Philadelphia’s 50,000-plus life science professionals now have a direct line to volunteering opportunities in their city.

Life Science Cares (LSC), an organization dedicated to fighting poverty through funding and volunteer work, launched in Philly in mid-December after first finding success in Boston. Its mission is to connect local life science companies to nonprofits through opportunities such as clothing drives, in-person mentorship and internships.

The org aims to take on poverty specifically in the areas of education, job training and survival. LSC will partner with five local nonprofits in its first year, which have each received a $10,000 grant from LSC Philadelphia: Broad Street Ministry, Cradles to Crayons, First Hand, Year Up and Philabundance. The five range in focus from homelessness to professional development.

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