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Where Classroom Meets Community
By Camille Vasconcellos, Mental Health Counselor at A.D.R.O.P. ADROP’s core mission is to help match people’s needs with programs and resources—our work continues to grow because of meaningful partnerships and the dedication of people who deeply care. Throughout the past two months, students from Saint Joseph’s University have been learning more about ADROP’s three programs — Wellness, Education, and Justice — and gaining a deeper understanding of how these programs provid
Feb 171 min read


Villanova Students Support A.D.R.O.P. on MLK Day of Service
By John Green, Executive Director of A.D.R.O.P. On Monday, January 19 th , 2026, students from Villanova University came to ADROP in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. They were doing service to mark his legacy, something ADROP has benefited from for many years. I had requested 10 students, but 20 showed up since the weather was bad and some other service sites cancelled. On the agenda was painting an office and I was concerned that there would be, “too many cooks in the kitch
Jan 222 min read


CARITAS POPULORUM
Report for October 2025 History CarPop as it is known today has grown out of the missionary work in Peru of Fr. Art Purcaro, OSA and Sr. Jean Faustman, SSJ. Fr Art began his missionary work in Peru immediately following his ordination in 1975 having spent time in Peru dating back to 1971. Fr Art centered his ministry in northern Peru, mainly in the coastal desert town of Chulucanas and the adjacent Northern Andes. Sr Jean chose to take a leave of absence from her position
Oct 31, 20252 min read


Join us for an informative session!
We’re hosting a special event to talk about the importance of mammograms and Pap smears for women’s health. Learn about early detection,...
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Special Video on St. Augustine
A.D.R.O.P. Board Member, Fr. Bill Waters, O.S.A. gives excellent explanation of St. Augustine’s life, watch the video here.
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Coffee Cart Takes off with Great Excitement!
The Brewin’ Peace Coffee Cart Officially Opens
Sep 26, 20231 min read
We're Hiring!
A.D.R.O.P. is pleased to announce that we are hiring a new RN Clinic Manager for the Unity Clinic. Please find the job description here ....
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Feature in CatholicPhilly.com
Check out this feature in CatholicPhilly.com highlighting our relationship with Ignatian Volunteer Corp. https://catholicphilly.com/2021...
Jun 25, 20211 min read


Mass of Thanksgiving 2021 Media
As the Mass of Thanksgiving was virtual this year, we decided to make it a little more interactive by including videos of volunteers and...
Apr 22, 20211 min read


Tolle Lege Day
Join the Augustinian Friars for 24 hours of giving on April 24, 2021 for our first-ever giving day-- #TolleLegeDay! We will come...
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Oct 28, 20200 min read


2019-2020 Gratitude Report
Read the Unity Clinic’s Interpreter and nurse Hedy Siedarta’s piece for the STOV Province’s gratitude report. She does a fantastic job...
Aug 25, 20201 min read
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