Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes
2011-10-01 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Step Out to Stop Diabetes
♥ October 2011 – Health Awareness Month
A healthy lifestyle ensures a better quality of life and just makes the body feel good. But if you don’t eat right and exercise, there are numerous health consequences, including diabetes.
Diabetes affects 28 million Americans of all ages and races. This group of diseases, characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin, can lead to heart attack or stroke, blindness, high blood pressure, kidney disease and amputation.
The American Diabetes Association is raising awareness about the disease with a fundraising walk to find a cure. Join my team, Tony’s Tapestry, for the Step Out/Walk to Stop Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 1. The 5K walk will take place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. All individuals and organizations are invited to walk with my staff and me and help us raise funds and awareness for this important cause.

Williams Kicks Off 8th District ‘Health Awareness Month,’ Diabetes Walk
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2011 — State Sen. Anthony H. Williams invites the community to walk, run and even dance their way to a healthier lifestyle throughout October as he launches “Health Awareness Month” in the 8th District.
“A healthy lifestyle ensures a better quality of life and just makes the body feel good. But if you don’t eat right and exercise, there are numerous lasting consequences, including illnesses that range from diabetes to obesity to heart disease, as well as the costs to treat them. There can be another way,” Williams said. “I’m devoting an entire month to showing the community all the fun, simple and life-changing ways to help keep us all fit and feeling great.”
The month-long series of events kicks off with the American Diabetes Association ( ) “Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes” fundraising 5K walk on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m.
Constituents and organizations are invited to join the senator’s team, “Tony’s Tapestry,” representing the 8th District. To register, visit http://stepout.diabetes.org. Diabetes is a leading cause of premature death in America. Some 1 in 10 Philadelphia residents struggle with diabetes. In Delaware County, it’s 1 in 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It is also a disease that can be managed with diet and exercise, along with medication.
“This walk is a way we can help our family members, friends and neighbors who live with this disease, as well as remind us of a healthy, low-impact habit that can help us control debilitating illness,” Williams said. “It’s a great opportunity to get some fresh fall air and fun exercise. ‘Tony’s Tapestry’ is committed to helping fight this disease.”
Beyond participating in the Oct. 1 walk, Williams is sponsoring a series of free events across the district promoting healthy living on Thursdays and Saturdays:

Thursday, Oct. 13 – Muscle and strength demonstration class, location being finalized, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15 – Bartram Gardens Walk with Bartram Village residents, 54th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 20 – Zumba demonstration class, West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 22 – Williams teams with Pennsy Flea Market to present the inaugural Mary Mahoney Health Fair, 1600 S. Warfield St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27 – Line dancing with SOCCA CDC, KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, 5900 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29 – Annual “Walking the Walk” fitness outing, Cobbs Creek Parkway at Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 8:30 a.m. warm-up, 9 a.m. walk
Saturday, Oct. 29 – Yoga demonstration class, Wake Up Yoga, 4916 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, noon

Williams will also select two schools in October to host “Healthy Harvest” fairs, introducing elementary students to exercise and healthful eating habits. “These activities are samplers, access points for people to explore exciting ways to incorporate manageable, enjoyable movement into their lives – all for free,”
Williams said. “Finding an exercise routine you enjoy and sticking with it can put you on the road for better health, for good. And that benefits us all, as a community and as a society.”
Spaces for demonstration classes are limited and registration is required. Call (215) 492-2980 or e-mail djones@paseante.com to secure a slot.
For details on any of these events, call (215) 492-2980 or visit www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.com.
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Cobbs Creek / West Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting
2011-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, 5900 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Sen. Williams, Rep. Waters Invite Residents to Town Hall Meeting on Crime
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27, 2011 — A recent spike in burglaries in the Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia communities has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams and Rep. Ron Waters to organize an upcoming community meeting on crime prevention and community-based solutions.
Residents are welcome to attend the town hall meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at KIPP Philadelphia School, 5900 Baltimore Ave.
“This is an opportunity for the community to come together, share our concerns and devise productive solutions that will help improve our neighborhoods,” Williams said. “I welcome all Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia residents to join Representative Waters and me, as well as local organizations that provide crime prevention services, to participate in this important discussion.”
Representatives from the Philadelphia Pole Department, SEPTA Transit Police Department, Philadelphia Adult Parole and Probation Department, Philadelphia Juvenile Parole and Probation Department, Philadelphia Operation Town Watch, the Block Captains Association, Philadelphia Department of Human Services and neighborhood schools will participate.
For more information, call Don Cave at 215-492-2980.

Sports Trainer / Muscle and Strength Workout
2011-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Learn with us what it takes to keep your muscles strong. Free class.
Spaces for demonstration classes are limited and registration is required. Call (215) 492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com to secure a slot.

Bartram's Garden Walk with Bartram Village
2011-10-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
♥ October 2011 – Health Awareness Month
Please join me and residents of Bartram Village as we walk through historic Bartram’s Garden.

New Face of Education Reform - A Town Hall Forum
2011-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Universal Institute Charter School, 1427 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
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Students in chronically underperforming public schools deserve an opportunity to attend a safe, quality public, private or charter school regardless of their ZIP code.
That is why I am hosting a town hall forum, “The New Face of Education Reform,” on Monday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Universal Institute Charter School, 1427 Catherine St. in Philadelphia.
Join me, along with former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige and other legislators, community leaders and clergy as we discuss this important issue.
For more information, call 215-492-2980.

Discover Zumba!
2011-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
♥ October 2011 – Health Awareness Month
Discover Zumba! If you haven’t tried it, you don’t know what you’re missing. This spicy, Latin dance inspired, calorie burning workout is catching on across the country. Try it with us. Free class.
Spaces for demonstration classes are limited and registration is required. Call (215) 492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com to secure a slot.

Health Fair
2011-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Pennsy Flea Market, 1600 S. Warfield Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
♥ October 2011 – Health Awareness Month
I have joined the good folks at Pennsy Flea Market, 1600 S. Warfield Street, Philadelphia, to present the Inaugural Mary Mahoney Health Fair. Named for our nation’s first professionally trained African American nurse, the fair will focus on health awareness and early detection of health problems. Please join us and take advantage of free health-related tests, advice, literature and demonstrations. For more information contact Joshua Zoppel, of Pennsy Flea Market, at 215-913-4826 or joshuazoppel@yahoo.com or contact Desaree Jones, in my district office, at 215-492-2980 or djones@pasenate.com.

Line Dancing
2011-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, 5900 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Have fun and get your blood moving with great music and Line Dancing at SOCCA. Free Class.
Spaces for demonstration classes are limited and registration is required. Call (215) 492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com to secure a slot.

Health Walk on Cobbs Creek Parkway
2011-10-29 08:30 - 23:30 | Laura Sims Skate House, 63rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join us for the Annual 3K or 6K Health Walk on Cobbs Creek Parkway. Warm-up at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:00 a.m.

Wake Up Yoga
2011-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | The Marvelous, 4916 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
♥ October 2011 – Health Awareness Month
Wake Up Yoga, 4916 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, offers us a welcoming place to explore the health benefits of this ancient system of mental and physical exercise. Please join us. Free class. Only 20 spaces available!!!
Spaces for demonstration classes are limited and registration is required. Call (215) 492-2980 or e-mail djones@pasenate.com to secure a slot.

Kinship Care Panel Discussion
2011-11-09 10:00 - 22:00 | Sayers Memorial United Methodist Church, 61st and Catharine Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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The Myths and Reality of Informal Kinship Care
One child in 10 in the United States lives with a grandparent. For 4 out of 10 of those children, that grandparent is the primary caregiver.
Our panel of experts will discuss pros and cons; myth vs. reality of informal kinship care. Panel to include: Barry Kassel of Support Center of Child Advocates (SCCA), Jennifer Russell of SeniorLAW Center (SLC), Chartan Nelson of Grand Central, Inc. and Jean Hackney of Grands as Parents.
This session is the first in a series of panel discussions to be held as an outgrowth of our successful Helping Hands Intergenerational Resource and Information Conference in May 2011.

Community Meeting with Law Enforcement
2011-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 | SOCCA (Turner Middle School Building), 5900 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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State Senator Anthony H. Williams, in collaboration with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Majlis Ash-Shura invite you to attend a community meeting to discuss ways to improve communication between the community and law enforcement.

Gun Buyback
2011-12-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Francis Myers Recreation Center, 5803 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
A gun buyback event has been organized by Senator Anthony H. Williams, Uplift Solutions and Safety Net. Participants who hand in a gun at the event will receive a $100 gift card. It’s all completely anonymous. There will be no questions asked.

No starter pistols, flares or air guns will be accepted
Limit two guns and two gift cards per person.

Small Business Workshop
2012-01-11 11:00 - 13:00 | University of Pennsylvania, Claudia Cohen Hall, Terrace Room on the Perelman Triangle, 36th & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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In partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the law firm of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., I am pleased to host an upcoming employment workshop to provide small businesses with resources and a forum to discuss their issues.
The free lunch workshop for small businesses (under 100 employees) will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Pennsylvania, Claudia Cohen Hall, Terrace Room, Perelman Triangle, off 36th and Walnut Streets.
Small businesses have very unique concerns and needs. In this economy, we need to ensure they are taking the right steps to thrive. I invite local small businesses to participate in this informative workshop.
The workshop will focus on labor issues, including wages, overtime, what to do when a business is audited, maintaining employment in a competitive market, harassment training, risk management and more.
Call Jonathan Williams at 215-492-2980 to RSVP or for more information.

IMAGINE AFRICA with the Penn Museum
2012-02-18 10:00 - 17:00 | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
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State Senator Anthony H. Williams and the Penn Museum invite you to a FREE COMMUNITY DAY!
Sponsored by 100.3 WRNB Radio
Meet Lady B, on-air host at 100.3 WRNB from 11 AM – 2PM
Explore the vast continent of Africa with activities and guests including:
West African Music by the Women’s Sekere Ensemble | Workshop and Performance by Neo-African Drums ‘n Dance | Arts & Crafts Activities for kids & families | Cultural presenters from seven African countries
(Special programs from 1 -4 PM)

Tax Return and Tax/Rent Rebate Form Preparation
2012-02-21 12:30 - 15:00 | ShopRite of Island Avenue, 2946 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
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PathWaysPA volunteers will help you prepare your income tax returns (1040EZ, Form 1040A, or basic Form 1040 federal income tax returns).
Qualified seniors and persons with disability will also receive help with tax/rent rebate forms.
What to bring:

Your ID and Social Security card.
Copies of 2011 rent receipts or receipts for paid property and school taxes (bring your year-end mortgage statement if your taxes are paid through your mortgage company).
Statements of income, including W-2′s, Social Security, pensions, etc.
Checking or savings account number and bank routing number (if you wand direct deposit of your rebate).

IT’S ALL FREE, but space is limited. Sign up in advance by calling ShopRite at 215-492-1333 or Senator Williams’ office at 215-492-2980.
Members of Senator Williams’ staff will be present to provide on-site constituent services. We can help with any state government matter, including PACE and PACENET, public utilities, drivers licenses, vehicle registrations and more.

Tax Return & Tax/Rent Rebate Form Preparation
2012-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
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Darby CDC will help you prepare your income tax returns (EZ and short forms only).
Qualified seniors and persons with disability will also receive help with tax/rent rebate forms.
What to bring:

Your ID and Social Security card.
Copies of 2011 rent receipts or receipts for paid property and school taxes (bring your year-end mortgage statement if your taxes are paid through your mortgage company).
Statements of income, including W-2’s, Social Security, pensions, etc.
Checking or savings account number and bank routing number (if you wand direct deposit of your rebate).

IT’S ALL FREE, but space is limited. Sign up in advance at the Good Neighbor Senior Center or call 610-586-8170.
Members of Senator Williams’ staff will be present to provide on-site constituent services. We can help with any state government matter, including PACE and PACENET, public utilities, drivers licenses, vehicle registrations and more.
PECO representatives will also be on hand to discuss energy saving initiatives.

Kinship Care Panel Discussion
2012-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Bright Hope Baptist Church, 12th Street & Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
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A Wisdom Team
Join us for an open discussion on the issues facing kinship relative caregivers with the organizations who support these caregivers.
Light refreshments will be provided and free children’s books will be available for attendees.
This session is the second in a series of panel discussions to be held as an outgrowth of our successful Helping Hands Intergenerational Resource and Information Conference in May 2011.

Gun Buyback Event
2012-04-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Francis Myers Recreation Center, 5803 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
I have organized this gun buyback event together with Uplift Solutions and Brown’s ShopRite.
Participants who hand in a gun at the event will receive a $100 gift card (while supplies last).
It’s all completely anonymous. There will be no questions asked.

No starter pistols, flares or air guns will be accepted
Limit two gift cards per person.

This is my fourth gun buyback event in 10 months. To date, we have removed 400 guns from the 8th Senatorial District.
For more information, contact Donald Cave at 215-492-2980 or dcave@pasenate.com
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Save Energy & Money
2012-04-26 10:00 - 14:30 | African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Senator Williams will be participating in the afternoon panel discussion at this FREE event.
Registration begins at 9 AM
Learn about the many resources available to consumers so that they can save energy and money on their utility bills.
In addition to the valuable information, you will enjoy:

Opening Remarks
Lunch Provided – Box Lunch Choice
Door Prizes
Resource & Information Center
Free Blood Pressure Screening

The Be Utility Wise group, comprised of representatives from local utilities, government, and community agencies, will host this year’s event, “Save Energy & Money.”
PA Public Utility Commission
Peco Energy
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
American Association of Blacks In Energy (AABE)
Energy Works
Energy Coordinating Agency
Philadelphia Gas Works
Pennsylvania Aging, Utilities and Economic Consortium, Inc.
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A Vigil to Remember Philadelphia's Homicide Victims of 2011
2012-04-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Chapel of St. Joseph – Michael J. Smith, S.J. Memorial, City Avenue and Cardinal Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
I will be on the campus of St. Joseph’s University, attending The Richard Johnson Center for Anti-Violence Sixth Annual Candlelight Vigil.
Please join me as we assemble for an interdenominational service in memory of Philadelphia’s 324 homicide victims of 2011.
Contact the Richard Johnson Center at 610-660-3388 or via email or online for more information.
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Financing Your Business
2012-05-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Enterprise Center, 4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
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This FREE event is the latest in a series of small business workshops that I have sponsored in and around the 8th Senatorial District. A continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
Co-sponsored by Citibank, this program will focus on “Financing Your Business”.
For reservations and for more information, contact Jonathan Williams at jwilliams@pasenate.com or 215-492-2980.

Choosing Your Dreams
2012-05-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Ave, Darby, PA, 19023, United States
Navigating a Varied Career Path
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Tra Thomas, former Philadelphia Eagle, and I and others will be talking to young men aged 11 – 21 about the new reality awaiting them in the working world – multiple careers.
I am pleased to sponsor this program in partnership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chester Alumnae Chapter.
The EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) program is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on the plight of African-American males. Both informal and empirical data suggest that the vast majority of African-American males continues to be in crisis and is not reaching its fullest potential educationally, socially and emotionally. EMBODI is designed to address these issues through dialogue, and recommendations for change and action.

Kinship Care Discussion
2012-06-07 09:30 - 23:30 | Miracle Temple of Christ Church, 2600 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
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FREE event for grandparents and other kinship caregivers of children.
This session is the third in a series of panel discussions to be held as an outgrowth of our successful Helping Hands Intergenerational Resource and Information Conference in May 2011.
Presented in partnership with Turning Points for Children, Grands as Parents and the Kinship Care Committee.
Conversations with representatives of PA Health Law Project | PA Department of Public Welfare | Community of Behavioral Health | Philadelphia Parks and Recreation | Vare Recreation Center.
Moderator: Joy Woods Jones
Topics to include:
What programs are available to help children who are out of control and need help?
How to access medical assistance to pay for it.
Activities still available for children and youth in the summer.

Senior Fair
2012-06-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook Road, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
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I am pleased to join with the Good Neighbor Senior Center in co-hosting this Senior Fair.

Vendors will provide information about senior services.
Class demonstration.
Lunch will be available at nominal fee.

Check back for additional details and/or contact Ronda Liggins at 610-284-7335 or rliggins@pasenate.com

Gun Buyback Event
2012-06-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Vare Recreation Center, 2600 Morris Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, United States
I have organized this gun buyback event together with Uplift Solutions, Brown’s ShopRite, City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson and State Representative Harold James.
Participants who hand in a gun at the event will receive a $100 gift card (while supplies last).
It’s all completely anonymous. There will be no questions asked.

No starter pistols, flares or air guns will be accepted
Limit two gift cards per person.

This is my fifth gun buyback event within the past year. To date, we have removed more than 400 guns from the 8th Senatorial District.
For more information, contact Donald Cave at 215-492-2980 or dcave@pasenate.com

Summer of Peace 2012 Cookout I
2012-06-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 250 South 63rd Steet, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
I am pleased to co-host this Weekend of Peace event…
A DAY OF FAMILY FUN!

Free Food
Pool Open
Moon Bounces
Free Giveaways to Children (While supplies last)

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Special thanks to our community partners: SYSCO | Sunoco | Brown’s ShopRite | West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Businesses.

Summer of Peace 2012 Cookout II
2012-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Vare Recreation Center, Philadelphia, United States
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FREE EVENT! A DAY OF FAMILY FUN!
Presented in partnership with Keystone Mercy…

Free food
Swimming
Games
DJ Redeboi
Health screenings

Basketball competition starts at 12 noon.
Special thanks to our community partners: Sunoco | Industry XIX | Wawa | Fresh Grocers | West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses

Summer of Peace 2012 Cookout III
2012-08-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Nile Swim Club, 513 S. Union Avenue, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States
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FREE EVENT! A DAY OF FAMILY FUN!
Presented in partnership with Keystone Mercy…

Free food
Swimming
Games
DJ Rudeboi
Emergency Room (ER) Avoidance Training

Basketball competition starts at 12 noon.
Special thanks to our community partners: Sunoco | Industry XIX | Wawa | Fresh Grocers | West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses

VOTER ID Education & Action RALLY
2012-09-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
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Come out & JOIN THE FIGHT | Don’t lose your right to Vote!
FREE Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream | Special guest speakers | Local entertainment
Get help with Voter ID | Volunteer for outreach
Community partners:
PA Voter ID Coalition | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Southwest Globe – Times | Ben & Jerry’s Philadelphia | Kingsessing 5th Division Community of Neighbors | Peace Not Guns | Southwest CDC | ACANA | National Treasury Employees Union | West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods & Businesses | Don’t Shoot, I Want a Future | SW Advisroy Group | SW District Services | Westside Weekly | Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell | Councilman Kenyatta Johnson | Representative Ronald Waters | Representative Harold James | Representative Maria Donatucci | Representative Vanessa Brown
For more information, call 215-492-2980
