Generocity contributor Marilyn Kai Jewett, herself North Philly born and raised, speaks to community members about their ongoing work to make sure the neighborhood isn’t “rewritten.” | From Genorocity (Read more.)
Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo stood in front of a group of kids, mostly ages 4-8, at Conservatory Field in Upper Darby after a two-hour soccer clinic. The children were asked by SWAG director of coaching Nick Bibbs to name the person in front of them.
A bunch of children confidently raise their hand, but none could name Mbaizo. Well, one was technically right, saying Mbaizo was a “person.”
Bibbs, who played on the Union reserve team and professionally in Sweden, informed the kids of Mbaizo’s identity before the Union defender talked and took pictures with the group. | From The Inquirer (Read more.)
Outreach efforts, including door-knocking, have been going on for months across the country. For local groups working to get people vaccinated, door-knocking and neighborhood canvassing have been a key tool in reaching people who have not already sought out the vaccine.
“You could just put a vaccine site and offer [the shots], but you’re not really going to get much bang for your buck,” Paula Ostroff, a community outreach manager for Thomas Jefferson University who has been coordinating on-the-ground canvassing for vaccine clinics, said Thursday. “So this community outreach is really important to bringing people to those sites.” | From The Inquirer (Read more.)
Lamb’s travails began in late December, after her four-month old baby boy fell out of bed, waking her with his crying. The Department of Human Services was summoned, taking Lamb’s infant and her 16-month-old boy, too. | From: Next City (Read more.)
https://lovenowmedia.com/hidden-costs-gun-violence-seeking-wellness-in-the-aftermath/
https://aldianews.com/articles/local/philadelphia/philadelphias-counselors-stretched-thin-gun-violence-surges-across-city
Community leaders gathered on a muggy Wednesday morning at Harrowgate Park to celebrate what city officials called a first-of-its-kind grant program meant to strengthen Kensington.
A panel composed entirely of residents chose 20 groups serving people in Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill to receive a total of $200,0000. The participatory process took nearly two years.
The neighborhoods have been ravaged by an epidemic of homelessness, crime and litter, all results of the opioid crisis, and long-term residents have for years urged the city to devote additional resources. | From Metro Philly (Read more.)
The former first lady — in collaboration with the Partnership for a Healthier America and Higher Ground, Michelle and Barack Obama’s production company — seeks to raise funds to distribute 1 million healthy meals to families in need across the U.S.
The effort is part of the Pass the Love w/ Waffles + Mochi campaign, and its next stop is Philly, Obama announced via Twitter on Tuesday. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Mantua is one of four neighborhoods in West Philadelphia set to receive traffic safety investments totaling $13 million if INVEST becomes law. A city project on Parkside Avenue between 53rd Street and Bryn Mawr Avenue would also receive $4 million. | From WHYY (Read more.)
Sixty-five years ago, two sons of immigrants burst from a West Philly garage and revolutionized the ice-cream business. The city has changed. Mister Softee hasn’t — and that’s a good thing. | From Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
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