Thursday, February 21, 2013
Saturday, March 10, 2012
March 14 Public Meeting re: Fern Rock Transportation Center in North Philadelphia
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is hosting a special public meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6 PM at the African American United Fund Conference Center, 2231 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia. Please join us for dinner, networking, and discussion! This meeting is an opportunity to meet with DVRPC staff, learn about a topic in the regional planning process, and meet with other interested community members.
Gregory Krykewycz, PP, AICP, DVRPC Senior Transportation Planner, will highlight the Commission’s regional transit planning initiatives, including a recently completed plan for the Fern Rock Transportation Center. DVRPC’s Office of Transit, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Planning is engaged in a variety of transit planning work on an ongoing basis, typically pertaining to SEPTA, New Jersey Transit, and/or PATCO service.
The types of work we perform include:
Planning and research studies in support of "best practices" to improve the efficiency of our regional transit network, as well as coordination between states, counties, and transit agencies.
Planning and research studies in support of "best practices" to improve the efficiency of our regional transit network, as well as coordination between states, counties, and transit agencies.
Survey and data support for regional transit carriers to facilitate operational, service, capital, and long-range planning.
Public outreach and engagement activities to support and articulate a long-range vision for our regional transit network.
Feel free to pass this information along to colleagues, constituents, etc. This meeting is open to the public, but RSVP is preferred.
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Jane Meconi at 215-238-2871 or jmeconi@dvrpc.org.
Please note: there is no cost for this event.
Feel free to pass this information along to colleagues, constituents, etc. This meeting is open to the public, but RSVP is preferred.
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please contact Jane Meconi at 215-238-2871 or jmeconi@dvrpc.org.
Please note: there is no cost for this event.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
30th Anniversary Events & Activities in Spring
Monday, February 20
Community Meal for those in need of a free nourishing meal.
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 8
African National Congress 100th Anniversary celebration. Discussion and film on women's contributions to the end of apartheid in South Africa.
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14
Transit Planning in the Delaware Valley. Hosted by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
6:00 PM: Dinner and Networking
6:45 PM: Welcome and Introductions
7:00 PM: Presentation
7:30 PM: Discussion
Saturday, April 14
Community Beauty, Philly Spring Clean Up
Site: North Central Philadelphia
Staging Area: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 17
Candidates' Night - Voter Education Forum prior to April 24 General Election
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Community Meal for those in need of a free nourishing meal.
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 8
African National Congress 100th Anniversary celebration. Discussion and film on women's contributions to the end of apartheid in South Africa.
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14
Transit Planning in the Delaware Valley. Hosted by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
6:00 PM: Dinner and Networking
6:45 PM: Welcome and Introductions
7:00 PM: Presentation
7:30 PM: Discussion
Saturday, April 14
Community Beauty, Philly Spring Clean Up
Site: North Central Philadelphia
Staging Area: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tuesday, April 17
Candidates' Night - Voter Education Forum prior to April 24 General Election
Site: 2231 N. Broad St., AAUF Conference Center
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Monday, December 19, 2011
14TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AND CHILDREN’S PARTY
AFRICAN AMERICAN UNITED FUND
UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
PRESENTS
14TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AND CHILDREN’S PARTY
Thurs. December 22
6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
2231 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Drop off site:
2227 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Please contribute new unwrapped toys for:
- Boys and Girls
- Ages 0-12
- $10 Gift Cards for Ages 13-17
For More Information, please contact
Monica Peters at (215) 236-1878
by email monicaperters1.uptown@gmail.com
Drop off new unwrapped TOYS until Dec. 21
AAUF (215) 454-2583 or UEDC (215) 236-1878
2227 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
UPTOWN ENTERTAINMENT & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
PRESENTS
14TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AND CHILDREN’S PARTY
Thurs. December 22
6:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
2231 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Drop off site:
2227 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
Please contribute new unwrapped toys for:
- Boys and Girls
- Ages 0-12
- $10 Gift Cards for Ages 13-17
For More Information, please contact
Monica Peters at (215) 236-1878
by email monicaperters1.uptown@gmail.com
Drop off new unwrapped TOYS until Dec. 21
AAUF (215) 454-2583 or UEDC (215) 236-1878
2227 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Drummers Needed
Dear friend,
Are you available to participate in the 9th Annual Drum Celebration? We need drummers, dancers, poets, vendors or whatever you can contribute towards creating a entertaining and positive experience. This is a free event based on volunteers sharing love and unity. Please confirm with contacts listed below.
We the Ngoma Committee of Phila. request your presence at our 9th Drum Celebration "In Honor of our Ancestors".
In addition to various performances, we will recognize several individuals who keep African culture/spirit alive in Phila.
Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Hatfield House -- 3201 W. Girard Ave
Bring your children, instruments, blankets and chairs and be a part of this spiritual, musical and family celebration!
This is a free event!
For more info contact: Terry 215-455-5885 or Zumbi 215-386-6048
For vending contact: Ife 215-888-0525
Are you available to participate in the 9th Annual Drum Celebration? We need drummers, dancers, poets, vendors or whatever you can contribute towards creating a entertaining and positive experience. This is a free event based on volunteers sharing love and unity. Please confirm with contacts listed below.
We the Ngoma Committee of Phila. request your presence at our 9th Drum Celebration "In Honor of our Ancestors".
In addition to various performances, we will recognize several individuals who keep African culture/spirit alive in Phila.
Date: Sunday, June 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Hatfield House -- 3201 W. Girard Ave
Bring your children, instruments, blankets and chairs and be a part of this spiritual, musical and family celebration!
This is a free event!
For more info contact: Terry 215-455-5885 or Zumbi 215-386-6048
For vending contact: Ife 215-888-0525
Monday, March 21, 2011
From Civil Rights to Economic and Environmental Justice: Ongoing Organizing in the African American Community
Compiled by Aissia Richardson
Introduction
"We are dedicated to the principle that relationships of respect, compassion, and integrity are the building blocks of personal and global harmony. We hold that democracy is not just a political system but also a personal commitment—a continual exercise in freedom of conscience, thought, and moral responsibility expressed through humane deeds. We seek to promote personal moral development and social responsibility through direct assistance, social action, and public advocacy."
This except is from a statement on where Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanism stands at the beginning of the 21st century. Adopted by the National Leader’s Council of the American Ethical Union, November 1, 2008
The perception that organizing in the African American community began with the Civil Rights Movement is a false one. Organizing began when slaves were brought to America. Whether it was forming churches, working to raise funds to free themselves and family members, creating escape plans on the Underground Rail Road, leading mass uprisings against slave owners or starting the Abolitionist Movement, organizing in the African American community is an ongoing effort to attain equity in America. In the Philadelphia region several African American organizations are addressing Food Justice/Sovereignty such as Chester's Community Grocery Co-op, Economic Justice for the formerly incarcerated such as X-Offenders for Community Empowerment and Overbrook Environmental Education Center which is at the forefront of the burgeoning Environmental Justice movement in low income and communities of color. In addition to the groups mentioned above the African American United Fund employs the organizing strategy of resource and capacity building to empower its constituents and Frator Heru Institute uses the cultural empowerment organizing model to foster social change.
Introduction
"We are dedicated to the principle that relationships of respect, compassion, and integrity are the building blocks of personal and global harmony. We hold that democracy is not just a political system but also a personal commitment—a continual exercise in freedom of conscience, thought, and moral responsibility expressed through humane deeds. We seek to promote personal moral development and social responsibility through direct assistance, social action, and public advocacy."
This except is from a statement on where Ethical Culture/Ethical Humanism stands at the beginning of the 21st century. Adopted by the National Leader’s Council of the American Ethical Union, November 1, 2008
The perception that organizing in the African American community began with the Civil Rights Movement is a false one. Organizing began when slaves were brought to America. Whether it was forming churches, working to raise funds to free themselves and family members, creating escape plans on the Underground Rail Road, leading mass uprisings against slave owners or starting the Abolitionist Movement, organizing in the African American community is an ongoing effort to attain equity in America. In the Philadelphia region several African American organizations are addressing Food Justice/Sovereignty such as Chester's Community Grocery Co-op, Economic Justice for the formerly incarcerated such as X-Offenders for Community Empowerment and Overbrook Environmental Education Center which is at the forefront of the burgeoning Environmental Justice movement in low income and communities of color. In addition to the groups mentioned above the African American United Fund employs the organizing strategy of resource and capacity building to empower its constituents and Frator Heru Institute uses the cultural empowerment organizing model to foster social change.
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