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As of March 31, 2021 Pfizer-BioNTech announced that, in a Phase 3 Trial in adolescents 12- to 15-years-old with or without prior coronavirus infection, the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine demonstrated 100% efficacy in preventing severe COVID-19 disease in kids The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently evaluating the Pfizer vaccine to expand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include those 12 to 15 years of age, as the findings have yet to be reviewed. If the EUA is... approved, BDCC hopes to vaccinate this age group before the start of the next school year September 2021. If you or someone you know has any children between the ages of 12 to 17 and would like to receive the Pfizer vaccine, please complete the form in the link below. You have the option to choose a date and time for an appointment. This may change based on when the Pfizer vaccine is approved in kids, but we are planning ahead to protect our children. Register here! https://forms.gle/mtDPiSoYyyDcGe5w7

WE GET TO SEE YA’LL SO SOON! Join us this Saturday from 3-5pm at 615 N. Broad St for our first Name Change Town Hall! Mask required and social distancing will be implemented. ... Your voice and experience are essential as we embark on our name change process! This town hall is an opportunity to reflect and share your GRP roses, thorns, and buds! Come together with community to discuss your thoughts and feelings on all of the changes we’re making this year. Thoughts for a new name are welcome at these events, but you don’t have to come prepared with ideas! You can RSVP for the town halls at www.girlsrockphilly.org/transitions See you Saturday!

Introducing the newest member of the GRP fam; YVONNE! Yvonne is our fabulous new grant writer, and we couldn’t be happier to have her! Let’s learn a little about Yvonne;... Where are you from? Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia What brought you to GRP? What excites you about GRP? My daughter Evan recruited me after she joined the GRP board. Since I am semi-retired she asked if I would be interested in volunteering but then the grant writing position came open and she encouraged me to apply for it. I’m excited about joining GRP to once again be in a creative environment. I am both a musician and visual artist and have neglected these areas of my life for many years. I am looking forward to being inspired by GRP youth and contribute to the process that will help them pursue their passions. What do you hope to bring to the GRP Board? (Skills, experiences, perspectives, etc) I have a very diverse work history having worked in multiple industries and environments which gives me a unique perspective. I hope to bring strategy and resource development ideas to help raise lots of money! What are you currently listening to? I love classic jazz vocalists like Nancy Wilson and Joni Mitchell but lately I’ve been listening to Corinne Bailey Rae and Snoh Aalegra. You can read Yvonne’s full bio at www.girlsrockphilly.org/staff

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FOR OUR NAME CHANGE STARTS TODAY! Don’t miss out as we officially kickoff the Name Change and Strategic Planning process with our facilitators (aka transition doulas) TODAYWednesday, April 14th at 6-7pm EST! Come learn about what’s happening this year and how you can plug in! There will be space for self-reflection time so go ahead and bring a journal/paper/markers or other art supplies if you’d like!

Don't call it a comeback Girls Rock Philly will be offering the band experience online! Form a band, collaborate with other GRP youth on Soundtrap, and write original music together, even at a distance! We'll have 6 sessions together, culminating in an online showcase of your amazing music.... When? Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 29- July 15, 3:30-5:30PM EST (3 weeks) Where? Virtual Programming -- wherever you are in the universe! Who? GRPXSoundtrap is open to girls and trans and gender expansive youth ages 9 - 19. No musical experience is necessary, and you don’t have to live in Philadelphia to participate in this online program! You can participate with your own instrument, or we can deliver a keyboard or microphone within the Philly Area. No instrument? No problem! Soundtrap also offers a range of loops and digital instruments you can use to collaborate, wherever you are! It's also smart phone and tablet friendly. All sessions will be presented on the Soundtrap app, accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. No Soundtrap experience required. The app is free for you to use, but will require a steady Internet connection. Technical support will be available for anyone interested! As always, this program is free to sliding scale! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out: Email us at [email protected] Link to register here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScqf9tacJ0CfxNiMO/viewform Send to a young person who you think would love to participate!

COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FOR OUR NAME CHANGE STARTS WEDNESDAY! Don’t miss out as we officially kickoff the Name Change and Strategic Planning process with our facilitators (aka transition doulas) this Wednesday, April 14th at 6-7pm EST! Come learn about what’s happening this year and how you can plug in! There will be space for self-reflection time so go ahead and bring a journal/paper/markers or other art supplies if you’d like!

Interested in the name change process and the folks who are helping us along the way? We have a virtual event coming up where y’all can meet our amazing transition doulas! Mark your calendars for April 14th from 6-7pm est, and register + RSVP here! https://fb.me/e/LX4AMjtc

Did you know that we’re a part of an international Girls Rock Camp Alliance? The 2021 international digital conference registration is open! Participation is free, and a beautiful way to indulge in our collective power! Register here; https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScVr_uOk_RC2NILG/viewform

May 1st! Join @reclaimphiladelphia at LOVE park @12pm for the Philly People’s Budget May Day Action! Our communities deserve to thrive! The People’s Budget demands full funding of our parks, schools, libraries, rec centers, affordable housing, community centers, etc. Show out to fight for the funding of true pathways to community safety and prosperity- not to the police! ... See y’all there!

Hey all! We are asking our community to submit to a brief survey! If you want to be kept in the loop about events, and ways to get involved in the name change process, please fill out the form by or before April 30th at 8pm EST! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdqGAr7Zh77BwqDXn/viewform

GRP stopping by to remind you that we have a new landing page for all things GRP transitions! Any questions you may have, or information on the process, updates, and how to get involved you’ll find here! We are so excited to grow, evolve, and transition with y’all.... Check it out; https://www.girlsrockphilly.org/transitions

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! Read the full blog post here: https://www.girlsrockphilly.org/blog/tdov2021 Action items for HB1570: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/ar-veto-hb1570