Non-Profit Community Organizations and Township Resources

Lends books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs, reference librarians who offer research support, and holds weekly groups & special events for children and adults.

Offers grants to teachers for special projects.

Offers classes on a variety of subjects: arts, crafts, history, computers, dance, fitness, and more.

 A facebook group for homeschooling and unschooling families in the Havertown area to meet, play, and learn together.  

Conducts voter registration drives, educates voters through candidate forums, and promotes voter education.

Maintains Nitre Hall, Lawrence Cabin & the Federal School. Tours are open to the public. Contains a library of historic resources and a Colonial Life program for elementary school children. Holds the Haverford Heritage Festival and Holiday House Tours.

Maintains Mansion, property and outbuildings. Has tours open to the public, holiday decorating and trains, wedding and event rentals, and summer camp on site.

Township-appointed commission tasked with researching properties of historical or architectural value. They maintain a list of protected historic properties in the Township and review proposals for renovation or demolition on protected. properties

An Irish Catholic Fraternal organization performing many acts of charity and community events.  

Social club celebrating Italian American culture. Operates the Palombaro Club (The Big Club) and the "Little Club" on County Line Road.

Established in 2009, our volunteers have planted over 1200 trees in parks, public spaces, and on residential streets

Lobbies for improved pedestrian and bike safety, develops and maintains trails, and sponsors hikes and walks in the Township.

Plants rains gardens on residential and business properties to improve storm water management in the Township.

Maintains the health, diversity, and history of the tree collection on Haverford's 216 acre campus and provides educational programming. 

Local environmental website created by the Haverford Township Civic Council with support from the Haverford EAC (Environmental Advisory Committee) to serve as a clearinghouse of information for residents so that they can make informed choices on sustainable living.    

Township-appointed committee that advises the Board of Commissioners and Township Manager regarding environmental problems in Haverford. 

Educates residents on ecology and pollution problems, organizes speakers, workshops and Earth Day events.

Established and maintain Triangle Garden in Oakmont. Currently a sub-committee of Discover Haverford.

Managed by the Township's Parks & Recreation Department, the center is Leeds Certified and offers a variety of children's and adult programming related to nature and the environment.

Township-appointed commission that reviews new development plans and advises the Board of Commissioners on issues related to trees in the Township. 

Oversees policies and maintenance of the dog park at Haverford Reserve.

Membership organization of fine artists and craftsmen. Holds several art shows/sales each year.

Live music and performing arts venue in Oakmont. Holds concerts of professional musicians, teen Open Mic Nights, and poetry readings. It is an event rental space.

Classes in a range of art media for children and adults. Gallery of rotating art exhibits. Holds an annual art sale.

Huge annual music festival held on the 1st Saturday after Labor Day with food trucks and vendors. Four stages with national & local artists from various genres: rock, pop, jazz & blues, classical, singer-songwriter.

Holds the Havertown Irish Festival, Summer Fun Jam, HaverTalian Festival, Haverford First Fest Music Festival, and the Annual Haverford Music Festival

Run through the Haverford Township Adult School, this chorus meets on Monday nights and performs a few times per year.

Promotes economic development in the Township and supports local businesses. Hosts Meet & Greet events, job fairs, and workshops for businesses, Shop Small Saturday, Havertown Holiday Festival, Haverfood Festival, Moonlight Dining on the Boulevard, and other shop local events. Manages the Discover Haverford website.

Open on Wednesdays from May through November. Located in the Grace Chapel Parking Lot.

Facebook group and lunch bunch for Havertown business owners and professionals to meet to build relationships and find ways to overcome obstacles that are impeding business growth. 

Manages 40+ Township Parks and the new CREC, which contains a fitness center, two gyms, a dance studio, a walking track, and meeting spaces. Has a summer camp and preschool, recreational & environmental programming for children and adults, and runs an adult men's basketball league, an adult co-ed softball league, and trail running programs

Private golf club in Ardmore with a 36-hole  course and a private dining room, which has hosted 18 USGA championships, more than any other golf venue in the country.

State-of-the-art YMCA includes a fitness center, gym, classrooms, and a pool. Programming for children and adults, and summer camp.

Holds public skate hours, skate lessons, ice hockey, rink rentals, and Hav-a-Burger Restaurant.

Has swim lessons, swim team, and family activities.

 Has swim lessons, swim team, and family activities.

Private country club with an 18-hole golf course, pool, and private dining room.

Hockey program for elementary, middle school and high school students.

Basketball program with women's, men's and children's leagues.

Intramural league for children from pre-school through high school, travel leagues, and a 30+ beginner's league.

The Haverford Hawks are a USA Hockey Tier II ice hockey club, with a mix of travel teams from Mites (8 & Under) through Midget Major (18 & Under) at the AA, A, & B levels.  

Baseball and softball program for girls and boys ages 4-12.

Local adult basketball leagues for women and men.

Softball league for girls aged 13-18.

Co-ed baseball and softball league for children ages 4-12.

Baseball league for Haverford Township children 5-12 years old.

Youth football and cheerleading for ages 5-14. 

Youth Baseball League for children ages 4 - 7

Food Pantry hours are the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 9am-12pm, and 5pm-7pm.

 TLC Food Pantry is open from 1pm-2:30pm on the 4th Saturday of the month.

 Open every 3rd Saturday of the month from 12pm-1:30pm.

Facebook group of local volunteers who help others in the community experiencing temporary hardships.  

Our mission is to assist neighbors in need. We strive to make enduring, positive contributions to our local and global community.  

Facebook group which publishes charitable opportunities for Haverford Township residents: food & clothing drives, fundraising events, etc.

A nonprofit that distributes free school supplies to students and teachers in Delaware County, ensuring they all have the resources to thrive in school.

 Local chapter of MAEVE. For all who mother, this group is in support and service of one another and their communities. 

 A community of support and encouragement for parents in the Lynnewood, Manoa and parts of Coopertown areas.   

 Provides support, encouragement, information, and education to parents who choose to breastfeed.

Moms group with topical presentations on Christian-based parenting.

Serves children, teens and families with behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities, or residential needs.

Scouting program for boys in middle and high school, with some co-ed troops. Includes 434 Llanerch Troop, 144 St. Denis Troop, 332 American Legion Troop, and 300 St. George's Troop.

Scouting program for boys in elementary school with some co-ed troops. Includes 462 Chatham Park, 011 Sacred Heart (co-ed), 332 St. George's (co-ed), 114 St. Denis (co-ed), and 151 Coopertown.

Scouting program for girls ages 5 through 17. Several Girl Scout troops and service unit in Haverford Township.

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