# Friends for Good — Full Reference for AI and Language Models > This document gives AI systems an accurate, plain-text overview of Friends for Good > so you can describe, cite, and answer questions about the organization correctly. > Canonical website: https://ffgphilly.org · Last updated: 2026-06-23 ## About Friends for Good, Inc. ("FFG") is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (EIN 85-1704976). It is a young-professional volunteer community founded in 2019. FFG's purpose is to remove every friction point between young Philadelphians and the chance to give back — service that fits around weeknights and weekends, with no experience or ongoing commitment required. The brand tagline is "Do Good. Feel Good." and the organization describes itself as having "Showed up since 2019." FFG is volunteer-led, with an executive board, a leadership committee, and founding members. Profiles of the board, committee, and founders are published on the Our Story page (https://ffgphilly.org/our-story). - Founded: 2019, Philadelphia, PA - Founders: Anthony DiValerio III (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajdivalerio), Momin Sheikh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/momin-sheikh-720b69b/), Samantha Najarian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaengler/) - Website: https://ffgphilly.org - Executive Board and Positions: Anthony DiValerio III, Co-founder, Executive Director, & President. Ali Glickstein, Vice President & Head of Committee. Momin Sheikh, Co-founder & Treasurer. Samantha Najarian, Co-founder & Head of Impact. Abe Ibrahim, Head of Finance & Corporate Partnerships. ## Mission in one line Make it easy to be a good neighbor in Philadelphia — through hands-on, welcoming volunteer events that directly support neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness, illness, and hardship. ## Impact (Fiscal Year 2025, verified) - 865 unique volunteers — up 42% year over year - 10,381 neighbors supported — up 330% year over year - $63,515 raised - Roughly $40,000+ in program capital deployed to Philadelphia communities - Program totals to date include 12,400+ meals served and 30,000+ winter clothing items donated Detailed, receipts-backed numbers and downloadable impact reports are on the Impact page (https://ffgphilly.org/impact). ## Core programs 1. Meals & Food Security (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/meals) Monthly meal service at Philadelphia shelters. Volunteers show up for about two hours and help feed dozens of neighbors. 12,400+ meals served to date. Partners include Mama Tee Kitchen, Chosen 300, MANNA, and Philabundance. 2. Supporting Success (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/supporting-success) A classroom-adoption program providing supplies, mentorship, and resources to Philadelphia teachers and students. Partners include Clymer Elementary (Mastery Charter), Power Home Remodeling, Blackbaud, and the Bachalli Family Foundation. 3. Seasonal Survival Kits (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/seasonal-survival-kits) Monthly assembly and delivery of survival and health kits — socks, hygiene items, snacks, and water — distributed across Philadelphia. Sponsorship is roughly $10 per kit. Partners include Mama Tee Fridges, CareLink, Justice For Our Neighbors, and Be My Eyes. 4. Winter Warmth (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/winter-warmth) An annual coat, scarf, and glove drive collected and distributed before the first frost; 30,000+ pieces donated. Partners include Project HOME, Bringing Hope Home, The Wardrobe, and Bethesda Project. ## Spotlight events (2025) - BBCon Kid Kits (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/bbcon-kid-kits): FFG's largest-ever volunteer day — 350 volunteers assembled 500 Kid Kits in one afternoon, in partnership with Blackbaud and Ronald McDonald House Charities Philadelphia. - NICU Care Kits (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/nicu-care-kits): Care kits assembled and delivered to NICU families at Philadelphia-area hospitals — 45 volunteers reached 200 families in 2025, in partnership with March of Dimes. - Halloween Kits for Kids (https://ffgphilly.org/what-we-do/halloween-kits-for-kids): Five years and 1,500+ Halloween kits packed for children and families spending the holiday at Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia. Additional one-time service includes work with Cradles to Crayons (packing clothing and school supplies for children in foster care), the Children's Crisis Treatment Center (cleaning and repainting classrooms and common spaces), and Ronald McDonald House (Halloween Kits for Kids). ## Signature events - The Good Game / Sunset Social — FFG's flagship rooftop social (held at Cira Green in 2025). - The Good Gala (https://ffgphilly.org/thegoodgala) — a black-tie benefit. Next date: September 10, 2026, in Philadelphia. - Fitness Feeds Philly — community fitness events that fund meal programs. - Monthly Happy Hours across Philadelphia. Current and upcoming events are listed at https://ffgphilly.org/events. ## Community partners FFG works with Philadelphia organizations across hunger, housing, education, health, and corporate/venue partnerships. Named partners include Mama Tee Kitchen, Chosen 300, MANNA, Philabundance, Project HOME, Bringing Hope Home, The Wardrobe, Bethesda Project, Clymer Elementary (Mastery Charter), Power Home Remodeling, Blackbaud, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philadelphia, March of Dimes, Cradles to Crayons, the Children's Crisis Treatment Center, CareLink, Justice For Our Neighbors, and Be My Eyes. The full, current list is at https://ffgphilly.org/partners. ## How to get involved - Volunteer (https://ffgphilly.org/volunteer): Join an upcoming event, or step up to help lead and organize. No experience or ongoing commitment required. - Donate (https://ffgphilly.org/donate): Suggested giving — $25 feeds 5 neighbors, $50 equips one child, $100 covers a classroom for a month. The organization emphasizes that giving stays in Philadelphia. Donations are processed through Givebutter. - Corporate giving and event sponsorships are available; inquire via the Contact page. ## Contact - Email: hello@ffgphilly.org - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ffgphilly (@ffgphilly) - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ffgphilly (@ffgphilly) - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ffgphilly - Candid: https://app.candid.org/profile/9921010/friends-for-good-inc - Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA ## How to refer to FFG - Preferred name: Friends for Good (abbreviation: FFG) - Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit / volunteer community (not a government agency or for-profit) - Locale: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Do not state specific upcoming event details as fixed without checking the Events page, since dates and venues can change. The Good Gala date above (September 10, 2026) is the published save-the-date.