Point Breeze Community Development Coalition

The Philly Shipyard (PSI) is seeking talented applicants for its apprenticeship training program! Select applicants will learn the welding skills needed to successfully contribute to the construction and repair of commercial and government ships through a mix of classroom, online, and hands-on training. Job seekers can learn more by visiting the PSI website and pick up an in-person application by Thursday, February 4th. (Note the limited time to obtain an in-person application). http://www.phillyshipyard.com/s.cfm/5-37/Apprentice-Program

COVID vaccine is available for veterans at VA Medical Center (3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104) on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The clinic will run 7:30 am 2:30 pm for walk in’s and scheduled appointments come when scheduled. Those with a last name ending in A-M should come between 7:30-11:30 and those N-Z should come between 11:30-2:30. ... They will vaccinate anyone that shows up regardless of age. Patients can schedule an appointment if they are 75 and older either for Saturday or any other day by calling 215-823-4014.

Thursday January 14th is the last day to submit an official comment regarding the current cleanup of the former South Philly refinery. Sunoco/Evergreen will also be holding a virtual public meeting January 14th at 6:30 to receive public comment. The link for the digital meeting will be posted here soon! https://phillyrefinerycleanup.info/public-involvement/

Jobs! https://navyyard.org/workforce

Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. They are looking for folks in Point Breeze who would be willing to work with them to host their program at a park or open space in our neighborhood. Teams of up to 12 girls will meet with trained coaches twice/week for our 8-week spring season (starting the week of March 15). The program builds social-emotional life skills through physical activity. Their mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, hea...lthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. For more information, go to www.gotrphiladelphia.org or email [email protected] to discuss setting up a team in Point Breeze. Attached is a flyer that you are welcome to distribute.

Philadelphia FIGHT is starting a new Covid testing site in South Philly. It's free if folks don't have insurance, walk up only (it can get busy and folks should arrive early as it's only 2 hours for capacity reasons), and results are coming in about 1-2 days now. Philadelphia FIGHT Covid-19 Testing Site Guerin Recreation Center 2201 S 16th Street (entrance on Wolf Street)... Fridays, January 15th and January 29th, 10AM 12PM See more

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) urges customers to call 215-235-1000 immediately to determine their eligibility for a free $300 COVID-19 Relief Grant. The $2 Mill...ion grant program launched today to help customers who have been financially impacted by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic better afford their natural gas bills during the winter months and avoid accumulating debt. Grants are limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, go to https://www.pgworks.com/customer-care/payment-assistance

Great opportunity!

BROAD and WASHINGTON PROJECT!!! Hawthorne has scheduled a VIRTUAL, ON-LINE, VIDEO PUBLIC MEETING in advance of a public Civic Design Review hearing to discuss the project on Wednesday, December 2, at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 849 1892 1774... Passcode: 486274 Dial by your location: 646 558 8656 *Any individuals without internet access may call into the following number to listen to the meeting: 646-558-8656. See more

City of Philadelphia food distribution sites: https://www.phila.gov/food/

What a day! Very proud to be part of this moment. We are thrilled to welcome our new neighbors to their permanently affordable homes. Our President Albert Littlepage reminded us to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud during his speech. This victory is certainly a big bright rainbow that will honor the legacy of one of Point Breeze's finest - Mamie Nichols.

The Restore, Repair, Renew program is a new initiative of the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (PRA) to help Philadelphia homeowners access low-interest loans to invest in their properties. Lenders participating in the program are offering 10-year, 3% interest loans that range from $2,500 to $24,999 (inclusive of 10% contingency) to eligible homeowners. https://clarifi.org/rrr

The Philadelphia Unemployment Project wants to let everyone know that Pandemic mortgage assistance relief is available Please apply before September 30. For more information, contact James Jackson at (215)-557-0822 x109 or via email at [email protected].

FOOD GIVEAWAY Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm 17th and Titan St St. James Missionary Baptist Church First Come First Served

This next election is a big one! Take a friend or family member to regiater to vote. Also, check that you are registered too so there are no surpises.

The City and community partners are opening Access Centers where students can learn digitally when their caregivers work outside the home & have no childcare supports. You can fill out a registration interest form online at phila.gov/access-centers/, or call (215) 709-5366.

Do you need internet for your kids to start the school year? Call the PHLConnectED hotline! Dial "221" to get information about how your family can get internet and digital learning devices for the school year. To learn more about PHLConnectED, visit phila.gov/phlconnected/.

The Phila Water Dept will be in the Breeze for the next 10-12 months! There will be traffic disruption and delays. Work is concentrated between 22nd-24th streets. Pictures attached are of the letter going to immediate neighbors. Once construction begins, the project’s inspector is Chris Ochal at 267-592-8006 or [email protected]. If you have any concerns about the safety of this site, please call (215)-685-6300. ... To learn more about this project, please visit https://water.phila.gov/construction/.

FREE breakfast and lunch - EVERY WEEK on Mondays and Wednesdays!

REFINERY CLEAN UP INFO SESSION!! Evergreen to hold a Public Information Session to discuss the Legacy Environmental Cleanup of the former Philadelphia Refinery. The purpose of this session is to (1) provide the community with an overview of the completed environmental investigations, as well as past and future environmental cleanup activities, and (2) facilitate the public’s review of pertinent environmental reports to date....Continue reading