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Northeast EPIC Stakeholders Meeting

The EPIC Stakeholders met on Thursday, July 25th at 2nd Baptist, with a dinner provided by the 2nd Baptist culinary crew.  It was a fast paced meeting with an interesting group of speakers.  Some highlights:

  • Introductions by Charlene Lewis, new EPKIC coordinator of the Work Ready interns and Jr. Stakeholders.
  • Report on the EPIC Elites
  • NAC report by Simone Smith on the upcoming meeting on August 8th.  Zoning issues will be discussed including 3959 Frankford Ave., 1167 Bridge St. and 1950 Bridge St.
  • Presentation by School District Parent Involvement
  • Presentation by Family Community Support Center
  • Presentation by Primerica Financial Services
  • Manny Citron fro PhillyRising also updated the group on the Career Bootcamp now in progress weekly at St. Marks.  He also made the group aware that the Philadelphia Fire Department is now hiring.  The application deadline ends on Aug. 23.  The annual starting salary ranges from $40,036 to $55,603. For more information, call 215-685-3748 (3749) or email pfd.recruitment@phila.gov.  Manny pointed out that misdemeanor criminal history is not an impediment to hiring and even those with felony charges on record may apply for consideration.

The next EPIC Stakeholders meeting will be held on Thursday August 29th at 530PM at 2nd Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.

 

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Movie Night in Overington Park

By Diane Kunze

We had over 140 people turn out to see the movie Brave on July 24th. The weather was perfect, it was good to be in our park together to enjoy a movie on a cool summer movie night 4x6evening. The movie was sponsored by the Friends of Overington Park and Parkside Apartments, the snacks were given out by the Northeast EPIC Stakeholders. The blankets were spread and chairs arranged.

We were ready to have a good time, but we ran into some problems with the movie equipment. The color bulb went out on the projector and the speaker malfunctioned. We ‘braved’ it out until the movie ended but our crowd had thinned to under 40. We hoped for a better night at the movies but we were glad that so many neighbors came together for summer fun in Overington Park. Hopefully by our next movie the equipment will be in good order.

Please join us on Thursday August 15th for the showing of the Avengers, sponsored by State Representative James Clay, with treats fro Northeast EPIC Stakeholders. Bring your blankets or a chair and spend a nice evening in your community at the movies!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Overington Park last Wednesday night and come again on August 15th!

Diane Kunze, Friend of Overington Park

 



		

		
		

		






			

		
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Northeast EPIC Stakeholder’s Meeting Update
		

				

		
Another fast paced EPIC meeting was held at 2nd Baptist Church on Thursday, May 30th.  The highlights were:


    

  • The 8th Annual National Fatherhood Conference at the  Pennsylvania Convention Center from 9AM to 3PM on the 200 Level. The Conference is a FREE event that provides a national forum for learning and workshops centered on educating male parents and mentors.  The event attracts a truly diverse and national audience including over hundreds of Fathers from over eight different states, of all races, cultures, backgrounds, religions, orientations, and colors attend. The conference focuses on Parenting, Financial/Asset Building, Health & Wellness, Legal Rights, Education and Healthy Relationships.
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  • The recent Frankford Youth Rally held at Frankford High School managed in spite of some bad weather.  The kids had a great time.
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  • The first annual Mother and Daughter Bonding Summit will be held on June 22nd from 9AM to 2PM at Belfield Recreation Center, 2100 West Chew Avenue.  More information is available at http://www.motherdaughterbonding.org/
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  • Becky Espanol and Denea Whitest made a presentation for the Parents Involved Network.  The subject of dealing with charter schools and some of the unique issues that your children might encounter.
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  • David Lapp, from the Education Law Center, gave a wide ranging presentation on legal issues related to education.  The School to Prison Pipeline concept rang true with the group.  More information is available at http://www.elc-pa.org/
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The next Northeast EPIC Stakeholders meeting is scheduled for Thursday June 27 at 5:30PM at the 2nd Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.


 


		

		
		

		






			

		
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EPIC Stakeholders Meet for April
		

				

		
As usual, the NE EPIC Stakeholders meeting provided dinner and a full plate of information as well.


    

  • Doris Booker and Jennifer Selby reported on their attendance at the Frankford Civic and PSA1 meetings
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  • Douglas Bryant, President of the Frankford NAC, reported on a proposed new shopping center to be built at Tulip Street and Harbison Avenue.   That is the large property that was, years ago, SKF.  The American Heritage FCU is on the Bridge Street side.  It will be called the Shops at Wissinoming and feature a large food market and numerous stores.  If all goes well we might see that open up in about two years.

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    Laverne Andrews at the NE EPIC Stakeholders
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  • Simone Smith reported on the first week of the Citizens Engagement Academy which held its first session on April 24th.  It will run for 7 more weeks.
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  • Laverne Andrews, a gifted communicator, presented for CAPE PA (Child Abuse Prevention Effort) a program on Communicating with Respect.
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  • Cheryl Cutrona Esq. made a presentation of the Good Shepard Mediation Program.
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  • CJ Waddy spoke about the Say Nooo to Strangers Foundation plans for National Day for Missing Children on May 25th.
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The next meeting of the NE EPIC Stakeholders will be on May 30th at 5:30 PM at 2nd Baptist Church at 1801 Meadow Street.


 


		

		
		

		






			

		
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Northeast EPIC Stakeholders Group Meeting March 28th
		

				

		
It was a packed house at 2nd Baptist Church on Thursday, March 28th.  Pasta (provided by the 2nd Baptist award winning culinary IMG_1904e resizedteatm) was on the menu and a program including:


    

  • Many Citron from PhillyRising with an update on the Citizens Engagement Academy which is starting on April 24th at St. Marks.  This is an 8 week course for community leaders or those who look to become leaders.  It will show you how to use the city to provide the services that you and your neighborhood are entitled to receive.
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  • Carol Rogers presented the case being made by Healthy Philadelphia for the need for a new or expanded health care center in this area of the city.
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  • Laura Wagner gave an update on First Home Care upcoming activities.
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The next meeting of the Northeast EPIC Stakeholders Group will be on April 25th at 2nd Baptist Church, 1801 Meadow Street, at 5:30 PM.