Swarthmore, PA

Community-oriented organizations located or serving Swarthmore, PA.

A Better Chance Strath Haven, Inc.

A boarding school program located in Swarthmore that provides low-income, minority students from distressed school districts, a high quality, secondary-school education at Strath Haven High School. http://www.abcstrathhaven.org

Rotary Club of Swarthmore

Rotary is an international service organization whose credo of "Service Above Self" summarizes its mission of bringing peace and understanding through fellowship, service and the upholding of high ethical standards in business and personal life. The Swarthmore Club meets each Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Springhaven Golf Club, 600 S. Providence Rd, Wallingford, Pa. 19083 http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeA.asp?cid=3785

Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

The Scott Arboretum, the 300-plus acre campus of Swarthmore College, exhibits over 4,000 kinds of ornamental plants, displaying the best trees, shrubs, vines, and perennials for the region. The Arboretum's gardens are uniquely set amidst a busy college campus. Our gardens and areas of special interest include: Dean Bond Rose Garden, Winter Garden, Theresa Lang Fragrance Garden, Crum Woods ,and more. Our prominent collections include flowering cherries, conifers, magnolias, maples, lilacs, native azaleas, oaks, tree peonies, witch-hazels, rhododendrons, viburnums, and hollies. The mission of the Arboretum is to display plants suited for home gardens and to educate the public. Open from dusk to dawn, 365 days year. Admission is free. Website: http://www.scottarboretum.org Lions Club of Swarthmore Swarthmore Community Center The Swarthmore Community Center is a non-profit organization, providing a safe and well maintained meeting place for various groups and individuals. The Center has evolved since 1976 from a place for teen activities to a location that serves people of all ages from different communities and with many different interests. Website: http://www.swarthmorecommunitycenter.org/

Swarthmore Community Playgroup

Community playgroup for children up to age four with a parent or caregiver. Join us Wednesdays and Fridays Oct. - April from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. for music, special guests and play! Daily rates, coupon booklets and season passes are available. Website:

Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association

Swarthmore Borough is served by the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association. The company provides its excellent service solely through the efforts of its hard-working and well-trained volunteers, who have provided 24 hour fire protection and emergency medical services to the Borough of Swarthmore and surrounding communities. Visit us often! We welcome visitors at the station. Feel free to stop by and take a look at our new tower engine and our antique fire engines! If you are interested in volunteering, or would like to donate money to support the Fire Company’s efforts, call (610) 544-2732 Website: http://www.swarthmorefd.org/

Swarthmore Friends of the Arts

Swarthmore Friends of the Arts (FOA) is the volunteer organization responsible for the rotating art exhibits at Swarthmore Borough Hall. Our mission is to encourage the free expression of all forms of art by local artists, and to exhibit these works in our Borough Hall for the enrichment and enlightenment of the community. Artists are welcome to contact us to participate in a solo or group show. The public is welcome to contact us with any ideas for art exhibits, to join the FOA, or to inquire about purchasing art that is on display. Website: www.swarthmorearts.org Email: info@swarthmorearts.org

Swarthmore Historical Society

The Swarthmore Historical Society was established in 1988 to document, preserve and protect the historic resources of Swarthmore Borough. It serves as an archives for the Borough of Swarthmore and an information resource on the history of the community. An on-line inventory of the reference files is available through the web page by clicking on "Search" and then RG7. The Historical Society also maintains the Historic Resources Site Survey. Website: http://swarthmore.edu/Library/friends Swarthmore League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters supports citizen action, education and services to voters at the local, state, and national level. Website: http://palwv.org/lwv/pa-lls.html

Swarthmore Public Library

The Swarthmore Public Library is a member of the Delaware County Library System. Our services include book, periodical, video and audio circulation, internet access, interlibrary loan, programs for children and adults. Website: http://www.swarthmorepubliclibrary.org Email: swarthmore@delco.lib.pa.us

Swarthmore Recreation Association

The Swarthmore Recreation Assocation (SRA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and facilitation of recreational activities in the borough of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. We sponsor programs for children and adults throughout the year. Website: http://www.swarthmore-rec.org Email: director@swarthmore-rec.org

Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association

The Swarthmore Senior Citizens Association is an organization dedicated to fostering the well-being of Senior Citizens in the Swarthmore Area through the provision of support services,information related to issues of aging, opportunities for social interaction, and the promotion of Intergenerational interaction. Swarthmore Swim Club The Swarthmore Swim Club, located at 201 Riverview Road, is a private outdoor swim club. Website: http://swarthmoreswimclub.org/ And on Facebook: “SwarthmoreSwimClub” Looking for a new group to work with?