The Monkey & the Elephant

Philadelphia’s first stand-alone nonprofit cafe aims to be more than just a coffee shop: The Monkey & the Elephant equips former foster youth with the skills, job training, and social tools necessary to make the transition to self-sufficient adulthood. What began as coffee service pop-ups in the Italian Market, at Transfer Station and at Impact Hub, The Monkey & the Elephant launched into their first permanent location in Brewerytown in early 2015.

You can learn more about the café on their official website, or you can just go visit them at 2831 W. Girard St. They’ve open every day, doing good, from 7AM to 5PM.