Contacts and Directions

The central office of the Philadelphia Education Fund is located on the 7th Floor of the United Way Building at 17th and the Parkway in Philadelphia. This office houses the Ed Fund’s Executive Director, Program Directors, and Fundraising, Marketing and Finance functions. The Ed Fund shares this office with the National Writing Project.

1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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By Car

From I-95 Southbound or Northbound take I-95 South to I-676 West. Take the Broad Street/Central Philadelphia exit. Proceed south on 15th Street to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street, then right onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The United Way Building is located between 17th and 18th Streets on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

From Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take Exit 24 (Valley Forge/King of Prussia) to I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) Eastbound to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway). Take I-676 East to Broad Street/Central Philadelphia exit. Turn right on 15th Street and continue to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street, then right onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The United Way Building is located between 17th and 18th Streets on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

From I-476 (Blue Route) Northbound or Southbound

Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) East to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway). Take I-676 to the Broad Street/Central Philadelphia exit. Turn right on 15th Street and continue to Cherry Street. Turn right onto Cherry Street, then right onto the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The United Way Building is located between 17th and 18th Streets on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

By SEPTA Regional Rail

Detrain at Suburban Station. Exit Suburban Station at 16th Street. Turn left onto 16th Street (northbound.) Proceed one block to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Turn left and follow to the United Way Building on the right side of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway between 17th and 18th Streets.

By AMTRAK

Detrain at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Take taxi to 17th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The United Way Building is between 17th and 18th Streets on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Parking

Discounted parking is available at the Sheraton Hotel, on 16th St. between Race St. and Vine St. (also accessible by 17th St.). Park up to 3 hours for $5.00 or all day for $8.00.

Please go to the front desk at the United Way Building to pick up stickers to receive the discounted price. The parking lot accepts payment as you leave the lot.

Discounted parking is also available at the lot at Broad St. and Noble St., just north of Callowhill St., for $6.50 a day.

Additional Lots

• Allright Parking
  Chestnut Street between 18th & 19th Streets
• Eglins Parking
  19th & Commerce between J. F. Kennedy Blvd & Market
• Meyers
  19th Street between Market & Ludlow
• Central Parking Systems
  1800 Market Street
• Kinney Systems
  2200 Ben Franklin Parkway
• Square Industries
  1900 J. F. Kennedy Blvd.
• The Four Seasons Hotel
  18th Street between Arch & Ben Franklin Parkway
• Parkway Corporation
  18th & Vine Streets
• The Windsor Hotel
  17th & Ben Franklin Parkway (entrance on 17th)
• Patriot Parking (16th and Vine Streets)

The Ed Fund runs a College Access and Success Center where our College Access staff reach out to school-based participants and the general public.

The Gallery I, Street Level
9th & Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-574-1341

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Manager:

Cathey White
cwhite@philaedfund.org

Hours:

Mon–Thurs: 10 AM–6 PM
Fri: 10 AM–5 PM

By Car

From I-95 Southbound or Northbound Take I-95 South to I-676 West. Exit at Broad Street/Central Philadelphia Exit. Merge onto N. 15th Street and continue on 15th Street to Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Continue on Vine Street to N. 12th Street. Turn right onto 12th Street. Continue on 12th Street to Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street. The Gallery I will be on your left side.

From Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take Exit 24 (Valley Forge/King of Prussia) of PA Turnpike to I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) eastbound. Make a slight left onto to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway). Take I-676 east to 8th Street Exit. Turn right onto N. 8th Street. Continue on 8th Street to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street for 1 block. The Gallery I will be on your right side.

From I-476 (Blue Route) Northbound or Southbound

Take I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) eastbound. Make a slight left onto to I-676 (Vine Street Expressway). Take I-676 east to 8th Street Exit. Turn right onto N. 8th Street. Continue on 8th Street to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street. Continue on Market Street for 1 block. The Gallery I will be on your right side.

By SEPTA

From Market-Frankford Line
Take the Market-Frankfort subway line (The "El" or Elevated Line) to 8th and Market Streets Station.

From Regional Rail

Detrain at Market East Station.

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