Welcome to Providence Center!
Providence Center has been providing joy and hope to the Fairhill section of Philadelphia through educational programming since 1993. While we welcome the entire community, most of our students come from Fairhill’s substantial Puerto Rican and Latino population. Though our community has the highest poverty rate in Philadelphia, we are committed to helping hard-working families embrace futures filled with hope and opportunity. Join us, and be part of something truly meaningful!
Who are we?
Meet Our Team
Teen Leaders
Board of Directors
Chair – Juan Lopez: SVP Finance Shared Services – Independence Blue Cross
Vice-Chair – Sr. Mary Popit, SHCJ: Business Office Coordinator, Cristo Rey St. Martin
Secretary – Barbara DeConcini: Executive Director and Treasurer of the American Academy of Religion; Professor of Religion and Cultures, Emory University, Emerita
Melody Acinapura: Assistant Principal, Friends’ Central School
Ruth Capuzzi: Ret. Director of Development, Society of the Holy Child Jesus
Alex Coll: Architect, Project Manager, SEPTA
Teleicia Dambreville: Director, Counsel, Employment Litigation for Burlington
Margaret Doyle, SHCJ: Province Leadership Team
David Keppler: Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager at Beneficial Bank
Sr. Carmen Torres, SHCJ