HAND2PAW FOUNDATION

Unleashing Opportunities for Youth and Shelter Animals

aka Hand2Paw   |   Philadelphia, PA   |  www.hand2paw.org

Mission

EMPOWER YOUNG ADULTS TO VOLUNTEER IN PHILADELPHIA ANIMAL SHELTERS AND TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR LIVES, LEARN REAL MARKETABLE SKILLS AND PURSUE FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT THROUGH WORKING WITH ANIMALS. PROGRAMS TEACH YOUTH TO TREAT ANIMALS WITH RESPECT AND KINDNESS. THE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE OVER A THOUSAND HOURS EVERY YEAR OF CARE, TRAINING, GROOMING, AND SOCIALIZATION TO THOUSANDS OF SHELTER ANIMALS. HAND2PAW PROVIDES PAID INTERNSHIPS ENABLING AT-RISK YOUTH TO GAIN JOB EXPERIENCE WHICH OFTEN LEADS TO PAID EMPLOYMENT.

Ruling year info

2012

Executive Director

Penny C Ellison

Main address

P.O. Box 40122

Philadelphia, PA 19106 USA

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EIN

45-1208489

NTEE code info

Employment Training (J22)

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

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Our programs

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Paid Internships

Young people served by our partners Covenant House, YouthBuild Philly Charter School, Valley Youth House and CB Community School work 20-25 hours a week learning valuable work skills while providing extra care and attention to animals waiting for homes. The youth split their time between our facility at 315 Market Street and Philadelphia area animal shelters. They learn all of the care necessary to care responsibly for animals and what resources are available to community members who find themselves struggling to provide that care. They engage in community outreach to keep pets safe with their families and adopt homeless animals to new loving homes.

Population(s) Served
Adolescents
Unemployed people

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Financials

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HAND2PAW FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 10/12/2021
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Claudia Carabelli

Claudia Carabelli

Angela Marcus

GetYourPet.com

Callie Kim

Chubb

Barbara Paul

Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

John Ellison

Reed Smith LLP

Elizabeth Olsen

Sullivan & Cromwell

Penny Ellison

University of Pennsylvania Law School

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No