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Immigrant Stories, Philadelphia’s Changing Immigrant Communities, Wed, 6/26/2024 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m, Esperanza, 4261 N 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140, Registration required

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Telling Our Stories: Presenting New Reports about Philadelphia’s Changing Immigrant Communities  When:   Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.   Where:   Esperanza, 4261 N 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19140    Registration required:   https://bit.ly/im-story-6-26-24 Dear Partners,    Thank you to those that have already registered for our OIA Convening on June 26!     This email serves to remind you to register if you have not already done so.   The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) is pleased host an in person OIA convening during Immigrant Heritage Month on Wednesday, June 26th at 4pm!  Last Thursday, June 13, 2024, The Pew Charitable Trusts officially released the first of a series of reports about immigrants and immigration in Philadelphia. They will join the Office of Immigrant Affairs and Esperanza next week to review...

New Northeast Philadelphia city health center project clears last regulatory hurdle, slated for 2025 construction (WHYY)

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Philadelphia City Council approves new northeast health center at Friends Hospital whyy.org New Northeast Philadelphia city health center project clears last regulatory hurdle, slated for 2025 construction Northeast Philadelphia residents and lawmakers say the area has become a health care desert, with few affordable and low-cost options. By Nicole Leonard June 13, 2024 A rendering of the upcoming health center in Northeast Philadelphia. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Historical Commission) A new city health center planned for a site on the Friends Hospital campus in Northeast Philadelphia gained final zoning approval in City Council on Thursday. It paves the way for construction of a large public center that will offer adult and pediatric primary care and other services in an area of the city where there are few options for affordable and low-cost health care. “We need this new health center on the campus of Friends Hospital to help those who are waiting too long for an appointment and...

Victory! Health Center zoning bill is approved 市议会通过友谊医院建新市立公共医疗中心

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  Petition update Please Expand Public Health Centers in Lower Northeast Philadelphia Victory! Health Center zoning bill is approved市议会通过友谊医院建新市立公共医疗中心 Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association NEPCA Philadelphia, PA, United States Jun 14, 2024 (中文版随后) Dear all petition signers, The Health Center zoning bill was approved by the City Council on 6/13/2024 and we declared victory. The mission of this petition is accomplished! Therefore, NEPCA will close this petition today. Congratulations to all participants fighting for the new Health Center.  In summary, 395 people signed this online petition, and 543 signed the hardcopy version, a total of 938 signatures. In addition, other partners assisted 400 people sending postcards to the City Council; a total of 1338 people loudly supported the new health center at the Friends Hospital site. After seven months of community assessments, the Philadelphia City Council body finally voted to pass the Health Center zoning bill on 6/13/2024, ...

Health Screening Event at Fels High School on Saturday 6/15/2024 10am - 1pm SAMUEL FELS HS 东北区免费医疗筛检 周六6月15日早上10:00到下午1:00

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东北区免费医疗筛检 周六6月15日早上10:00到下午1:00 SAMUEL FELS HS. 5500 LANGDON ST. PHILA, PA 19124 (心理健康,乳房,膀胱,直肠,前列腺癌症等等筛检) From: City Councilmember Anthony Phillips <councilmemberphillips@philacouncil.ccsend.com> Subject: Join us for a Health Screening Event at Fels High School on Saturday. Reply-To: anthonyphillipsdistrict9@gmail.com  Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Health Screening event at Fels High School, 5500 Langdon Street. Remember, health is wealth, so bring your friends and family along. We're just 17 days away from the Return of an Uptown Classic, Wadsworth Day! Join us on Saturday, June 29th (rain or shine) from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. It's going to be a day filled with live performances by Suzann Christine at 3:40 p.m., DJ Kool at 4:45 p.m., and The Delfonics at 5:45 p.m. There will be activities for all ages including a kids...

Support the Whosoever Gospel Mission, Donate goods to support our homeless friends

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Support the Whosoever Gospel Mission, Donate goods to support our homeless friends Please donate to the Mission. The Mission is a program supporting unemployed men experiencing homelessness. The Mission gives them all the resources they need to become self-supporting as they find full-time work, save money, and get a home through their hard work. Call to (215) 438-3094 with full-time job leads in the Philadelphia area or email Jason at jdexter@whosoevergospel.org. Thank you!    

Invitation to Friends Hospital New Health Center Zoning Meeting Tues 6/4/2024 10am City Hall

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  Please Expand Public Health Centers in Lower Northeast Philadelphia Invitation to Friends Hospital New Health Center Zoning Meeting Tues 6/4/2024 10am City Hall Northeast Philadelphia Chinese Association NEPCA Philadelphia, PA, United States Jun 1, 2024 Dear Community, I would like to update you with the petition to support Friends Hospital new Health Center:  Summary signature counts as of 4/20/2024 393 Signed this online petition at Change.org 546 Signed paper version petition co-hosted by 18 community partners. ------------------------------------      939 Subtotal signatures from petitions;     400 Subtotal from PUP assisting people sending postcards --------------------------------------------              1339 Total signatures These 18 community partners had hosted petition-signing activities to support the two new health centers (listed in the order of participation): Philadelphia Unemployment Project (PUP) N...

Steps to take after having your identity stolen 身份被盗后的处理手段

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6-8-2024 BLC block party 东北区室内街坊活动

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Northeast Townhall Meeting(东北区市民大会) 5/8/2024 5:30-7:30 PM

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日期 : 5月8日 星期三,2024年 时间 : 下午5:30-下午7:30 地点 : 贾德尔娱乐中心, 1400 Cottman Ave Phila, PA 19111 敬邀您参加社区会议,了解我们办公室的服务。在场会有市区有关部门,来帮助社区与城市资源对接,打造繁荣社区! 讨论主题 -公共安全  -公共教育 -生活质量  -城市预算  -邻里振兴 资源 -费城警察局 -街道部门和卫生部门 -许可证和检查 -费城水务局 -和其他城市资源 ... 安东尼·菲利普斯(第9区议员) 需要更多信息:请致电我们的地区办公室: 215-686-3454 。 Date: Wednesday May 8, 2024 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: Jardel Recreation Center 1400 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Join me for a community discussion on how our office works for you. We invited city departments to connect our neighborhoods with city resources to build a thriving village! Topics of Discussion: -Public Safety -Public Education -Quality of Life -City Budget -Neighborhood Revitalization Resources: -Philadelphia Police Department| -Streets Department & Sanitation Department -Licenses and Inspections -Philadelphia Water Department -And Other City Resources... Anthony Phillips 9th District Councilmember More Information: Call our district office at 215-686-3454  

16 Identity Theft Victims Request Attention of Elected officials (Philadelphia, PA)

Facing many serious identity theft incidents happened in the Chinese Community in Northeast Philadelphia, o n 4/24/2024, NEPCA sent the following email to the Philadelphia Mayor, City Council members, Northeast Philadelphia State representatives, State Senator, and Congressman Boyle.  ---------- Forwarded message --------- Dear elected officials,    I would like to bring to your attention that serious identity theft (IDT) crimes have taken place in the Northeast Philadelphia Chinese community and they may have spread out quickly. From 4/8/2024, the Northeast Phila. Chinese Association (NEPCA) has registered information of 16 Chinese IDT victims and gave the victim list to Office Mark Mroz of the 2 nd PD on 4/22/2024 to assist with solving the crime.  He also advised everyone should help to alert everyone else about the identity theft crime to fight this crime together.   Please make changes to public procedures for prevention measures and provide m...