The hope is to get a handle on the spread of COVID-19 through expanded testing, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Tom Farley said. This could be particularly important in Kensington where there is a high rate drug use, sex work, and people experiencing homelessness. | From: Philly Weekly (Read more.)
The pop-up facility is a partnership between two neighborhood institutions along the Kensington Avenue corridor: Esperanza Health Center and Rock Ministries. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Coronavirus o no, la Alianza Nacional de Trabajadores Domésticos está llevando a cabo dos sesiones educativas en preparación para la historia. | Por: AL DÍA (Read more.)
Coronavirus or not, the National Domestic Workers Alliance is holding two educational sessions in preparation for history. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)
While accessing a computer is essential, we need digital job training to be incorporated into any workforce plan, says guest columnist Howard Pinder. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
The money helps centers continue to pay staff so they will be prepared to reopen. But it also pays for other needs, such as activity packets for children. | From: The Philadelphia Public School Notebook (Read more.)
How can you, a small business owner, stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis? What resources can you rely on for information, funding, and support? Here’s some advice from local financial experts — and from some fellow business owners. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Deja Lynn Alvarez, a health liaison for World Health Care Infrastructures (WHCI) and proud transwoman, was inspired to start delivering groceries to every undocumented immigrant family in Philadelphia who is struggling to get by in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
“Parking Lot” WiFi is one of the options listed on the distrct website for kids whose households aren’t yet connected. Included along with other free or low-cost alternatives from Comcast, Verizon and T-Mobile, it’s described as “accessible around the exterior of a building such as a school or library — and generally reachable from the facility’s parking lot.” | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
As the conversation shifts from crisis to response, recovery and resilience, we need frameworks for how to help move the needle and connect more people to opportunity. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
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