Philly Unknown

Recovery isn’t one size fits all.

Recover your way as long as it works for you.

Don’t dictate someone’s recovery.

It’s 2026.

It’s important to remember to support the individual, not the method.

It’s about keeping people alive.

Looking for some early morning service work before the day gets crazy?

Stop by the Ruth Street Garden as some of the team will be there watering, cutting grass and cleaning up the grounds.

Start time 8 am and end time 10:30 am.

Come by and say hi!!!

A Heat Health Emergency goes into effect at 11am today activating emergency heat programs like cooling centers, the Heatline, and other resources to help beat the heat. There are over 50 cooling centers throughout the city. To find yours, visit phila.gov/coolingcenters

Read more about City services like cooling centers, the Heatline, and ways to keep cool and hydrated at Hospitality Hubs in Center City and FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill: bit.ly/3QgZQr7

Have you grabbed your tickets for the D***y Film Festival yet?

My team at Philly Unknown is excited to distro harm reduction supplies sucPhilly UnknownM Naloxone, testing strips for fentanyl, tranq and medetomidine, and more!

We look forward to connecting with you all and seeing you all there!

Make sure you get your tickets today and to tell your friends!




The D***y Recovery Short Film Festival is a first-of-its-kind event presented by the D***y Podcast and Mountainside Treatment Center, taking place in New York City on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Location: SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY.

The Vibe: A celebration of raw storytelling, dark humor, and redemption focusing on addiction and recovery.

The Program: Screenings of five original short films and documentaries (including Sometimes I Imagine Your Funeral and No More Secrets), followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

Food & Perks: A 7:00 PM reception featuring Katz’s Delicatessen pastrami sandwiches and free tattoos.

Afterparty: Hosted at The Maze sober bar.

WANTED!

We are in need of:

Watering cans (approximately 12) and buckets (approx 12 - the kind from Home Depot or Lowe’s) for the Ruth Street Garden.

If you have any to donate please feel free to reach out.

We appreciate the continued support!

We are saddened to hear the news of one of our community partners and friends passing away last evening.

Gary Zavodnick you were an amazing individual who touched the lives of many. We will miss seeing you at our partnering outreaches and events.

Rest easy, finally!

You were loved!

💜💜💜

TEP is heartbroken to share that one of our amazing cooks, Gary Zavodnick, passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer.

If you've ever visited our site and tasted the incredible bread pudding, you can be sure it was made by Gary. Even on his hardest days, he dedicated his energy to cooking for our community. Despite oxygen tubing, limited mobility, and the challenges of working from a small apartment, Gary continued making rice and beans and, of course, his famous bread pudding.

Gary cared deeply about his neighbors and our community. In fact, he began distributing food from his own garage, essentially creating a community food pantry in his home. His generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping others touched countless lives.

We will miss Gary tremendously. Our hearts are with his son, daughter, grandson, and all who loved him as they navigate this profound loss.

Thank you, Gary, for every meal, every act of kindness, and every ounce of love you poured into this community. Your impact will not be forgotten. ♥

Got clothing to donate?

Community Thrift is in need of donations.

Stop by and say hi to the PU team and drop off some of that clothing you haven’t worn in a few years.

Happy Wednesday!

Currently we are accepting Summer Time ‘fits at Community Thrift (especially men’s wear).

Donations accepted:

Tuesday through Saturday between
12-5 pm

Thanks for your continued support!

Looking for some service work on Saturday morning?

Feel free to stop by the Ruth Street Garden at 3049 Ruth Street as we get ready to plant our harvest.

Our friends from Troop 437 Roslyn, PA will be there with for the SIXTH year in a row to help us get all the plants in that they donated to us.

We’ve got a great little harvest to start to grow and we welcome anyone who wants to come get their hands dirty and make some connections.

We could use some help this morning cleaning up at the Ruth Street Garden.

Meet us at 10:30 am and get your grass cutting on!

We are gearing up for garden season and we are in need of volunteers.

Please consider joining us at the Ruth Street Garden as we prep the garden this and plant our crops.

This week’s opportunities:

Tuesday, May 19 10 am - 12 noon
Saturday, May 23 10 am - 1 pm

Looking forward to connecting with you soon!