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32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration

The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors invites the Community

to the 3 2 n d A n n u a l

D r. M a r ti n L u t h e r  K i n g , J r.

B r e a k f a s t C e l e b r a ti o n

On Monday, January 15, 9:00 am to 11. Understanding how busy your schedule is, we hope that you may be able to fit us into your MLK Day. The doors open at 8:30 a.m. for this unique and popular event which offers Frankford Residents, Neighborhood-based Organizations, Religious Congregations, Small Business Owners, Community Activists and anyone seeking information about improving relations among diverse racial and ethnic groups, an opportunity to meet and greet their neighbors.

With the “LOVE THY NEIGHBOR” theme, this celebration will be two hours long and includes a free breakfast, Frankford High School ROTC, Frankford Garden Club, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School and Frankford Friends School, Ujima Friends Peace Center, One Day at A Time, State Representative Jason Dawkins and more. This year, the breakfast will be held at the Frankford Friends School Annex at the corner of Orthodox and Penn Streets in Frankford, Philadelphia.

The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors is a civic organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition. T h e M L K C e l e b r a ti o n is an expression of the Coalition’s mission, which hopes to generate positive social change in order to create a more just, responsive, peaceful and cooperative community for all Frankford residents.

The committee plans to serve approximately 180 people for the breakfast and we offer an exhibit table for any materials you wish to distribute, or place your materials to each person at their seat. This Breakfast is our opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate and reaffirm our commitmentto Dr.King’s vision of racial justice and peacemaking.This year,we are collecting cans for Frankford Food Banks and conducting a service project to assemble bags and hygiene items for Homeless individuals in Frankford and city-wide.

If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at (267) 257-1670. Warm regards,

Jennifer L. Powell-Folks

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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BREAKFAST CELEBRATION IN FRANKFORD

COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE

27th ANNUAL

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BREAKFAST CELEBRATION IN FRANKFORD

ALL YOUTH PERFORMANCES

Come out and meet the District Attorney and Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sanchez

Monday, January 21, 2013

THIS YEAR LOCATED AT

SANKOFA FREEDOM ACADEMY

AT 4256 PAUL STREET AT RUAN STREET

The doors open at 8:30 a.m., Program begins at 9:00 a.m.

Free event and meal to all

PLEASE BRING A CAN FOR LOCAL FOOD BANKS

The Frankford  is a non-profit organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition building.

FOR INFORMATION or to volunteer CONTACT: Jennifer Powell-Folks at (267) 716-0869

**Breakfast sponsored by Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sanchez, 7th District City Council

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Coming Up in Frankford

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration
    When – Mon, January 18, 8:30am – 10:00am
    Where – St. Joachims, Church and Griscom Sts. Phila. PA 19124 (map)
    Description – The doors open at 8:30 a.m. Free to all Guest Speaker: Rev. Carlos M. Carrero, Sr. Frankford Group Ministry – Director of Emergency Assistance The Frankford Coalition of Neighbors is a non-profit organization working to improve relations among the diverse economic, racial and ethnic groups in Frankford, while promoting volunteerism and community coalition building. FOR INFORMATION or to volunteer CONTACT: Jennifer Powell-Folks at (215) 744-9170
  • 15TH DIST Patrol Sector Area #1 Meeting
    When – Mon, January 18, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Aria Health – 2nd floor conference room (map)
    Description – The 15th Police District is holding meetings next week with residents, businesses and community stakeholders to discuss issues in each of its three Police Service Areas. The PSA is a subdivision of the district, to which the same officers and supervisors are assigned on an ongoing basis. The goal of monthly meetings is to build a partnership between police and the community. PSA-1 covers the area from Bridge Street to the Frankford Creek and from Roosevelt Boulevard to the Delaware River. The community meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the Aria Hospital second-floor conference room, 4901Frankford Ave.
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, January 19, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map) The next general meeting of Northwood Civic Association will be held January 19, 2010, 7:00PM, at Saint James Church, Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. The public will be updated on the VOA property at 4871 East Roosevelt Boulevard. Any new business from the floor will also be taken.
  • Italian Style Family Dinner
    When – Wed, January 20, 4:30pm – 8:00pm
    Where – St. Joachim’s Church, 1527 Church Street, Phila., PA 19124 (map)
    Description – MARK YOUR CALENDAR Every Third Wednesday from September thru May Italian Style Family Dinner The Dinners will be served from 4:30 PM to 8 PM in Fitzmaurice Hall Take-out will be available. COST: $8.00 for Adults, $4.00 for Children. Come Join us!
  • Adopt a Park
    When – Mon, January 25, 6pm – 7pm
    Where – Second Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow St, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, February 4, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Frankford Hospital – 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, February 7, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: