Action Wellness PHL

10/22/2026

Time is dying down! Secure your spot B-4 it's too late! 🎃

Practical Magic GayBINGO! is this weekend - Don’t miss out! 🪄 Grab your tickets here:
https://actionwellness.givecloud.co/practicalmagic

If you’re joining us, we encourage you to bring new coats for Prevention Point Philadelphia, which has a goal of gathering 150 new winter coats to be donated on October 30th! If you aren’t able to bring one, we encourage you to donate to their campaign:
https://secure.givelively.org/donate/prevention-point-philadelphia-incorporated/help-us-reach-our-goal-of-150-winter-coats-for-local-students

We’ll also be joined by HRC Greater Philadelphia! HRC will be present to talk about their work and the importance of electing pro-equality candidates 🏳️‍🌈 See you on Saturday!

📸 by Kelly Burkhardt

10/19/2026

Another Black-Tie GayBINGO! in the books! 💖

Who's joining us for the start of our season this weekend?
https://actionwellness.givecloud.co/practicalmagic

10/16/2026

⚠️ Important Reminder ⚠️

Monday, October 19, 2026 is the final day to register to vote or update your information for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Don't lose your chance to make your voice heard - take action today!

Need to register? You can complete your application online, by mail, or in person at government agencies like PennDOT centers. Get started at the official Pennsylvania Voter Registration Page: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/vote/voter-registration

Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on October 19th, and paper forms must be received by your county election office by the close of business that same day.

Already registered? Double-check your status to ensure your address, name, and details are completely up to date before the cutoff. Check your official details on the Pennsylvania Voter Services Portal.

Register, confirm your status, share this with your friends, and make your plan to vote on November 3rd!

10/15/2026

Standing together in purple for 💜

At Action Wellness, we see how deeply domestic violence impacts the people we serve and our community. We wear purple today to let every survivor know: you are seen, you are loved, and you are never alone.

Learn more and find free resources or help with Women Against Abuse

10/13/2026

Become a TOY 2026 Sponsor!

Be a TOY 2026 Sponsor! 🎁 👏 Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at Ladder 15 Philly, join us for a nightlife experience with some serious festive vibes! ✨🎅

Team up with other community partners & corporate leaders to uplift Philly’s LGBTQ+ community this holiday season. Your support makes real impact...

Presented by DVLF + Our Night Out - Philly, benefiting Action Wellness PHL! 🎉🏳️‍🌈

Interested in sponsoring? www.dvlf.org/toy-2026

10/12/2026

In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Action Wellness offices are closed today, October 12th.

As an organization rooted in Philadelphia, we acknowledge that our services operate on Lenapehoking, the ancestral land and territory of the Lenni-Lenape people. We encourage our community to reflect on, learn about and support Indigenous peoples history, resilience, and futures.

10/11/2026

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈

Today, we celebrate the power of visibility, authenticity, and community. First observed in 1988, this day honors everyone who has found the courage to live openly, while standing in solidarity with those still finding their path toward a safer, discrimination-free world.

Today is also OURfest (Our United Resilience Festival), the nation's first festival created over three decades ago here in Philadelphia to commemorate National Coming Out Day—a vibrant weekend celebrating the LGBTQ+ community's journeys, resilience, and joy
If you’re out at today’s free street festival and resource fair, be sure to stop by the Action Wellness booth! Say hello, learn more about our mission, and find out how you can get involved or join our volunteer family.

See you out there! ✨

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended Black-Tie last weekend! You helped make this such a memorable event 💖

10/01/2026

Rounding out our look through Action Wellness history, join us this week as we look through our most recent years: 2016-2026!

This decade brought many exciting initiatives as well as tough decisions for our agency. As the COVID-19 Pandemic came and disrupted our services, it caused us to make many important changes regarding fundraising. We continued to fundraise throughout 2020 and 2021, while quietly brainstorming what was to come next.

In 2023, we said goodbye to then-Executive Director, Kevin Burns, and welcomed in Mary Evelyn Torres, our newest Executive Director. In 2024, we also had the honor of being gifted the rights to continue several fundraising events - The AIDS Walk, GayBINGO! Philly, and Black-Tie GayBINGO! - from The AIDS Fund, which ceased operations at the end of 2024. Due to rising costs, we made the difficult decision to end the AIDS Walk, but were still able to honor the events’ rich legacy at the AIDS Walk Retrospective, held at William Way LGBT Community Center.

Overall, this decade has been extremely fruitful and the mark of a new era in a time when HIV prevention and support have become threatened. While we look back, we are fiercely reminded that the future is both bright yet uncertain. The fight isn’t over, and we still need your support! Donate today to help keep our vital services going:
https://www.actionwellness.org/donate/direct-donation/

p.s. We’re keeping names out of the captions to respect people’s privacy, but keep the memories fully unlocked. Feel free to tag yourself or drop a memory in the comments below 👇 if you spot a familiar face!

09/30/2026

LAST CALL! Tickets to Black-Tie GayBINGO! are still on sale - but not for long! ⏰

Online ticket sales will end TODAY at 5:00 pm. After that, tickets will be available via call-in only. Some door sales may be able to be accommodated, but not guaranteed. Visit our website page to learn more:
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/black-tie-gaybingo/

We hope to see you this Saturday!