Calvary Center for Culture and Community

Recruitment is now open for West Philadelphia Skills Initiative's next Partnership with the University of Pennsylvania! They are currently recruiting for Custod...ial Services positions that are union and full-time, earning $17.93/hour to start. Learn more about the program and apply: https://philadelphiaskills.org/jobs

Clark Park Youth Soccer is Back This Spring From the Friends of Clark Park: We are also very excited to be able to share that Clark Park’s Youth Soccer league will be back in action this spring. Our soccer league offers a low pressure, community oriented and volunteer fueled sports program for our Clark Park neighborhood. The league enables kids to discover soccer while engaging with a wide community of children from throughout West Philly. It is focused on creating an inclus...ive environment for children of all skill levels & interest levels, our coaching team finds a way for everyone to enjoy a great day in the park. This season will be a bit different with a shorter season taking place on Saturdays from April 24th to June 12th. In order to ensure a safer experience for all, we will also be limiting the league to ages 5-8 to allow for fewer teams. Teams will be smaller, 10-12 children, and games will be staggered through early, mid, or late morning timeslots in order to allow for no more than 4 teams in the bowl at once. Registration will open over the next few weeks so keep your eyes posted on our social properties and email [email protected] if you are interested in participating. http://www.friendsofclarkpark.org/activities/soccer/

Rest in peace to Harley Belance, an 11-year-old shot and killed yesterday evening while riding a scooter in Oxford Circle. We have to create a Philadelphia wher...e Black kids have the freedom to just be kids-- away from danger, and trauma, and bullets. Anything less is unjust. My deepest sympathies to Harley's family and to all who loved him. See more

From our neighbor business on 47th. Too cute!

We’ve got a few things happening in Southwest tomorrow! The YEAH Philly teens will be on the corner of 52nd & Kingsessing at 4pm paying bills on site, giving out pet food, groceries, and gun locks. Stop by to grab some things and get some bills paid. See yall there

We're starting 2021 with some more YEAH Philly swag! Our paid conflict resolution training is officially open to teens and young adults (ages 16 to 21) in West ...and Southwest who want to learn skills to resolve conflicts both internally and externally in a culturally relevant way. Space is limited, DM for more info. or to reserve your spot See more

Apply by: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5pm. This program offers: Cutting-edge job connection strategies resulting in 95% of WPSI graduates finding employment. A $150 weekly stipend while enrolled in the program.... No-cost EMT training. Similar programs can cost up to $2,500. Upon successful completion WPSI’s EMT Certification Training program in partnership with Drexel University, graduates will take the NREMT exam to become a National and PA Department of Health certified EMT. Are you eligible? All applicants must live in the city of Philadelphia, possess a high school diploma or GED, hold an active valid PA driver’s license, be physically fit, commit to the full training schedule listed above, and read at an 11th grade level or higher. https://www.universitycity.org/wpsi/jobs

‘Got coroplast (corrugated plastic) political signs? Don’t trash’em, give them to us and we will turn them into building toys, planters and other products made ...by young adult Building Heroes! Drop them off at #4017lancaster avenue, 10-6, M-F. . Can you help spread the word? . Coroplast is NOT recyclable and instead of it going in the landfill we can use it to create rich opportunities for @beabuildinghero team members to #learnandearn while creating opportunities for kids to play, etc.. See more

58%: Share of Philadelphians who say they know someone who tested positive for COVID-19 Read more about How COVID-19 Has Undercut Philadelphians’ Physical and Financial Well-Being in this Pew Poll that also reveals less positive views of police and public safety. https://www.pewtrusts.org//how-covid-19-has-undercut-phila

Third District Cleanup Day! If there are particular hotspots in those neighborhoods that you'd like to see get cleaned, please let us know! Contact Alexis Wright-Whitley ([email protected]) with any questions or suggestions. We will be working with CLIP [Community Life Improvement Program] and the Streets Department to provide materials on that day.... Social distancing and face coverings are required.

WHAT IF I APPLIED FOR, BUT HAVEN'T RECEIVED MY MAIL-IN BALLOT? Instead of voting at your local polling place, you will have to vote at one of the city’s 17 satellite election offices, which can be found by clicking here: https://www.phila.gov/voting/. Let them know that you already applied, but did not receive the ballot, and they will give you a replacement to submit on the spot.

Our neighbors at the HMS School always turn all the way up for Halloween!

We give away hundreds of children and YA books every week at five Mighty locations. If you'd like to help us maintain and expand our book giveaway program, you ...can drop off new and lightly used books at Mighty Writers, 1501 Christian Street every Tuesday from 12 to 3. Mighty thanks in advance! See more

"He said that protesters should plan their rallies for places where it would be difficult for violence to break out: in the lobby of an office building or in a car caravan. He told participants to imagine that they were Proud Boys looking to rumble. Ask, ‘What would they welcome?’ And then not do that! he said. One tip, from the civil-rights movement: When in doubt, sit down. It’s counterintuitive. But it has been used in multiple cultures, and it works. (Except with tear gas. Then, he said, walking slowly would be best.) If things do get ugly, he noted, it could be useful for the cause. Get your smartphone and expose what happened. Offer yourself for interviews, he said. The key is to draw a contrast between the violent regime and the peaceful protesters." https://www.newyorker.com//what-can-you-do-if-trump-stages

This day in 2018. Can't wait to get back to this free joy.

All 17 Philadelphia satellite election offices are now open seven days a week to apply for, receive and turn in mail-in ballots, and replace a ballot that you signed up for but that has not made it to you. https://www.philadelphiavotes.com//1867-all_seventeen_sate

Got books for younger readers you no longer need? Here's where-- and when-- you can drop them off to us so that we can then distribute them to Mighty kids at our five sites! Did we mention how grateful we are? We are, we are!

We want to thank you for your flexibility as we have to adjust to social distancing guidelines! This is a neat, lil’ guide to some of the busiest and slowest times to visit the Co-op. Hope you find it helpful Thanks again y’all

The PA Historic Preservation Alliance recently put together this lovely video about our community and our recently completed Historic Preservation grant with the Tiffany Windows! We love to see our users spotlighted like this. https://youtu.be/loL2xMI_PFU?t=1959