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Big City Election Vote Settles Governor’s Race Fall Festival
Overflows with
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Fun for Families

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Woodland Village Plaza – Holiday Bargains
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up to $1,000 Strikingly costumed kids gather with State Rep. Joanna McClinton and parents The occasion was the 3rd Fall Festival held at The Common Place, 58th & Chester Aves.

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Cars or Trucks undreds of happy and Harris the jolly afternoon featured a Health, Penn dental students are
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Bad Engines or their way to the 3rd Fall and a working visit by a team of health education activities at various
Bad Transmissions Festival at The Common Place at dental students and teachers from levels throughout their four years of
58th Street and Chester Avenue Penn School of Dentistry.
up to $500 November 2. Sponsored by State According to Dr. Joan I. Gluch, FALL FESTIVAL
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ELECTION 2018
Big Philly Voter Turn Out Assures Gov. Wolf & Casey Wins
C
ongratulations to the City’s
Democratic city committee and
the hard working ward leaders
and committee persons! Congratula-
tions as well to the city and state legis-
lator candidates like newcomer Mary
Gay Scanlon in our 5th Congressional
District. Rep. Scanlon herself and her
dedicated team spent countless hours
going door to door to explain the is-
sues and present her priorities – which
will gain support in Washington with
the Democrats’ massive “flip” of House
seats this year.
VOTER TURNOUT AS PERCENTAGE
OF REGISTERED VOTERS*
YEAR PRIM. GENERAL
2018 16.9% 51.4%.
2017 17.3 20.4%
2016 40.0% 66.1
2015 27,2 25.8
2014 18,4 37. 4
2013 8.4 11.6
2012 17,7 66.2
2011 19.8 19.7
2010 18.8 41.0
2009 12.1 12.5
2008 46.6 66.8
A Retired Fire Fighter’s Fire Safety Hints
A
t the Saturday Enrichment
Program at The Common Place,
58th Street and Chester Avenue,
there’s no telling the range of helpful
information youngsters can acquire.
November 10, for instance, in connec-
tion with National Fire Safety Month,
retired Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Pat
Bevilacqua provided potentially lifesav-
ing information on a wide variety of
home fire protection suggestions.
High on Lieut. Bevilacqua’s list was
the importance of each family writing
up its own home fire or smoke evacu-
Despite a bleak, rainy Election Day,
November 6, Philadelphia voters
turned out in significant numbers to
assure the re-election of Gov. Tom
Wolf and U.S. Senator Bob Casey. An
estimated 51.4 percent of registered
voters cast their ballots – the largest
proportion since 1994 (52 percent).*
For a bi-year (non-presidential) elec-
tion, this 2018 National turnout ap-
proached the 60+ percentages one sees
in presidential years.
Statewide, in the battle of the two
millionaire businessmen, Governor
Tom Wolf will succeed himself. He
contended against the very active and
well-publicized Republican candi-
date, State Sen. Scott Wagner. Fully
half of Gov. Wolf ’s statewide 835,000
vote plurality came as a result of the
massive turnout in Philadelphia.
Montgomery County (100,000 more
Wolf votes) and Pittsburgh’s Allegheny
County (150,000 more Wolf votes)
also contributed significantly to the
governor’s win. The inclusion of the
energetic, outspoken John Fetterman,
mayor of Braddock PA near Pittsburgh
on the ticket probably contributed to
the strong showing of Gov. Wolf in the
Western part of the state.
ation plan. Everyone in the family
should know exactly which door they
can exit from and what are the alter-
nate routes to the exit of choice. And,
of course, every house should have a
minimum of two exit doors which can
be readily accessed. It is prudent to
sketch out a simple drawing of rooms,
hallways, stairs, and doors to that
family members can visualize the best
route to take if they have to leave the
house when it dark or there is smoke.
“It’s important to have home fire
drills on a periodic basis so everyone
When comparing this year’s voter
turnout accomplishments with the
statewide results in 2016, one can only
feel shame and disgust at the fact that
Pres. Trump won the state’s 20 elec-
toral votes under the winner-take-all
rules.
Trump 2,970,733 (48.2%)
Clinton 2,926,441 (47.5%)
Difference 43,292
Gov. Wolf will again have to fight
the conservative state legislature on
key issues of school funding, taxing
the oil and gas extractive industries,
and rebuilding roads and bridges.
At least now he can count on slight
increases in his party’s share of leg-
islators in Harrisburg, and the new,
decisive Democratic majority in the
U.S. House of Representatives in
Washington.
For their additional two-year terms,
Marie Donatucci (186th), Jordan
Harris (186th), James R. Roebuck
(188th), Vanessa Brown (190th),
Joanna McClinton (191), all running
without opposition, were returned to
office.
State Senator Anthony Hardy Wil-
liams ran unopposed again and was
returned in the 8th District.
from the oldest to the youngest knows
where to go,” said the burly ex-fire-
fighter. “Statistics show that practicing
fire drills doubles the likelihood that
families can escape from a fire without
injury.”
Another important hint for families
with double key locks on their doors is
to hang a spare key on a nail near the
door frame where all family members
can get to it.
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November 16, 2018
On the national scene, new candi-
date Mary Gay Scanlon, civil rights
lawyer and school board chair in
Wallingford-Swarthmore won with
80 percent of the vote in the newly
redistricted 5th Congressional Dis-
trict. One supposes that it was the
large turnout in the Southwest city
portion her district that provided the
margin over Republican Pearl Kim.
Sitting Congressmen Brendan Boyle
(2nd District) and Dwight Evens (3rd
District) also cruised to victory again.
What was the Trump effect in all
this? Republican leaders say it was
significant from their standpoint, both
as a result of his visits to the state, his
wide twitter audience and his constant
exposure on Television and in other
media. Democrats suggest the same
Trump effect with their voters – with
a strong negative impact, of course.
Suffice it to say that party workers will
have their work cut out for them as the
city, state, and country build toward
the next national election in 2020.
* Per the City Commissioners’ Of-
fice as quoted in an article by Michael
D’Onofrio the Phila. Tribune, Nov. 9,
2018. (Presidential years in bold).
Ted Behr
To a rapt audience of youngsters listens carefully
to retired City Fire Lieutenant Pat Bevilacqua
outline some simple but vitally import fire safety
approaches for the home. The workshops took
place during the Enrichment Saturday, Nov. 10 at
The Common Place 58th & Chester Ave.
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Handmade Holiday Greens Sale at Bartram’s Garden Saturday

Children’s activities make it a delightful family day
seasonal snacks, a bonfire with s’more
DECEMBER 1 making and chestnut roasting, a pie-
baking contest, and music and song.
Sly Fox brewing and Philadelphia Dis-
By LJ Brubaker tilling will be on site offering libations.

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n Saturday, December 1, from
10:00 to 3:00 p.m., Bartram’s
Garden will celebrate the fes-
tive season with its annual Handmade
Holidays event, and Southwest Phila-
delphia is invited! Visitors dropping in
at the Garden at 5400 Lindbergh Blvd.
will be able to purchase wreaths hand-
made by skilled Bartram’s volunteers,
as well as greens, roping, and poinset-
tias to deck the halls with winter cheer.
Guests can also peruse wares from
local vendors, perfect for stocking
stuffers or other gifts opportunities.
A host of free activities will ac-
company the greens sale and vendor
market: children’s activities and crafts,
Bartram’s Bitters will be available for
purchase, along with honey sourced
exclusively from Bartram’s apiary bee
hives (available for purchase for the
first time!). The historic John Bartram
house will also be open for visitation.
Bartram’s Garden members are
welcome to join in the annual Preview
& Volunteer Celebration the evening
before on November 31st. For more
information about Bartram’s Garden
programs and events, advantages of
membership, and program discounts
available to neighbors visit www.bar-
tramsgarden.org
LJ Bruabaker is Marketing &
Communications Manager, Bartram’s Shoppers crowded courtyard at Bartram’s Garden last year to find gorgeous greens and dramatic decorations
Garden to beautify homes for the holidays. This year’s public sale takes place mid-day, Saturday, Dec. 1

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FALL FESTIVAL
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study. “It is lovely to partner with
organizations like The Common Place
which puts us directly in touch with
the families that need our help.
Dr. Gluch was complimentary about
the work that local health groups like
Kids Smiles in the Penrose Shopping
Center, and Family Practice and Coun-
seling Network and Greater Phila-
delphia Health Action on Woodland
Avenue in providing basic dental care.
These agencies offer expanded fam-
ily care –medical, prevention, dental
and behavioral health – often without
regard to whether or not families have
insurance. This is essential in low-in-
come areas like Southwest. “Our clinic
at 40th and Spruce Streets is able to
provide the more complicated dental
procedures,” she stressed. “That’s in
addition to offering the high quality
basic dental care as well.”
“It’s important for our students to
come into contact with those seg-
ments of the community they will be
dealing with in their own practice,”
Dr. Gluch continued. And they also
learn the important role of dental
and oral health education. She noted
that Penn Dental works together with
Penn students and faculty in nursing,
medical and social work to provide
comprehensive care and screenings
– for instance, in collaboration with
health agencies like the Sayre Center
in West Philadelphia.
Officers officer of the 12th Police
District were on hand to supply help
coordinate the children’s games, food
service, and the trick-or-treat candy
giveaway. “This fest was so much
fun. Children came dressed as their
favorite characters for Halloween to
receive candy in a healthy and safe
environment. We were able to show-
case the services that my office can
help with: Children’s Health Insur-
ance Program (CHIP), Medicaid,
the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Program and Low Income Home En-
ergy Assistance Program (LIHEAP),”
McClinton said.
The event also included health and
wellness vendors who provided infor-
mation on the importance of exercise
and healthy eating including Catholic
Social Services, Philadelphia Streets
Department, Philadelphia Health
Department, After School Activities
Partnerships, Lankenau Medical Cen-
ter, The Village, and Turning Points for
Children (CUA-9).
McClinton thanked Wakefern’s
Fresh Grocer, Herr’s, and the Universi-
ty of Penn Dental School for donating
food and providing free oral hygiene
kits to all participants.
Information for this article was
graciously provided by Thaís Carrero
of the House Democratic Communica-
tions Office. Photos were taken from
the website of Rep. McClinton, www.
facebook.com/RepMcClinton/

Rep. McClinton, one of the helpful team of 12th District Police Officers and a happy family at the Fall
Festival at The Common Place Nov. 2

Left to right: Penn Dental Medicine student Dylan Hoang; Dr. Mark Wolff, Morton Amsterdam Dean of Penn
Dental Medicine; Penn Dental students Sarah Siddiqui, Jennifer Chou, Cole Bender; and Juliette Mann.
Rep. McClinton is 2n from right.
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But never go back into a burning house
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November 16, 2018
New Spirit Church Celebrates Its 22 Anniversary
W
ell, actually, while New
Spirit Community Pres-
byterian Church has only
been around since 1996, its prede-
cessor began ministry in Southwest
Philadelphia in 1857. It was built as
the Greenway Presbyterian Chapel on
Woodland Avenue through the gener-
osity of insurance magnate William C.
Longstreth.
The Greenway Chapel was succeeded
in 1906 by the great granite sanctu-
ary, Westminster Presbyterian Church
at 58th Street and Chester Avenue. In
1996, the regional governing body of
Westminster, the Presbytery of Phila-
delphia, arranged for its merger with
Ninth Presbyterian Church, then situ-
ated at 57th Street and Washington Ave.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Sadly, the Westminster sanctuary,
educational and meeting rooms had
fallen in disrepair until a grant was
provided by suburban Wayne Presby-
terian some 6 years ago. Following ex-
tensive repairs and modifications, New
Spirit has taken on a new life under its
pastor, the Rev. Christopher Holland.
The stately building complex has
now been renamed “The Common
Place,” which holds worship, prayer,
education, and children and family
nurturing programs and is the home
base for “CityLights,” a twenty-five-
year-old urban-suburban faith min-
istry initiated in Southwest by Wayne
Presbyterian.
At the gala “black and white” anni-
versary party, the gathering recognized
Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
New Spirit Elder Carl Green, Master of Ceremonies
at the church’s 22 Anniversary Banquet Nov. 10
with the dinner’s chef Ann Horsey. Ann is the aunt
of New Spirit pastor, Rev. Christopher Holland.
Elder Ted Behr of Wayne who was a
member of the original Presbytery
Committee which worked out the
merger of Ninth and Westminster.
The Common Place/New Spirit
11
shares a parking lot with Cornerstone
Christian Academy which occupies
the dormitories of the former Presby-
terian orphanage (1877) - the school
building for which is now Myers
Recreation Center. The orphanage
eventually morphed into Presbyterian
Children’s Village, now “TheVillage” at
6517 Chester Avenue. Across King-
sessing Avenue from Myers Rec. are
the Presby Inspired Life Senior Apart-
ment buildings which succeeded the
Presbyerian Home for Widows and
Single Women dating from 1884.
More information about The Com-
mon Place may be found at http://
www.thecommonplacephilly.org
Photo http://www.thecommonpla-
cephilly.org
12 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper
• NOVEMBER 16: Owl Walk in Haddington Woods (limited number of walkers): 6:00 p.m.
Cobbs Creek Environmental Center 799 Cobbs Creek P’way at Catharine St. Info: www.
facebook/com/pg/CobbsEnvCenter
• NOVEMBER 16: 12th District Police Service Area #1 Meeting, 6:30 p.m. ShopRite
Supermarket Community Room, Penrose Plaza, Island Ave. Learn what’s happening in
your area. Info: Lt. Allen (#58) PPD.12.PSA1@phila.gov
• NOVEMBER 17: Men’s Monthly Prayer Breakfast & Bible Study (All Welcome) 8:30 –
10:00 a.m. The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Entrance via parking lot on 58th
St.) Info: 267.
• NOVEMBER 17: Fall Festival & Open House – Kingsessing Library: 12:00 Noon – 4:00
p.m. Come and see what’s new at our branch! Info tables staffed by 24 city/community
agencies. Refreshments & Loads of fun for the family:
• NOVEMBER 17: Family Turkey Dinner – All Welcome (with turkeys & produce to take
home) 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Myers Rec. Center, 58th & Kingsessing Ave. Sponsored by
TIIAI & Gateway for ReEntry. Advance reservation much appreciated: 215.760.1857 or
csimmons20@yahoo.com or via http://tiiai.org/index.html
• NOVEMBER 17: Volunteer Day, Bartram’s Garden, (2nd & 4th Saturdays) 9:00 a.m. –
12:30 p.m., 5401 Lindbergh Blvd.: weeding, pruning, clean up, planting: No experience
necessary; dress for outdoors; bring gloves if you have them. Info: 215-729-5281 or info@
bartramsgarden.org
• NOVEMBER 17: Black Powder Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 Fort Mifflin, Ft. Mifflin Road
(off Island Avenue Extension) Experience cannon & musket life fire! Day-long events with
historic foundations: Ticket info: https://fortmifflin.ticketleap.com
• NOVEMBER 17: Leaf Recycling Drop-Off 3033 S. 63rd St. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (also Dec.
1, 8, & 15). Must be bagged in biodegradable bags. More info: www.philadelphiastreets.
com/leaves
• NOVEMBER 17: Literacy Lab (1st – 3rd Graders) 12:00 Noon: Kingsessing Library, 1201
South 51st St. Info: 215-685-2690 or www.freelibrary.org/locations/kingsessing-library
• NOVEMBER 17: Mindfulness & Guided Bird Walk, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Heinz National
Wildlife Refuge, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 8601 Lindbergh Blvd.: Info: 215-365-3118 or
visit: johnheinznwr@fws.gov
• NOVEMBER 18: Make & Take Salves: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Learn to make infused oils
and salves for everything from bruises, scrapes and bug bites to arthritis, stiffness and
inflammation. Fee: $20: Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org
• NOVEMBER 19: Dance for Health – Free & Open to All (every Monday): Sponsored By
Penn Nursing at The Common Place (Every Monday) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 58th & Chester Ave.
(Parking entrance off 58th St.) Refreshments. Info: Terri 215-898-2259
November 16, 2018
• NOVEMBER 20: Foster Parent Info Session 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. theVillage Preheim Center,
6517 Chester Ave. Info: 215-730-2240 or fostercare@village1877.org (Serving Southwest
for 142 years)
• NOVEMBER 20: Annual Tilden “Turkey Trot” Start: 9:15 a.m. Walk & Run for Cancer
awareness. This year, honors cancer victim Johnnie Roberts: 1st 7 Runners across the line
receive a free turkey! Info: 215-492-6454 or 267-816-7843
• NOVEMBER 20: 3rd Community “Thanks for Giving” Luncheon & Celebration. 12:00
Noon – 3:00 p.m. Tilden Middle School, 6600 Elmwood Ave. (12:00 presentations; 1:00
Lunch, Raffles, prizes) Info: regina.young@phila.gov or 215 301-5542
• NOVEMBER 24: Late Fall Birding, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 8601 Lindbergh Blvd.: Info: 215-365-3118 or visit: johnheinznwr@
fws.gov
• NOVEMBER 28: Small Business Workshop – Low-Interest Group MicroLoans – 10:30
– 11:30 a.m.. Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall Ave. Sponsored by FINANTA Community-
based lender. Free but Advance Reservation required to attend RSVP 267-236-7030.
• NOVEMBER 29: FREE: Aetna Medicare Information Event for Seniors, (Also Dec 5,
12) 1:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., The Common Place, 58th St. & Chester Ave. (Entrance off 58th
St. Parking Lot. Open Medicare Advantage Enrollment ends Dec. 7th. Learn about your
options NOW! Light refreshments. Info: Mark Harrell, 215 729-0804
• DECEMBER 1: Handmade Holidays: Annual Green Sale & Market: 10:00 Am - 4:00 Pm
5401 Lindbergh Blvd.: Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org. Website: http://
bartramsgarden.org
• DECEMBER 2: Holiday Cardmaking In The Bartram House. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 5401
Lindbergh Blvd.: Info: 215-729-5281 or info@bartramsgarden.org. Fee: $20. Website:
http://bartramsgarden.org
• DECEMBER 4: Screening “Precious Places History Project:” 7:00 p.m. The Lightbox Film
Center, 3701 Chestnut St. New documentaries on historic sites in Gr. Phila. Area. FREE.
Info: inquiry@scribe.org
• DECEMBER 8: Women’s Circle. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. NIIAI Office, 3751 Island Ave. Suite
106, All Welcome, RSVP, Dr. Carol Simmons, 215-760-1857
• DECEMBER 8: Holiday Decorating with Nature; 10:00 a.m. Use material from hature to
make holiday wreaths, galands, settings Cobbs Creek Environmental Center 700 Cobbs
Creek P’way, at Catharine St. Info: (215) 685-1900 or https://www.facebook.com/pg/
cobbsenvcenter
• DECEMBER 8: Bartram High School Alumni Association Monthly Meeting (All grads
welcome) 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Bethany Baptist Church, 58th St. & Warrington Ave. Info:
diggsbernard50@yahoo.com
November 16, 2018 Southwest Globe Times Newspaper 13

• DECEMBER 11: Foster Parent Info Session (also Dec. 18) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. theVillage • English Classes, sponsored by Center for Literacy, held at Southwest CDC, 6328 Paschall
Preheim Center, 6517 Chester Ave. Info: 215-730-2240 or fostercare@village1877.org Ave and Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland Ave. (70th & Woodland). Info: 215-729-
(Serving Southwest for 142 years) 0800 or ACLTR.library@gmail.com or 267-419-7084.

• DECEMBER 15: Annual Christmas Bird Count: 7:00 a.m. Bring Binoculars & warm • Employment & Educational Resources: Mon/Wed. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs:
clothing! Cobbs Creek Environmental Center 700 Cobbs Creek P’way, at Catharine St. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri. 10:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m. Paschalville Library, 6942 Woodland
Info: (215) 685-1900 or https://www.facebook.com/pg/CobbsEnvCenter Ave. (70th & Woodland); Info: Niema at 215-685-2662. Also: facebook.com/SWJRL

• DECEMBER 22: Finnegan’s Rec. Center Community Christmas Event: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. • Affordable Internet Access & Computers for families, veterans, seniors: Comcast
Info: Roxanne, foxyr38@yahoo.com Internet Essentials: $9.95/ month

EMPLOYMENT – JOB & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT • No Credit Check, no application fees, free hookup. www.internetessentials.com/apply

• Holiday Jobs at BJ’s contact: www.bjs.com/careers OTHER COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Free Evening Adult Education/GED Classes, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tilden Middle School, • Gateway to Re-Entry Weekly Community Meetings for returning citizens, 12:00 Noon,
6601 Elmwood Ave. Information: 215-474-1235 ext. 200 Myers Rec. Center 58th & Kingsessing Ave.

• NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professionals: Assists an individual with a disability to
lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily
living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications: Pass a Criminal Background Check; High School Diploma or
Transcripts: Valid PA Driver’s License; Social Security card; Child Abuse Clearance;
Current Physical Apply in person, 2501 Carroll St (at Elmwood Ave,) Philadelphia PA
19142
• Free Adult Beginning Reading Classes continue, sponsored by the Friends of Kingsessing
Library, at 51st and Chester. If you want to learn to read, or to teach with us, contact Adults
Can Learn to Read at https://never2late2read.org/
• 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.
org. or 215-729-0800
• The John Bartram High School Class of January, 1959 (Honey’s Class), 60th reunion,
April, 2019. Seeking lost classmates. Forward information to Joe Mongeluzi at 610-284-
7634 ordelcojoe2@aol.com.”
• Eastwick Family Services provides Home /Community and Companion services for
individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also provide 6400 Residential Housing &
Home Care for the aging. For more information, please call us at (267) 634-6410 or visit
our website: www.eastwickfamily.com”
• Foster Parent Information Sessions: Each month, the 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month,
5:00 to 7:00 pm Location: theVillage Preheim Center located at 6517 Chester Ave. Call
215-730-2240 or email fostercare@village1877.org to sign up or for more information.
• Rotary Club of Southwest Philadelphia-Eastwick: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. To confirm
location call 215-292-1254.or email dmhphilly@aol.com. Visitors welcome at $5.00/breakfast.

Attention Direct Support

Southwest Leadership Academy Professionals
Charter School Training Available on Intellectual
Board Dates for the 18-19 school year:
The Board of Trustees for Southwest
Disabilities Topics:
Leadership Academy Charter School will ♦ Intro to Intellectual Disabilities
meet on the following days at 7101 ♦ Medication Admin. Training Southwest CDC’s trained housing coun-
Paschall Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. selors can help you if you are in foreclo-
Aug. 11, 2018 Saturday 8:30a
♦ CPR & First Aid ♦ Fire Safety sure, received an ACT 91 letter from
Sept. 8, 2018 Saturday 8:30a ♦ Positive Approaches ♦ Dysphasia your lender and even if you are just a
Oct. 9, 2018 Tuesday 6:30p ♦ Autism ♦ Seizure Management month or so behind on your payments.
Nov. 10, 2018 Saturday 8:30a You do not need to hire an attorney.
Dec. 8, 2018 Saturday 8:30a
♦ Understanding Aggression in
You have Southwest CDC housing coun-
Jan. 8, 2019 Tuesday 6:30p people with IDD ♦ Understanding selors, pro bono attorneys and the
Feb. 9 ,2019 Saturday 8:30a Mental Illness ♦ And More... City’s Office of Housing and Community
Mar. 9, 2018 Saturday 8:30a
Charge $50.00 Please Inquire about Development staff behind you.
Apr. 13, 2018 Saturday 8:30a
May 11, 2019 Saturday 8:30a availability and upcoming training Call today to set up an appointment at
215
215--729
729--0800
Jun. 8 ,2019 Saturday 8:30a classes:
Ms. Taylor, Director of Operations Eastwick Family Services Southwest Community Development Corp.
6328 Paschall Ave. Philadelphia PA 19142
Southwest Leadership Academy 2501 Carroll St., Phila., PA 19142
Charter School 215729-0800 www.southwestcdc.org
215.729.1939 215.729.1976 Phone: 267-634-6410
 Eastwick Family Services
Mission ♦ Intellectual/Disabilities
Eastwick’s mission is to provide services for ♦ Home & Habilitation Services
individuals in a safe environment, allow
them to direct their own services, and re-
♦ Companion Services
spect their values to help them improve ♦ Supported Employment
their quality of life.
♦ Respite
About Us ♦ Adult Residential Homes
EEOC Statement
Eastwick Family Services is a social service
Eastwick Family Services is an Equal
organization that provides services for indi- Supported Employment
Opportunity Employer. We do not
viduals with developmental disabilities, the
discriminatedisabled.
elderly and the physically on the basis of race,
East- We help with job searching, placement assess-
gender, disability,
wick Family, established in 2011,sexual orienta-
has con- ment, and job monitoring. Individuals will be
tinuously provided evaluated by our staff to determine the best
tion,a or
range of services in
religion
collaboration with the Office of Develop- category of employment that fits the need of
mental Programs and Support Coordination Intellectual/Disabilities the individual. Upon employment we will con-
Staff Screening Home/Habilitation Services
tinue to provide support as needed.

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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