Out of an abundance of caution, the Philadelphia Police Department has decided to postpone the C.H.E.E.R.S. Program the next two weekends (March 14 - 15 & March 21 - 22, 2020).  We value the fun, growth and empowerment youth experience while participating in Police Department sponsored programs. However, after weighing the costs and benefits, in light of the rapidly changing situation with the Covid-19 coronavirus, we thought it best to postpone these youth programs. Our hope is to continue the programs after March 22, 2020.  For updated information about Covid-19, go to the Philadelphia’s dedicated site at phila.gov/covid-19.  You can also opt into receiving text message updates by texting COVIDPHL to 888-777.

Thank you for bringing children to participate.  Stay tuned for when we announce our next C.H.E.E.R.S weekends!

THE C.H.E.E.R.S. MISSION

Community Health Enrichment Empowerment Resource Services

It is our mission through collaboration and cooperation with the community to effectively instill and impress upon our youth values conducive with self improvement and the betterment of our communities.

This mission will be accomplished by:

  • Creating self worth through positive motivation and objective outlooks for their future.
  • Providing our youth with the necessary resources to become contributing members of society.
  • Empowering our youth to make positive decisions therefore impacting positive change upon the community and their lives
  • Enriching their lives through exposure to positive community involvement with an emphasis on self control and education.

 

 

Phone

(215) 686-3380

 

Contact

Philadelphia Police Dept.
Community Relations Unit
Fax: (215) 686-3399

C.H.E.E.R.S is a Philadelphia Police Department program hosted by the Community Relations Unit.

ABOUT US

The challenges faced by today’s youth are many and can become overwhelming. Violent acts committed by some of our youth have shown to have a negative impact not only on our youth, but also, the communities in which they live.

    Statistical data collected from January 2011 through January 2014 determined that the largest groups of individuals most affected by violent crimes (shootings and homicides) in Philadelphia were individuals between 18-24 years of age. In an effort to change that tide, it is necessary to focus our attention on causal effects on the years proceeding adulthood. Thus, the focus should be placed on juveniles that are to be at risk of such future behaviors.

    The Community Health Enrichment Empowerment Resource Service Program (C.H.E.E.R.S.) was created to provide our youth, 8-17 years of age, with the necessary tools to make well informed decisions when confronted with situations that may negatively impact their lives. The program runs on six  to eight consecutive Saturday’s and concludes with a relay tournament and a graduation ceremony/luncheon.

   Approx, three hundred and fifty (350) at risk youth from ages 8-17 participate in the program. This program is geographically located in nine areas of our city plagued by high incidents of violence. The C.H.E.E.R.S. program is a collaboration between the Philadelphia Police department, School District of Philadelphia, Behavioral Health Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Community Groups, Private Interest groups, and other City Agencies.

    Through this combined effort utilizing resources available within our city, the C.H.E.E.R.S. program will have a positive impact on our city’s youth.

History

     The retired Deputy Commissioner Charlotte Council started C.H.E.E.R.S. in 2008 with two sites, operating the program two times a year; fall and spring.  In 2011 it was turned over the Community Relations Unit. The program is now operating one time per year in nine different locations in Philadelphia that is plagued with high crime. 


Program Information

The Community Health Enrichment Empowerment Resources Services (C.H.E.E.R.S.) program is for children ages 8 - 17 years old.

Breakfast & Lunch are served every week.

 

Saturday march 7th 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday March 14th 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday march 21st 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday march 28th 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday april 11th 2020

9:00am - 1:00pm

Game Day - No Workshops

Location:  Temple University Pearson and McGonigle Hall (North of Montgomery on Broad St)

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Campbell A.M.E.Church | 1657 Kinsey Street, Philadelphia, 19124 (15th PD)

Christian Stronghold Church | 4701 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 (16th PD)

Dixon House 1920 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (1st PD)

Dr. Ethel Allen Promise Academy | 3200 Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PA 19132 (22nd PD) 

Holy Trinity Presbyterian |  1100 W. Rockland Street Philadelphia PA 19141 (35th PD)

Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club |  4800 Whitaker Avenue Philadelphia PA 19124 (24th PD)

 

C.H.E.E.R.S. PROGRAM RULES & REGULATIONS

All C.H.E.E.R.S. Program children must obey and adhere to the following rules to have the privilege to attend the C.H.E.E.R.S. Program.  Violations to the following RULES can lead to dismissal from the C.H.E.E.R.S. Program. 

Click below for Program Rules & Regulations

 

Register Your Children Today!

We have two easy ways to register your child into the C.H.E.E.R.S. Program

 Register your child using our web-based Registration Form.

Download and Print the Registration Form to mail or fax to us.