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November 2020
Dornsife Center Online
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Join the Dornsife Center's virtual office on Zoom where you can talk with a Dornsife Center representative live from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call in with your phone or connect on the internet with your computer to ask questions, find out more about our online programs, or get information about resources available in the community.
Join the Dornsife Center Zoom Room
https://drexel.zoom.us/j/475921923
By phone + 1 646.518.9805
Meeting ID: 475921923 #
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WEST PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY DIALOGUE PROJECT AND CRITICAL RACE PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH
The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, along with the Kline School of Law and School of Education, have received a mini-grant from Drexel University for what we are calling a “Critical Race Participatory Action-Research Project” focused on the Promise Zone. The results of this project will enhance a grant-funded demonstration project that is already underway. This project is aimed at promoting racial justice, equity, and inclusion through the use of dialogue, restorative practices, and other peaceful and potentially transformative conflict resolution approaches.
The specific goals of this project are twofold: (1) to engage local residents as key investigators to lead community listening sessions aiming to learn about the most pressing needs, interests, and concerns connected to racial justice, equity, and inclusion affecting members of the West Philadelphia Promise Zone neighborhoods with significant Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) populations; and (2) to use these findings to create the programming for the newly funded “West Philadelphia Community Dialogue Project,” developed in partnership with Good Shepherd Mediation Program, which will be piloted at the Dornsife Center in the coming year.
We are in the process of hiring a Community Engagement Specialist for this project. The deadline to express interest is Saturday, November 7, 2020. Send cover letter and resume (or any questions) to: cdp@drexel.edu
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BEACHELL FAMILY LEARNING CENTER (BFLC)
Career Services with Drexel HR: Looking for a job? Need a resume review? Schedule your career services appointment with Drexel professional staff here and we can help you through a virtual appointment on Microsoft Teams or over the phone. For questions, contact the Beachell Family Learning Center by email at BFLCDornsifeCenter@drexel.edu.
Career Workshops:
IT Pre-Apprenticeship Info Session
Community Integrative Services is hiring job coaches and Drexel Business Inclusion Center is working with local employers who are looking to hire
Follow BFLC on social media for resources and updates at Instagram: @bflcdornsifecenter, Facebook: Beachell Family Learning Center at Drexel University, and Twitter: @BeachellCenter.
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HELMS ACADEMY
You can still work toward your high school diploma remotely! Goodwill Industries provides a zero-cost community-based educational opportunity for adults over 18 to attain their high school equivalency credentials. Meeting students where they are, dedicated staff members provide the extensive support services needed to help participants complete the program and create their own strategy for personal success.
- Interested in preparing for the GED or HiSET test? Helms Academy is enrolling new students now! Fill out the interest form and a staff member will contact you to get started. At this time, you must have a computer and internet access at home to participate.
- Want to practice some key skills for GED or HiSET tests? Check out the Helms Academy's YouTube virtual workshops! New workshops posted weekly.
- All are welcome to join them every Tuesday at 12:00 noon for Zoom Writing and Reading Club and every Thursday at 12:00 noon for Zoom Math Roundtable! You'll be able to participate in this live event, just like the workshops in the lab. Email aballard@goodwillnj.org to get the password to enter.
For more information, call or text 484.531.4835 or email aballard@goodwillnj.org.
You can also visit their website and follow them on Instagram and on Facebook.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA – HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES
If you are in the homebuying process, the ULP can help with a $1,000 grant. New to homebuying? Please call 215.985.3220 ext. 201 or email housing@urbanleaguephila.org to attend the next online housing workshop and schedule an individual counseling appointment over the phone.
The series of First Time Homebuyer webinars will continue with two sessions scheduled for this month:
Check out our ongoing series conducted in partnership with the Register of Wills, where we are discussing matters related to Estate Probates, Deed Fraud, and options to address delinquent property taxes. Attendees can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-and-protecting-your-estate-and-assets-webinar-tickets-127332128825
Since early October, ULP has been participating on the Eviction Mediation pilot coordinated by the City of Philadelphia, Community Legal Services, and the Good Shepherd Mediation program.
The main idea is helping participants to avoid eviction court by entering into a financial agreement that would put them on track to repay the outstanding debt, ultimately avoiding the long-term implications of having an eviction on record. For more info check out the following website. http://www.phillytenant.org/
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BUSINESS IDEA GROUP (BIG)
The Business Idea Group (BIG) is an ongoing meeting group for entrepreneurs to collaborate monthly to share ideas and take advantage of resources to assist in building your business idea. Discussions and Subject Matter Experts on topics that include Business Finance, Social Media Marketing, and more topics are scheduled. For those who want to participate in the B Smart program, this is a great way to get a head start by having your business model thought out and ready to develop your plan. To get connected to this monthly convening for local business owners, please contact bflcdornsifecenter@drexel.edu.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS HUB
The Community Wellness HUB is a place-based, community-driven, health promotion partnership between Drexel University and the residents of Mantua and Powelton Village. The HUB seeks to HEAL the community through preventative care, UNITE the community around better health, and BRIDGE the community to health services and health education programming, while tackling the social determinants that underlie their health disparities.
During this COVID pandemic we are still deeply committed to the safety and health of our Community Wellness HUB members and the Promise Zone community. In these difficult times of social distancing due to COVID-19, our on-site health and wellness services at the Community Wellness HUB continue to be temporarily suspended. However, we have established online programming to continue to provide services and would love for you to JOIN US!
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CONQUERING CANCER TOGETHER
Please join the Community Wellness HUB team for one of several one-hour discussions on cancer in the Black community. We need your voices so we can conquer cancer together!
Discussions will be held on the following days;
November 4, 4pm – November 5, 1pm – November 7, 12pm
November 10, 4pm – November 12, 1pm – November 11, 4pm – November 12, 6pm
November 17, 4pm – November 18, 4pm – November 19, 6pm – November 21, 12pm
Please contact the HUB at wellnesshub@drexel.edu or 215-571-3241 to signup.
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INTERACTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS CHAT
The Community Wellness HUB continues to present the "Health and Wellness Chat." A virtual program where healthcare professionals lead conversations on how to stay well and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Ask the Experts! Via Zoom OR conference call - every 1st and 3rd Thursday from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Let's learn, let's talk, let's stay connected! Using the Zoom ID below:
Join Zoom Room Chat
https://drexel.zoom.us/j/980129155
OR
Dial by telephone - + 1.267.831.0333 US
Meeting ID: 980 129 155
Upcoming Health and Wellness Chats:
- November 5 at 5 p.m. - Updates on Covid-19: What you need to Know - Dr. Annette Gadegbeku
- November 19 at 5 p.m. - TBD
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NUTRITION & COOKING WITH DREXEL'S EAT RIGHT PHILLY
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Workshop Title : Enjoy Healthy Food That Tastes Great!
Date: Thursday November 12th
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
About: This 1-hour free virtual workshop hosted by Eat Right Philly is full of easy healthy eating tips and tools to promote good health. So whether you’re new to healthy living, interested in learning more, or looking for ways to add a dash of nutrition to your daily routine, this workshop is perfect for you!
November is all about the celebration of our favorite bell-shaped fruit. That’s right, let’s talk PEARS! This month, Eat Right Philly encourages you to try one of the many varieties of pears. Did you know that there are over 3,000 pear varieties grown around the world? Pears are one of the few fruits that ripen best after they are harvested from trees. They do this because they ripen from the inside out. So, how can you tell if a pear is ready to be savored? When a slight amount of pressure is applied just below the stem of a pear, you know it’s ripe and ready to be eaten. Once ripened, enjoy right away, or store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Have a pear that’s not quite ripe? Store them on the counter at room temperature and enjoy in a matter of days. Once your pears are ready try our recipe below!
Keeping Food Safe at Home
Washing our hands frequently is one way to keep ourselves safe and healthy, but did you know it is just as important to keep your kitchen safe and healthy too? Follow these 4 basic tips below to find out how:
- Clean – Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water before and after handling food. Wash counters often. Rinse fresh fruits and veggies with running water
- Separate – Keep raw meat, poultry, and fish away from ready to eat foods like fruits and vegetables when shopping and when storing in the fridge. Use separate cutting boards for fruits and veggies and for raw meats, poultry, and fish.
- Cook – Use a food thermometer to make sure your food is cooked to a safe temperature. Poultry is done at 165 degrees and ground meats are done at 160 degrees.
- Chill – Refrigerate perishable foods right away and keep your refrigerator at 40 degrees or below.
To learn more about food safety and keeping your kitchen safe visit, https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/
Please follow EAT RIGHT PHILLY @EatRightPhilly_DRX on Instagram and @EatRightPhl_DRX on Twitter and check out our videos on our YouTube channel, EatRightPhilly_DRX. We post daily tips and activities for our followers. |
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COVID-19 AND YOU
It’s difficult to know what exactly to do to protect you and your family during a pandemic. Here are some recommendations from the CDC on how to stay precautious, be safe, and cope with your stress. Please press Ctrl+ right click to follow the links to get more information.
What YOU can do?
Follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
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COOKING WITH ROSE AND CHEF RICH
Join Chef Rich Pepino, our head chef for community dinner held at the Dornsife Center, and Rosemary Trout from Drexel’s Department of Food and Hospitality Management in a live session where they cook and answer questions about food in general. Cook along with them or get ideas for your next meal preparation. First 10 registrants will receive free ingredients that must be picked up from the Dornsife Center.
REGISTER NOW!
Topic: Thanksgiving - What's on the side
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time: 4:00 p.m.
For more information, email dornsifecenter@drexel.edu.
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ANDY AND GWEN STERN COMMUNITY LAWYERING CLINIC (CLC)
Drexel’s Kline School of Law provides a number of free legal services to residents. The Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic (Stern CLC) takes on a wide range of legal issues of community interest during the law school's regular semesters. For the summer, the Stern CLC will continue to provide remote legal assistance. We are currently prioritizing cases involving estate planning, unemployment compensation, benefits appeals, pardons and compassionate release. However, residents may contact the Stern CLC about legal issues not listed above. Please feel free to call 215.571.4014 or email clc@drexel.edu to schedule an appointment.
In addition, the Pro Bono Legal Service Program provides local residents with legal assistance free of charge, focusing mainly on estate planning (wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney) and criminal record expungement in cooperation with Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity.
The Estate Planning Clinic returns with assistance in preparing wills, medical directives, and powers of attorney. Schedule an appointment by calling 215.571.4797.
The Expungement Clinic returns with help starting the process of erasing non-conviction information from your record and information about the Pardon Process for erasing conviction information from your record.
Learn your rights and options, and then speak directly with a law student FOR FREE! JOIN them ONLINE at https://tinyurl.com/dornsifeclinic
Friday, 11/13/20 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Check out West Philly Promise Neighborhood's
Resources for Families during COVID-19, to find local resources
including food for families, employment resources, education and
activities for youth, and general COVID-19 information. Also, to sign up for the West Philly Promise Neighborhood Weekly Newsletter click HERE.
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