The Green Divide Voter Education Series: Preparing for the New Economy

Press Release

For More Information contact: Aissia Richardson, 215-236-1878 Aissia.Richardson@gmail.com Fall Voter Education Forum The Green Divide Series: Preparing for the New Economy Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 PM to 8:30PM TWU 234, 500 N. 2nd St. REAR Entrance on Noble & N. American St. Philadelphia: On Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Transport Workers Union Local 234 Union Hall 500 N. 2nd Street (parking and entrance in rear on Noble Street & N. American Street) there will be a Voter Education Forum focusing on environmental justice entitled, The Green Divide Series: Preparing for the New Economy. Rob Fleming, Architect, LEED® AP BD&C, Associate Professor and Director, MS in Sustainable Design Program, Philadelphia University will be the keynote speaker. The first 50 to register and attend will be entered into a raffle to receive a signed copy of Rob's new book, Design Education for a Sustainable Future. The evening will also include an update on Greenworks 2013 from Katherine Gajewski, Director of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia. Candidates will also be invited to introduce themselves in preparation for the November 5 Municipal General Election. Offices being contested are JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT - JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS - JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT - JUDGE OF THE TRAFFIC COURT - DISTRICT ATTORNEY – CONTROLLER Candidates Invited Giovanni Campbell, Judge of Court of Common Pleas; Timika Lane, Judge of Court of Common Pleas; Sierra Thomas Street, Judge of Court of Common Pleas; Alan Butkovitz, City Controller; Seth Williams, District Attorney (D); Danny Alvarez, District Attorney (R) What is the green divide? What is Sustainability? What is Environmental Justice? Why is this topic important? Sustainability is a growing movement that's not just about recycling and compact florescent light bulbs; it is the future of design, development, agriculture, business, food, tourism, and living. Yet, many organizations that work in low income, communities of color have not integrated sustainability into their programs, projects or policy advocacy. While many institutions are concerned about the eradication of the social safety net, a focus on sustainability is absent from broader discussions about the future of the communities many of us work in. The Green Divide is cultural, economics based and about who has access to what resources both financial and technical. As organizations that provide our constituents with the tools they need to navigate through public and private services, jobs, education and housing, we must educate ourselves as we educate our consumers. Several organizations work collectively to host annual forums focusing on issues and with candidates seeking elective office. They include African American United Fund, DNA Connect, Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, Grands As Parents, Greater Philadelphia Caucus of the I.C.W.A.D., Institute for the Development of African American Youth, Men United for a Better Philadelphia, PhillyEcoCity, The Frator Heru Institute, Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation, and X-Offenders for Community Empowerment. Please join us on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 PM at TWU 234 500 N. 2nd Street, at Spring Garden (ENTRANCE IN REAR on Noble and N. American Street) to learn about sustainability, what the city is doing to promote sustainability, hear from candidates and get educated about the Municipal General Election on November 5. If you don’t vote, you don’t count.

Board Member Profile: Wayne Jacobs

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.

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.

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

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

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