About Civic House

Civic House is the University of Pennsylvania's hub for student-led community service and social advocacy  work. Civic House promotes mutually beneficial collaborations between the Penn and West Philadelphia communities, and beyond.

Through education, community connections, and other resources, Civic House prepares students for responsible and effective civic engagement and leadership.

Our vision is to will support Penn students in responsible community engagement and inspire them to serve as lifelong thoughtful citizens and advocates for social change.

Read about the History of Civic House

Meet the Staff

Walter Licht, Faculty DirectorStaff photo 2012

David Grossman, Director

Arlene Fernandez, Associate Director

Elizabeth Milkie, Associate Director

Nora Blumenstein, Program Coordinator

Megan Forman, Program Coordinator



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