Men Who Care

What Men Who Care does

Men Who Care of Germantown, Inc. (MWCOG) is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit community organization founded in 2014 and headquartered at 180 E. Tulpehocken Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. The organization delivers an interrelated portfolio of programs addressing youth development, food insecurity, violence prevention, and educational attainment for residents of the Germantown and Northwest Philadelphia communities. Its beneficiaries include food-insecure individuals and families, K-12 students at Roosevelt Middle School and Martin Luther King High School, senior citizens enrolled in the SHARE program, and financially challenged high school students seeking higher education.

MWCOG's core programs include the ARCS Camp summer day camp (scheduled for July 7-31, 2026), the Real Talk youth advocacy mentorship program running in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, the newer Real Talk Trade vocational training program covering electrical, plumbing, construction, and HVAC trades, a Scholarship Fund for students maintaining a 3.0+ GPA (over 20 scholarships awarded since 2014 with multiple college graduates), a weekly Food Distribution Program through the Philadelphia SHARE network (every Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm), a Community Resource Center with computer access serving as an after-school program, the Boys2Men Suit Day professional attire initiative, and anti-gun violence campaigns including the Games Up Guns Down gaming tournaments and Pop-Up Resource Community events. The organization does not operate proprietary technology; its digital presence is a Wix-hosted website with PayPal donation processing.

The revenue model is grant- and donation-dependent. MWCOG receives individual contributions via PayPal, conducts an annual scholarship fundraising event, and has secured significant government grants including the Office of Public Safety's Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grant (part of a $24M commitment across 147 organizations) and the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Violence Prevention Grant (part of $5.5M+ awarded since 2021). The organization operates with a small volunteer-driven footprint (10-15 volunteers per week; 200+ across programs) under a volunteer board led by Executive Director Joseph Budd Jr., Vice President Keith Brown, Treasurer Awy Reid, Director Clayton M. Justice, and co-founder George Waters of MERITUS.

Name

Men Who Care

Legal name

Men Who Care of Germantown, Inc

Website

https://menwhocareofgermantown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Men Who Care of Germantown, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit founded in 2014 serving the Germantown and Northwest Philadelphia communities through food distribution, youth mentorship, scholarships, anti-violence programs, and summer camp programming for residents and K-12 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare) (HSABANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth mentorship programs
• Violence prevention services
• Community food distribution
• Nonprofit youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual donors contribute financial support through PayPal and other donation methods. The organization encourages both one-time and recurring donations to support ongoing community programs.
2. Grants and Government Funding: Receives Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grant from the Office of Public Safety ($24 million total committed to 147 organizations) and Violence Prevention Grant from Philadelphia District Attorney's Office ($5.5 million+ awarded to community organizations since 2021).
3. Annual Scholarship Fundraising Event: Conducts annual fundraising scholarship events (ninth annual in 2023) to provide funding for financially challenged high school students. Relies on sponsorships and donations from loyal supporters.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Men Who Care is a nonprofit community organization that delivers direct services and youth-development programming to residents of Germantown and Northwest Philadelphia. Its core offerings include food and resource distribution, ARCS Camp, Real Talk Mentorship, Real Talk Trade, a Scholarship Fund, a Community Resource Center, and anti-gun-violence initiatives including Games Up Guns Down, targeted at youth and families in the local community.

Product overview

Men Who Care of Germantown is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs addressing youth development, community safety, education, and basic needs. The core offerings include ARCS Camp (summer day camp), Real Talk Mentorship Program (youth advocacy), Real Talk Trade (vocational training), and the Youth Suit Day professional development initiative. Supporting services include a weekly Food Distribution Program in partnership with SHARE, a Scholarship Fund for financially challenged students, a Community Resource Center with computer lab access, and Community Outreach initiatives including anti-gun violence campaigns and the Games Up Guns Down gaming tournament. The organization serves the Germantown and Northwest Philadelphia community through these integrated programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Real Talk: A youth advocacy mentorship program creating Safe Zones through meaningful conversations about relationships, career goals, and life choices. Strategic Partnership with The School District of Philadelphia.
• ARCS Camp
• Real Talk Trade
• Boys2Men Suit Day
• Games Up Guns Down

Products and services

• ARCS Camp A summer camp program for Germantown-area youth providing structured enrichment activities during the summer break.
• Real Talk Mentorship A mentorship program serving Germantown youth, pairing participants with adult mentors for guidance and personal development.
• Real Talk Trade A trade-skills exposure and training component of the Real Talk programming, introducing youth to vocational and skilled-trade pathways.
• Scholarship Fund A scholarship fund that provides financial awards to local students to support educational advancement.
• Community Resource Center A physical community hub at 180 E. Tulpehocken Street that provides residents with access to resources, information, and program referrals.
• Community Food Distribution Recurring food distribution drives that provide groceries and meals to Germantown residents experiencing food insecurity.
• Anti-Gun Violence Initiative A violence-prevention program area that addresses gun violence in the Germantown community, supported by dedicated grants and community partnerships.
• Games Up Guns Down A violence-prevention initiative within the Anti-Gun Violence portfolio that uses community-based engagement to counter gun violence among youth.
• School Supplies Program A program providing school supplies and back-to-school support to Germantown students in partnership with local schools such as Roosevelt Middle School.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ students currently enrolled in scholarship program with 3.0+ GPA; multiple graduates have completed college
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Philadelphia SHARE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly food distribution partnership. MWCOG distributes perishable and non-perishable food products every Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm through SHARE network. Also includes Senior Food Box SHARE Program for eligible seniors.
• School District of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership enabling Real Talk youth advocacy mentorship program in schools. Programs operate at Roosevelt Middle School and Martin Luther King High School.
• Village Leaders of Germantown IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting ARCS Camp programming and initiatives.
• Roosevelt Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for Real Talk program and ARCS Camp activities.
• Martin Luther King High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for Real Talk Men and Women programs, Suit Up Initiative, and community engagement events. MWCOG donated 16 suits and $500 scholarships to graduating seniors.
• ENON Tabernacle Recreation CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner providing facilities for programming and events.
• Belfield Recreation CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner providing facilities for programming and events.
• Blue Elephant Learning CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting educational initiatives.
• Arc of PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization listed among supporters of ARCS Camp.
• Refuge HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting community outreach initiatives.
• Nicetown Community Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner CDC supporting neighborhood development initiatives.
• CeaseFire PhiladelphiamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-violence partner organization supporting gun violence prevention efforts.
• P3 (Philadelphia Police Problem Solving)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice-community partnership program supporting violence prevention initiatives.
• Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of organizations working to prevent drug abuse and violence in Philadelphia communities.
• State Representative Andre Carroll (201st District)minorOthersLocal elected official supporting community initiatives.
• State Senator Art Haywood (4th District)minorOthersLocal elected official supporting community initiatives.
• Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)minorOthersCity council representative for the 8th district supporting community programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Large regional umbrella funder and convener of community services in Philadelphia. Comparable as a broader community-services platform that channels philanthropic and government funding to neighborhood-level nonprofits like MWCOG.

Direct peers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia: Philadelphia youth development nonprofit offering after-school programming, summer camps, and mentorship. Closely analogous to MWCOG's ARCS Camp and after-school programming in serving Germantown-area youth.
• Nicetown Community Development Corporation: Neighborhood-based community development corporation serving an adjacent Philadelphia community. Functions as an MWCOG partner with comparable grassroots community development model.
• Meritus (mentioned co-founder affiliation): Community-empowerment organization tied to MWCOG co-founder George Waters. Shares grassroots community-empowerment mission and Philadelphia-area footprint.
• CeaseFire Philadelphia: Philadelphia-focused gun violence prevention organization. Listed as an MWCOG anti-violence partner; operates in the same Northwest Philadelphia geography with overlapping community-based violence intervention approach.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region: Philadelphia-area youth mentoring nonprofit. Comparable to MWCOG's Real Talk mentorship program in delivering one-on-one and group mentoring to at-risk youth in Philadelphia schools.
• Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network (PAAN): Coalition of Philadelphia organizations working on drug abuse and violence prevention. Listed as a moderate-tier MWCOG partner; shares anti-violence mission and Philadelphia community focus.

Regional players

• Philabundance: Greater Philadelphia regional food bank and hunger relief organization. Comparable to MWCOG's SHARE food distribution program though operating at a much larger regional scale rather than neighborhood level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wix
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/men-who-care-of-germantown-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wix

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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