People of PAR‪!‬ PAR Recycle Works

This podcast is about PAR (People Advancing Reintegration) Recycle Works in Philadelphia! PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler that provides transitional employment to people returning from prison. We deconstruct electronics and destroy data to generate revenue and pay our employees. By providing our employees with skills and opportunities, PAR-Recycle Works helps to build safer communities and contribute to stronger families while saving taxpayer money. PAR protects the environment while creating employment. Recycling electronics. Restoring lives.

In today's episode, we talked about the PARtnership between PAR Recycle Works and Saint Joseph's University, Weekly Service Program. We talked to current volunteers - Amanda Fanning, Sophia Richetti, and Maria Venturo - and alumni volunteer, Regina Dongilli, that have done service at PAR over the past couple of years.  



Events Coming Up:

 May 8th: New Life at St. Paul in Drescher May 22nd: Haverford Township in Havertown June 5th: St. Johns Chrysostom June 19th: Riverton and Palmyra, New Jersey June 26th: Northern Liberties July 17th: Nether Providence & Media

This podcast is about PAR (People Advancing Reintegration) Recycle Works in Philadelphia! PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler that provides transitional employment to people returning from prison. We deconstruct electronics and destroy data to generate revenue and pay our employees. By providing our employees with skills and opportunities, PAR-Recycle Works helps to build safer communities and contribute to stronger families while saving taxpayer money. PAR protects the environment while creating employment. Recycling electronics. Restoring lives.

In today's episode, we talked about the beginnings of PAR including how the idea was formed and how it has transformed into what it is today.



Events Coming Up:


April 10th: Pottstown with Green Allies
April 11th: St. Theresa of Calcutta in Schwenksville
April 17th: Plumstead Township
April 24th: Sisters of St. Joseph & Weavers Way at Chestnut Hill College
May 1st: New Britain Township
May 8th: New Life at St. Paul in Drescher
May 22nd: Haverford Township in Havertown
June 5th: St. Johns Chrysostom
June 19th: Riverton and Palmyra, New Jersey
June 26th: Northern Liberties
July 17th: Nether Providence & Media