Our Study Circles program is growing! For the first time ever, this year PACA is hosting a second-year track within our flagship Study Circles program. This second-year track, entitled the Build track, is available to two groups from our 2021-2022 … Continue reading →
We are thrilled to announce that we have hired Kristin Schwab in the new role of Co-op Organizer! Kristin Schwab is a community educator, cook, and organizer who facilitates collaboration and communication across difference. A native to the Philadelphia area, … Continue reading →
PACA is excited to announce that we have several short films in production! You’ll be seeing the filmmakers, Nick, Sarah, Anna, and David, this summer at co-ops and at solidarity economy events. Read on to find out about the film … Continue reading →
Hello Co-operator is a series in which we meet members of the Philadelphia co-op community. W/n, W/n (pronounced “Win Win”) is an upcoming, co-operatively owned and operated coffee bar that will be located at 931 Spring Garden. Selling specialty coffee, … Continue reading →
Hello Co-operator is a series in which we meet members of the Philadelphia co-op community. What is your experience with cooperatives? I currently serve on the board of the Kensington Community Food Co-op. I’ve been involved with KCFC for … Continue reading →
Here’s a love song to co-operators everywhere featuring photos and images of co-op events in Philly and elsewhere. Turn on the closed captions to see the lyrics onscreen! Lyrics by PACA member Caitlin Quigley Vocals by Owen Lyman-Schmidt, lead singer … Continue reading →
Hello Co-operator is a series in which we meet members of the Philadelphia co-op community. What is your experience with cooperatives? My experiences with cooperatives mostly involves being a part of food coops. Growing up in Virginia, my mom ran … Continue reading →
Hello Co-operator is a series in which we meet members of the Philadelphia co-op community. What is your experience with cooperatives? In 2003 while living West Philly I joined Weaver’s Way after hearing about it from a co-worker and shopped … Continue reading →