Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements - Events

Urban Sustainability Forum

claire mceachern — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:49:16 GMT

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 6:00 PM - Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Urban Sustainability Forum

High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture

Location: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Date: February 15, 2012

Time: 6:00 PM (Reception) 6:30 PM (Program)

Register at: http://hightunnels.eventbrite.com/

At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels (Teens 4 Good's included) could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and quality of vegetables, small fruits, and cut flowers.

Urban farming is a fast-growing movement in the United States, especially in Philadelphia. As more than 86 percent of the U.S. population now resides in or around urban areas, the sustained use of urban farming could contribute to food security, food safety, and workforce development. Increased availability of fresh and nutritious food in urban areas could combat the alarming rise of obesity and thus reduce related healthcare costs in the United States. High tunnel projects could help eliminate Philadelphia’s “food deserts,” or urban areas lacking access to nutritious, affordable food, and provide more fresh and nutritious specialty crops to underserved populations.

MLK Day of Service

claire mceachern — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:11:57 GMT

Monday, January 16, 2012 9:30 AM - Monday, January 16, 2012 12:00 PM
Location: 8th and Mercy Street Garden

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia would like to encourage everyone to come join in the fun and celebrate MLK Jr. Day of Service. Volunteers from Engine 53, students, and staff from Furness High and Southwark Elementary School will join forces to beautify the community gardens at 8th and Mercy.

Volunteer Event

claire mceachern — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:42:28 GMT

Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hello Philadelphia - Come out to the Carousel House Farm for one last workdate. Hang with our youth, learn a new farming technique, and take home some fresh produce (workshare).

Please contact Corrie Spellman for additional details.

Last Hoorah!

claire mceachern — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:41:53 GMT

Saturday, December 03, 2011 10:00 AM - Saturday, December 03, 2011 1:00 PM
Location: 8th and Poplar

Join us as we put our farm to sleep for the winter. Learn to sew in cover crop, meet the youth interns in Teens4Good, and take home some fresh produce. For more details please contact Jamie McKnight.

Rittenhouse Square Flower Market for Children's Charities

claire mceachern — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:23:31 GMT

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 05, 2011 6:00 PM

"Paint Job" at the Lighthouse

Jeffrey Levy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:03:17 GMT

Thursday, March 04, 2010 9:00 AM - Thursday, March 04, 2010 4:00 PM
Location: The Lighthouse - 152 Wesat Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PA 19133

Come join us whenever you can!

Advancing Youth Development Training & Training of Facilitators

Justin Thomas — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:29:32 GMT

Monday, June 01, 2009 9:00 AM - Friday, June 05, 2009 4:00 PM
Location: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc - Achievement Center

Launching the Federations' NEW Name

Justin Thomas — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:33:38 GMT

Thursday, April 16, 2009 12:00 PM - Thursday, April 16, 2009 1:00 PM
Location: Dilworth Plaza - Philadelphia City Hall

The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements will now be called
Federation of Neighborhood Centers

Forum on Healthy Food & Transforming Communities

Justin Thomas — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:07 GMT

Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Temple University

presents ....

Can Local, Healthy Food

Transform Our Community?

Come and find out at the 4th Annual
Social Entrepreneurship Conference at Temple University.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Temple University,

Main Campus

Click HERE for more information or contact Jamie McKnight at ..
jamiem@greatsettlements.org or 215-989-3566 ext 1108

ARAMARK's Community Enhancement Day

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:47:55 GMT
Friday, April 24, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Lutheran Settlement House & Northlight Community Center

Through ARAMARK’s partnership with the Federation, ARAMARK will mobilize 300 employees to improve the physical conditions of two community centers: Lutheran Settlement House and North Light Community Center.

More information still to come ...

PHS/Philadelphia Green on their Distribution Day

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:52:58 GMT
Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 8th & Poplar

They will be distributing seedlings & supplies to community gardeners from our site. The T4G youth will be hosting and working in their garden that day

Students United for Philadelphia Agriculture (S.U.P.A.)

Justin Thomas — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:36:02 GMT
Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: WB Saul High School; 7090 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA

The day will have 6 youth led workshops highlighting urban agriculture and greening
the city. Groups represented that day are, T4G, Urban Nutrition Initiative (UNI),
Mill Creek Farm, Penn State, Weaver's Way, Farm to City, Urban Tree Connection,
MLK, Grumblethrope Historic House and Gardens, Central and Crefled.

College Prep Workshop

Justin Thomas — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:37:56 GMT
Monday, February 23, 2009 6:00 PM - Monday, February 23, 2009 8:00 PM
Location: North Light Community Center, 175 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127

When: 6 - 8 pm : Wednesday, February 23, 2009

Where: North Light Community Center 175 Green Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19127

What: Valuable College Prep Workshop for high school students and parents / guardians

Featuring: Speakers from the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Futures and College Graduates

Contact Info: Billy Eisenberg at 215-483-4800 or weisenberg@northlightcommunitycenter.org

Breakfast Fundraiser

Justin Thomas — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:15:38 GMT
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:00 AM - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:00 AM
Location: The Union League, 140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

2nd Annual Breakfast Fundraiser
Wednesday: May 13, 2009
8:00am - 10:00am
The Union League, Philadelphia
140 S. Broad Street
The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements (Federation), founded in 1906, is committed to being a major force in the development of healthy, safe, thriving neighborhoods and communities. In partnership with our network of 16 member agencies, we work to enhance their leadership, adaptive, management and operational capacity.

For more information, contact Gloria Park-Perin, Director of Development
gloriap@greatsettlements.org or 215-989-3566 x1116

Parent EmPower Program

Justin Thomas — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:52:40 GMT
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 5:30 AM - Thursday, April 09, 2009
Location: Various

Parent EmPower Program

The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements is once again sponsoring parenting classes for parents of children ages 0 to 10 and 10 to 22 years of age. The classes are adult learning style with group activities and time for everyone to take part and bond with other parents around child rearing issues. Certified facilitators with years of experience provide guidance to the learning experience.

      Participants Receive:

·         Dinner

·         Child Care

·         Tokens

·         Parenting Material

·         Closing Ceremony

·         Certificate of Completion/Attendance

·         Attendance Verification Letters

·         Social Service Support

·         $50 stipend for those who complete the program

·         Father’s Only Class @ Cunningham Community Center

Locations & Times:

Berean Act II

2847 N. 26^th St.

215-229-2688 – Dr. Brenda Richmond

brendalrichmond@yahoo.com

Thursday – 6:00 – 8:00-Date to be announced

Cunningham Community Center

1240 N. 10th Street

215-236-0336 – Gloria Whiting

GWhi8731@aol.com

Thursday – 6:00 – 8:00 – 2/5/09



Grace Safe Place

7101 N. 20^th St. (71^st & Ogontz Ave.)

215- 989-3566 X.1103 – Bernadette Jones

bernadettej@greatsettlements.org

Thursday – 6:00 – 8:00 pm- 2/5/09

Molly’s Child Care Center

1610 McKean St.

215-551-0114 - Tola Aiyegbusi – Director

Tolamcc@yahoo.com

Tuesday - 5:30 – 7:30-Date to be Announced

North Light Community Center
175-183 Green Lane
215-483-4800 – Billy Eisenberg
weisenberg@northlightcommunitycenter.org
Tuesday - 6:00 – 8:00 pm – 2/3/09

Classes will commence the week of February 2, 2009 for ten weeks.
Tuesday – 2/3/09
Thursday – 2/5/09

For more information, contact: Bernadette Jones
215-989-3566 x.1103

Me, We, Us: The Bridge to the Future

Justin Thomas — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:20:30 GMT
Thursday, December 11, 2008 8:00 AM - Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:00 PM
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center

Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, December 11, 2008
8:00am to 5:00pm

On Thursday December 11, 2008 The Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements and United Way of South Eastern Pennsylvania was successful in hosting the 2008 Youth Development Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, having well over 650 youth and adults in attendance.

Keynote speaker Kazi addressed the audience with inspiring and insightful words which in turn received a thunderous applause. 26 exhibitors ranging from local college and universities to other social service agencies, put on displays about the various opportunities and services that are available. In between all that, there were dynamic interactive circle learning sessions offered, where youth and adults could attend and learn from each other.

Mayor Michael Nutter stopped by around lunch time for a quick question / answer session and later on in the afternoon several other city officials hosted a panel discussion.

Click to see the Pictures of this event.

2008 National Policy Summit

Jeffrey Levy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:40:47 GMT
Monday, December 08, 2008 9:00 AM - Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Location: Washington DC

Activating Civic Engagement

The United Neighborhood Centers of America (UNCA) has launched an initiative to effectively engage organizations, their neighbors and community members in efforts to advance social changes that can improve their own lives and bolster chances of success for children, families and their communities. As a result, UNCA will host the 2008 National Policy Summit in Washington, DC scheduled for December 8 through 10, 2008. This will be a perfect opportunity for youth to use their voice and attempt to improve the lives of their families and neighborhoods they live in.

Will you be attending?

Justin Thomas — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:18:39 GMT
Yes; No; Maybe;

ARAMARK Community Health Fair

Justin Thomas — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:18:39 GMT
Saturday, October 04, 2008 9:00 AM - Saturday, October 04, 2008 4:00 PM
Location: John Street Community Center

Teens 4 Good Market & Car Wash

Justin Thomas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:44:48 GMT
Saturday, July 26, 2008 9:00 AM - Saturday, July 26, 2008 12:00 PM
Location: Good community garden site located at 8th & Poplar

The youth at our Teens 4 Good community garden site located at 8th & Poplar are hosting a Market Day & Car Wash on Saturday, July 26, 2009 from 9am - Noon.

We are selling the freshest produce in town and while you are visiting our market and beautiful garden, the teens will wash your car for a $5.00 donation.

Please join us at our garden for this event, we hope to see you there.

Comment

Justin Thomas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:40:24 GMT
You're gonna need a ladder to wash the top of my truck! See you there!

Will you be attending?

Justin Thomas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:38:59 GMT
Yes; No; Maybe;

Teens 4 Good Car Wash

Jeffrey Levy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:35:42 GMT
Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 8th and Poplar

ARAMARK Career and College Fair

Justin Thomas — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:02:50 GMT
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: R. W. BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER, 1701 N. 8th STREET

Attend Workshops for Youth

College Preparation

Making a Good 1^st Impression

Alternative Careers

Attend Workshops for Adults

Success in the Workplace

College Preparation for the Adult Worker

Financial Planning

Attending Employers

ARAMARK

Career Link

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Citizens Bank

City Year

EDSI / EARN Center

Einstein Hospital

Metropolitan Career Center

PA Army National Guard

Philadelphia Fire

Department Philadelphia OIC

Philadelphia Police Recruitment Unit

Philadelphia Prison System

Philadelphia Zoo

Pioneers International

SEPTA

Attending Colleges and Universities

Arcadia University

Community College

of Philadelphia

Cheyney University

Devry Institute

Drexel University

Gwynedd Mercy

College

LaSalle University

Neumann College

Orleans Technical

Institute

University of

Pennsylvania

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL GPFS AT 215-989-3566

BROUGHT TO YOU BY GPFS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARAMARK.

Training of Facilitators - Pottstown School District

Justin Thomas — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:47:52 GMT
Thursday, June 12, 2008 9:00 AM - Friday, June 13, 2008 5:00 AM
Location: Pottstown Middle School