COMMUNITY
Storm water Community Meeting – June 25
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Mentors support rising teen Queens
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Sen. Williams Sponsor Gun Buyback
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CASH
FOR CARS & TRUCKS
Men at Prayer on Fathers’ Day
Monthly gatherings at The Common Place lift up today’s many concerns
up to $1,000 A group of Southwest men who come together monthly at The Common Place, 58th St. and Chester Ave. for breakfast, prayer, bible study, and discussion.
Gatherings are open and men of all ages are welcome.
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Cars or Trucks hey gather every third Saturday the community center located at 58th Christian Fellowship on Grays Avenue
With/ Without Title morning for prayer, bible study Street and Chester Avenue, and at 8:30 and the Rev. Christopher J. Holland
Bad Engines or and discussion of the concerns a.m., preceding the spiritual portion, II, pastor of New Spirit Community
Bad Transmissions that modern men have in their respec- the men enjoy what some might define Church which shares the premises
tive roles as fathers, sons, uncles, broth- as a “good ol’ Southern breakfast.”
up to $500 ers, and workers (or retirees). Their The meetings are led jointly by the MEN AT PRAYER
Cars or Trucks meeting place is The Common Place, Rev. Cean James, pastor of Grace CONTINUES ON PAGE 12
Any Condition
215-669-1000
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Summer Solstice Festival
215-669-1000
CallCall 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. June 23 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Music, Movie, Hikes, Kayaking & more. @HeinzRefuge or @friendsofheinz
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find this unacceptable and should failure to give police vital informa-
s you may be aware, a number take it personally! tion even when it affects those close
of block party requests (in- One way persons living and to us.
cluding mine) were recently working in our neighborhoods can Please note before submitting your
denied based on the recommenda- respond effectively is to be proactive application, Block Party Permit Fees
tion of 12th Police District Captain about reporting crime when violence are non-refundable! As we move
Deshawn Beaufort. It is my under- does take place. forward during the course of the
standing that the reason for this As of now, block party permits summer through early fall, all block
action was the increase in violence have to be submitted to the 12th parties will have to be personally ap-
within the 12th District this year. Police District before they can be proved by The Police Captain before
Specifically, it related to the level of approved. We have to accept that the they are allowed to happen. It is his he intends to do!
gun violence in Southwest which authorities cannot allow parties to responsibility to ensure that each Respectfully,
sadly has made this district the high- take place when we as a community and every resident of the 12th Dis-
est in the entire city so far this year, allow the loss of life and drug trans- trict Southwest Philadelphia com- Mark Harrell, MHS
according to internal Police data. actions to occur – to some degree munity is kept safe and this is what Publisher, Southwest Globe Times
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JUNE 30 The official ribbon cutting will take
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there will be events and activities or our newest generations, communication is
ave you ever wondered about for the whole family from 11:00 virtually an obsession, with so many means PHLpreK
what the extraordinary natu- a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – archery, trolley available. To foster this passion for connec-
ral environment of Lower tours, bird walks, and more. tions, PhillyCAM will hold a free, one-evening
Eastwick was like before the arrival Heinz, the only urban national workshop “Community Connections Media Making FREE, QUALITY PRE-K
of European settlers? It was a great wildlife refuge, comprises 1000 Meetup” to teach Southwest residents how to project
wetland marsh stretching for 6,000 acres of woods, ponds, meadow, messages beyond their immediate neighborhood. STARTS IN SEPTEMBER.
acres between the Schuylkill River walking trails and the remaining The “Meetup,” free and open to the public, will be
and Darby Creek, abounding in fish, 200 acres of wetland marsh. It is held at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue on PHILADELPHIA’S FREE PRE-K
animal wildlife, birds, native plants, protected and developed by the Tuesday evening, June 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. HELPS CHILDREN SUCCEED.
and trees! It was unique on the East- U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and Attendance at the meeting is free, but registration DON’T WAIT!
ern Coast of America and the happy supported by such active volunteer is requested by going to PhillyCAM’s Facebook page, SEATS ARE FILLING UP FAST!!
fishing and hunting grounds of the organizations as Friends of Heinz www.facebook/phillycam and scrolling down to and TO ENROLL:
original Lenape Indians that used it. Refuge and the Eastwick Friends clicking “coming” the interest box to the right of the A typical Free PhillyCam Media workshop where attendees are • CHILDREN MUST BE 3 OR 4
That amazing natural area and its and Neighbors Coalition. event box “Media Meetup SW Philly”. Light refresh- learning how to make and disseminate video and audio message to YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER.
inhabitants will be celebrated Satur- Heinz is located at 8601 Lindbergh ments will be provided. large audiences. The next PhillyCam workshop is at Southwest CDC,
• FAMILIES MUST LIVE IN
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day, June 23, with the grand open- Blvd. and can be reached via SEPTA On hand for the session will be the PhillyCAM PHILADELPHIA.
ing of the new Exhibit Area in the routes 37, 108, and 115. For more mobile media studio and its experienced media their own TV or radio show,” explained PhillyCAM • NO INCOME OR
Cusano Center for Environmental information, call 215-365-3118 or The Cusano Environmental Education Center at the John Heinz Refuge at 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Cusano
makers. These staff members will offer tips on how Executive Director Gretjen Clausing. “We feel it is
EMPLOYMENT
Education at the John Heinz Na- visit johnheinznwr@fws.gov. will host the grand opening of its new nature exhibit area on Saturday, June 30. to make video and audio pieces centered upon what important to take our story to the people and to offer
is going on in one’s life, neighborhood and commu- them a forum to share their stories.” REQUIREMENT
nity. The instruction will also cover accessing and PhillyCAM is a community media center that
Editor ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Publisher reserves the right s Drivers Licenses The core principle of these stormwater projects Philadelphia, PA 19142
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Steve Kuzmicki to accept or reject any advertising or opinions submitted.
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will be to use small community rain gardens and 215-729-0374
Staff Reporters Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors made except
Shaketia Sills Cynthia Ryant to reprint that portion of any ad having an error. Display & s License Suspensions Lifted plantings, catchment areas, porous paving and other
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“green” approaches to curb the flow of stormwater.
Sign
Design/Layout classified rates are available on request.
Typical of PWD greening projects is the rain garden catchment area incorporated into the new playground
at Patterson Elementary School at Buist Ave. and 70th St., as pictured at the playground dedication March
2, 2018.
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NAC
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avid Reeder has joined the viding a strong role model for younger ADVISORY SUB-COMMITTEE
Southwest Community Develop- people.” Those aspirations fitted in Mark Harrell, MHS (NAS) MEETING:
ment Corp. as an Administrative perfectly with PowerCorpsPHL and Our Gif
t NAC Community Organizer Tuesday, JULY 10, 2018
Assistant. Currently, he is focused on a through his counselor there he was put To You! Southwest Community Develop-
wide range of duties for the Southwest in contact with Southwest CDC – and Neighborhood Advisor Committee of Southwest CDC ment Corp., 6:00 pm
Globe Times Newspaper which is owned the Globe Times. At the paper, David is 6328 Paschall Avenue,
and operated by Southwest CDC. using both his organizational skills and Www.travelbenefitsclub.com INFORMATION GUIDE Philadelphia. PA 19142
At Southwest CDC.
6328 Paschall Avenue,
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serves in PowerCorpsPHL, a workforce in interviews for news articles. Hotels, Resorts, Email: mark@southwestcdc.org
development program created by the “I’m excited about the opportunity to Movies, Theme Parks,
national service agency, AmeriCorps. make our neighborhood a better place & More!
“Working with PowerCorpsPHL, I was through the CDC and its newspaper WANTED: BLOCK CAPTAINS
able to obtain two certifications from the and at the same time to further my own Division of Housing & Community Development If you’re interested in having your block represented or need information about hosting a block
US Occupational Safety and Health Ad- prospects, he summarized. 1234 Market St., 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107 party or block clean up, contact Mark Harrell, NAC Coordinator at 215-729-0804. Many block
ministration (OSHA), one in agriculture David is in the progress of completing An outdoors type of city dweller, David Reeder Tel: 215-686-9749 TDD: 215-686-9803 info.dhcd@phila.gov captains in Southwest distribute the Globe Times Newspaper to their neighbors, bringing them
has joined Southwest CDC as an Administrative the good news of the community and what’s happening in the community calendar. Also, if you
the other in construction,” the person- his course work in Criminal Justice with Assistant helping with the Globe Times newspaper. Jamal Griffin It is the policy of the City of Philadelphia to provide services without re- are a current block captain, please be advised that the Southwest Block Captain’s Association is
able Reeder confided. “I also completed a minor in Sociology at the Community Travel Benefits Consultant gard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, having AIDS or being currently being organized to bring additional training and resources to you and the residents of
formal training in several other interest- College of Philadelphia. He expects to is to attend law school and become a perceived to have AIDS, national origin, ancestry, familial status, physical
ing side disciplines like tree care and graduate in December 2018. “After I lawyer.” 215-240-4905 handicap or age.
your blocks. Please make sure that your current mailing address, phone number and email ad-
dress is registered with Community Relations Officer Arnold Mitchell by calling him at 215 686-
painting. complete my Associate Degree, I plan David can be reached at the offices of Sponsor ID: 85790 3122 or emailing him at arnold.mitchell@phila.gov.
“I have always had a desired to give to continue studies toward a bachelor‘s Southwest CDC at 6328 Paschall Av- Web: www.paid2save.com/ SWCDC’s Neighborhood Advisory Committees (NACs) Program offers com-
xpect2save CENTRAL SOUTHWEST DRUG FREE COALITION
back to the community in ways that will degree in Criminal Justice at Temple enue, by phone at 215-727-7777 or via munity-based nonprofit organizations the opportunity to lead and engage
Affiliate Opportunity residents in eligible neighborhoods in activities that support the City’s core The Central Southwest Drug Free Coalition (CSWDFC) is looking for youth under the age of 18
have a positive impact, for instance pro- University. My long-term academic goal email at david@southwestcdc.org and parents to be a part of a coalition to address youth substance abuse and use in zip code
objectives, including:
19142. The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) helps coalitions build their
Referral/Intake
All staff is subject to a full back- ground
Provides services under (ODP) Office Devel-
check. Screening includes criminal
Our intake process isbackground com-FBI fingerprintopmental Program for individuals with devel-
simple andcheck,
prehensive. Individuals seeking ser- opmental disabilities (MR) in the community
clearance and child abuse clearance as
vices must be registered with their
needed.
that increase community integration, sociali-
county Administrative Entities/Office zation, and improve overall quality of life.
of Developmental Programs.
Companion Services
A companion staff member works with
individuals in the privacy of their home
or the community. Our well trained staff
will be there to be a companion as spell-
ed out in the Individual Support Plan.
Respite Adult Residential 6400 Homes
Eastwick Family Services provides residential
Need a break from care giving duties? A Res- homes for an individual with developmental
pite service is provided in the home of the disability. It is our goal to provide a safe living
individual receiving services. These trained arrangement to help residents live a life that is
EEOC Statement professionals can assist with activities of dai- as close as possible in all aspects to the life
ly living. which any member of the community might
Eastwick Family Services is an Equal Opportuni- choose. Our service is based on individual cen-
ty Employer. We do not discriminate on the tered approach, which means all of the aspects
basis of race, gender, disability, sexual orienta- Contact Us: Eastwick Family Services
of the residential experience is solely designed
tion, or religion Phone: 267-634-6410 Fax: 267-634-6439 with the individual’s unique needs in mind. Our
Staff Screening Website: www.eastwickfamily.com services are orchestrated towards growth and
development of each resident.
All staff is subject to a full back- ground check. Mailing Address
Screening includes criminal background check, Please contact your county office for Intellectu-
FBI fingerprint clearance and child abuse clear-
Eastwick Family Services al Disabilities for further information if you or
ance as needed. 2501 S. Carroll St. Philadelphia, PA 19142 your love ones
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• JULY 11: Environmental Education Program – Identifying Fish: 10 a.m. Cobbs Creek • Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing PAUL “EARTHQUAKE” MOORE ing in on projects on MLK Day, and
Environmental Center, Cobbs Creek Parkway at Catharine St. Info: www.facebook.com/ Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults CONTINUES FROM PAGE 12 sponsoring a Weekend of Peace aimed
pg/CobbsEnvCenter/events Can Learn to Read at ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084. at bringing the community together.
presence in and around Southwest For several decades, “The People’s
• JULY 14: Tour & Lecture – The Oval Room: The Woodlands 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The story of William Hamilton’s drawing room. 4000 Woodland Ave. Info: http://
• Full Employment Services/MyPLACE: Expanded Job Center at Southwest CDC, 6328
Paschall Ave. Free access to internet; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Info: cynthia@southwestcdc.
RENTAL MANAGEMENT Philadelphia for many years. He has
been Chairman of the Board of South-
Champ” has walked the chilly pave-
ments of Woodland Avenue during
West, Southwest, Northeast, South Philadelphia & University City
woodlandsphila.org org. or 215-729-0800. west Community Development Corp., evenings in the holiday season dressed
215-727-1565 a private, non-profit service agency in red and sporting a bushy white
• JULY 20: Free Outdoor Movie Night: Bartram’s Garden “The Jungle Book” An
animated classic! 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. (Informal walking tours before dusk). Free popcorn
• English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall
Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info: 215-729- MANGO & AUGUST and is an Associate Minister of his
church, New Fellowship Missionary
beard as “Community Claus” giving
out candy canes and toys to delighted
and lemonade while they last – Bring a blanket to sit on. Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh 0800. 5601 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19153 Baptist. youngsters.
Blvd., Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org Real Estate He has become well known in “We wish Paul and his family well,
Since 1976
• Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs: Licensed Broker
Southwest for organizing such com- and pray fervently for his speedy
• JULY 20: 12th District Police Service Area #1 Meeting, 6:30 p. m. ShopRite Supermarket 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland munity events as his summer “Boot and complete recovery,” said Donna
Community Room, Penrose Plaza, Island Ave. Learn what’s happening in your area. Info: Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.com/SWJRL Camp” to infuse young men with Henry, Executive Director of South-
Lt. Allen (#58) PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov leadership and life skills, an annual west CDC.
OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 24-hour “Food-A-Thon” and Celebrity * Comment excerpted from an article
• JULY 21: Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Open to All. (Every 3rd Sat.) 8:30 – Turkey Run to provide meals for needy by Napoleon F. Kingcade in the June 20
10:00 a.m. The Common Place, 58th & Chester Ave. Youth accompanied by adult • Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for families at Thanksgiving time, pitch- University City Review.
welcome! “I desire all men to pray” (1 Tim 1:8) Info: 267-275-8238 or www. individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
thecommonplacephilly.org Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or visit
our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”
Modern Conference Room
• JULY 21: Free Outdoor Film: “A Bug’s Life” 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., John Heinz National
Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. Bring your blankets or chairs, bug spray & friends • Foster Parent Information Sessions: Each month, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month, Available for Rent
for an outdoor movie at the Refuge! Popcorn! Free!. Kid’s Activity at 7:30 pm Film Begins 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Location: theVillage Preheim Center located at 6517 Chester Ave. Call
at 8:30 pm 215-730-2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org to sign up or for more information.
• JULY 27: Police Service Area #3 Meeting 6:30 p.m. Myers Rec. Center 58th St. & • Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. To
♦ Ideal for Training & High Level Conferences
♦ Elegant Business Setting ♦ Convenient Elmwood Location
WE NEED UNITS TO MANAGE
Kingsessing Ave. Learn what’s happening in your area. Boundaries & Info: Lt. Galie confirm location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com. Visitors welcome at r
(#264) PPD.12.PSA3@phila.gov $5.00/breakfast. RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS:
♦ Easy Connection to Public Transportation ♦ Internet access
• Southwest residents living within one mile of Bartram’s Garden are eligible for Program • Small Business Loans: Join a Southwest “Affinity Group Lending Circle” Loans, and
Pass access (75%-100% OFF selected events). Contact us with any questions or to sign financing coaching. www.finanta.org or call 267-236.7000 OUR OFFICE TAKES THE HEADACHES OUT OF OWNING RENTAL PROPERTIES. WE HANDLE ♦ Rental: $250.00 per two hours (Bring Your Own Refreshments)
up for an event 215-726-5281 EVERYTHING AND SEND YOU A CHECK & ACCOUNTING BY THE 6TH OF THE MONTH
• Amer. Red Cross: URGENT NEED: BLOOD/ VOLUNTEERS visit redcrossblood.org
EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
• NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professionals: Assists an individual with a disability • Housing Counseling: Help is a Phone Call Away: Qualified housing counselors available
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to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of at Southwest CDC to assist with housing needs Southwest CDC Housing: 215-729-0800. Located near new Post Office
daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community
(C) Designates activities and events for children (F) Designates activities and events for families
inclusion. Minimum Qualifications: Pass a Criminal Background Check; High School Easy Access to Public Transportation & Major Highways
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• Community Health FREE Worker Peer Training: May 14 – July 12; Mon thru Thurs
9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m., Drexel Dornsife Center 3509 Spring Garden St, Info: (215) 571-4013
www.CapozziRealEstate.com Conference Area Basement Lounge
• Volunteer as Tutor: English Language Training, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Southwest
CDC, 6328 Paschall Avenue. Register for next 3-Session Course: 215-686-6079 or Cynthia
at cynthia@southwestcdc.org or philaliteracy.org/calendar.
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Tilden Middle School, 66th & Elmwood Ave. To register or for more info: Visit: www.
centerforliteracy.org/free-cfl-classes-at-community-schools or phone Center for Literacy
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