This list shows the first meeting of each Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge group. Many have carried on meeting to develop their ideas into workable plans. Each volunteer facilitator deserves a huge round of applause for their time and commitment to community improvement—their civic generosity is truly inspiring.

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Chestnut Hill Water Tower
February 12, 2006
Starbucks Coffee, Chestnut Hill, PA.

Contact: Hollie Axel

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Films in Quakertown
February 22, 2006
Starbucks, Quakertown, PA.

Contact: Marsha Hallett

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: The Nazareth Farmer's Market Revival
March 7, 2006
Starbucks, Easton, PA..

Contact: Sally J. Santi  

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Dog Park for Phoenixville
March 8, 2006
Starbucks, Trooper, PA.

Contact: Denise N. Wiand

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Inter-Faith Housing Alliance
March 21, 2006
Starbucks, Springhouse, PA.

Contact: Reverend Pastor Charles Quann

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Arts Education in Philadelphia Schools
March 23, 2006
Starbucks, 1600 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Jonathon Loy

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: A Youth-Centric Culture for Nazareth
April 3, 2006
Starbucks, Easton, PA

Contact: Kristina Caka

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Healthy Lifestyles in Our Community
April 23, 2006
Starbucks, Cherry Hill, N.J.

Contact: Krista Barry

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Philly Youth Festival
April 26, 2006
Starbucks, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Keith Hodge/Sheila Buchanan

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Inclusive Recreation
May 2, 2006
Starbucks Coffee, Cherry Hill, N.J.

Contact: Jodie Littwin

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Reaching Children of Prisoners
May 11, 2006
Starbucks, Vineland, N.J.

Contact: Arianne Hegeman

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Homeschoolers Resource Center
May 16, 2006
Starbucks, Kennett Square, PA.

Contact: Bonnie Dickson

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Community Cultural Exchange Facility
May 24, 2006
Starbucks at 4th & South, Philadelphia, PA. 19147

Contact: **natalie c. felix**

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Main Line Business Studio
May 24, 2006
Starbucks, Wayne, PA.

Contact: Rachel Skrlac Lo

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Reclaiming Open Space in Haddington
May 24, 2006
Haverford Free Library, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Skip Weiner

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: “A Greener South Philly”
May 31, 2006
Starbucks at Broad and Jackson, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Laura Smoot

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Beautifying SouthWest Philadelphia
June 3, 2006
Kingsessing Recreation Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Michelle Robinson

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Fighting Hunger in Cherry Hill
June 4, 2006
Starbucks, Cherry Hill, N.J.

Contact: Shelley Wilks Geehr

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: RECYCLE NOW! block party
June 4, 2006
Starbucks at 9th and South, Philadelphia, PA

Contact: J.J. Biel-Goebel

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Supporting Local Libraries
June 10, 2006
Free Library of Philadelphia , Central Branch, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Amy Dougherty

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: No Barriers Dinner
June 12, 2006
Starbucks at Broad and Pine, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Kirsten Merli

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Arts and Science Forum
June 14, 2006
Starbucks at Ridge & Butler, Conshohocken, PA.

Contact: Simon Koumjian III

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Preschool Activity Group
June 17, 2006
Logan Branch Library, Philadelphia, PA.  

Contact: Valerie and Owen Davis

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Fishtown Neighborhood Diary
June 20, 2006
Cyber Canvas Cafe, Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Kristin Groenveld

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Building a Children's Museum
June 22, 2006
Starbucks, Dickson City, PA.

Contact: Scott D. Brickel

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Local Community Mapping Project
June 22, 2006
Starbucks, Lionville, PA.  

Contact: Peggy Hartzell

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Supporting Sacred Heart School
June 22, 2006
Starbucks, Haddonfield, N.J.

Contact: Tara Marcus

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: The new low CARBon diet
June 22, 2006
Infusion, Mt. Airy, PA.  

Contact: Betsy Teutsch

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Fight Blight
June 29, 2006
NAC Community Center, Philadelphia, PA.  

Contact: Renee Archawski

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Pass It On
June 29, 2006
Washington Twp. Board of Education, Sewell, N.J.

Contact: Nancy Chard Jones

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Community Garden
June 29, 2006
Starbucks, 3400 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA.

Contact: Dr. Renaya Furtick Whelan

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Single Parent Support Network
June 30, 2006
Lansdowne, PA

Contact: Tomika McFadden

Ben Franklin Coffeehouse Challenge: Dream Even Bigger Arts Weekend
June 30, 2006
Medford, NJ

Contact: Kate Lemay