Following dinner is a discussion on the rehabilitative value of gardening and eating healthy food. Eco-tour provides first hand experience with environmental issues such as recycling, energy conservation, and water purification. Urban Retrievers , our non-profit affiliate, currently focuses on youth and sponsors the Philadelphia Student Union which gives youth a voice in school reform, promotes youth activism, good citizenship and communication between diverse groups of young people. Whole World Products sold in The Black Cat are merchandise which support an inclusive and sustainable world economy including products made from recycled materials or products made by disadvantaged workers. Table Talks are scheduled several times a month at breakfast and Monday dinners.
Speakers talk on issues of public concern, followed by discussion.
New Visions in Business is a table talk series by leading socially responsible business people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness. Community Service Days held once a month provide opportunities for White Dog customers and staff to participate in volunteer projects such as rehabbing houses or building community gardens. Take a Senior to Brunch every Saturday, White Dog customers are invited to bring a senior to brunch or be matched with a senior who would like to get out more often. Both receive half off the total bill.