CoLab Philadelphia will return to serve the communities of Philadelphia soon!
When we built CoLab, we couldn’t have imagined how important it would become as a part of Jefferson’s COVID-19 response. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, CoLab Philadelphia was deployed to testing sites in Philly, acting as a critical central command center for healthcare professionals in the field. It was first deployed at the Jefferson Center City testing unit at 10th and Sansom St where 15,000 people received COVID-19 testing during the early days of the pandemic.
In Summer of 2024 we transitioned CoLab Philadelphia to the Jefferson Collaborative for Health Equity! We are excited that this team will continue to bring impactful programing to where it is needed most in Philadelphia! Thank you to everyone who has had a part in making CoLab a reality and for those who will continue to lead this work. Be on the lookout for CoLab in your neighborhood.
General Info about CoLab Philadelphia
CoLab Philadelphia was made possible by a generous grant from the TD Charitable Foundation and was designed and supported by many others who want to think differently about making Philadelphia the healthiest city in the US.
Sponsors:
TD Charitable Foundation
American Heart Association
Wawa
The City of Philadelphia
Community Partners:
The Community of Kensington
Impact Services Corporation
New Kensington CDC
Sunday Suppers
Esperanza Health Center
Design Collaborative:
Community Design Collaborative
Thomas Jefferson University
KieranTimberlake
Ballinger
Cohere
Fabrication:
P&S Trailers, Helena OH
FKB
Double Take Labs
OUR MISSION
About 1 in 5 Americans lack access to healthcare.
We’re on a mission to change mindsets around health. CoLab Philadelphia is an Airstream trailer converted into a mobile, multi-use platform to activate public spaces and bring health programming directly to Philadelphians. Initial programs focused on the neighborhood of Kensington.
See our work using the hashtag #CoLabPHL
Public Space Activation
We engage residents by hosting pop-up events and exhibitions that benefit the community.
Health Services
We help connect people with health services, conduct health screenings, and provide health education.
Community Education
We teach classes, hold workshops, and provide the private space needed for one-on-one discussions.
Food Access
700,000 Philadelphians are food insecure. Colab Philadelphia is exploring solutions with our community partners such as the Recipe for Health program that inspires healthy eating behaviors with family meals, health education, cooking demos, and meal kits.
Flexible Location
We created a mobile platform that can be moved throughout the city and serve the unique needs of each neighborhood.
Collaborative Programs
We help build impactful collaborative programs with our community partners.
