neighborhood we’re building together.
Neighbors are the heart of Franklin Park. Whether you attend a community gathering, join a working group, volunteer your time, or share your story, you play a vital role in shaping what’s possible for our community.
Be Part of a Stronger Franklin Park
Small steps from many people create big, lasting change.
Ways to Get Involved:
Attend a community meeting
Help shape your neighborhood
View upcoming events
Connect with neighbors
Volunteer with us
Contribute your skills