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These are community events and resources which may be of interest to Black Social Workers and the communities they serve. ABSW is not the host or sponsor for these activities. Please contact the specific agency or program contact for more details or questions.
Get Fresh Daily presents their Black Farmers Market on Saturday, August 9th and Saturday, August 23rd at 5200 Pine Street in West Philly starting at 11:00 am. Located directly across Malcolm X Park in the Freedom Greens and Gardens, the event will also have wellness vendors, FREE empowering workshops, and fresh, local, organic, and chemical-free produce at affordable process! Don’t miss out! The farmers market will be available until November, so make sure to check out the flyer above for additional market dates
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The Free Market at Sherwood Park will continue to distribute FREE fresh food this month on Saturday, August 2nd, 16th, and 30th, rain or shine, at 57th and Baltimore Avenue (19143) from 1:00-3:00 pm. Distributions will take place every other Saturday until November 2025, so check out the flyer above for more distribution dates! (see 3rd flyer attachment).
Do you know anyone in Philly who’s interested in pivoting or advancing their career in the pharmaceutical industry? FCN Medical Group is currently offering FREE subsidized career training for roles such as Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate, or Phlebotomist. Contact 302-428-9515 or click HERE to apply.
The Network of Neighbors is seeking to hire a talented, compassionate, and empathetic individual for the position of Response Planner. The candidate must have familiarity with South & West Philadelphia and its surrounding neighborhoods and have a passion for making an impact and interacting closely with their community. The Network of Neighbors is a Trauma Response Network out of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS). We provide supports (and training) to ANY group of people or community (blocks, neighborhoods, schools, rec centers, workplaces, etc.) that has been impacted by ANY experience of overwhelming or ongoing stress. We are a network of trained individuals who are called on to support communities throughout the City of Philadelphia after traumatic incidents have occurred. For more information about this position and/or to apply, please click HERE for the Response Planner position. If you would like to reach out to us directly, please contact Jennifer Lombardo or Kamela Johnson at NetworkofNeighbors@phila.gov. ClickHERE for the Network of Neighbors on the DBHIDS website.
Make sure you don’t miss the upcoming Back to School Meet & Greet Resource Fair taking place on Friday, August 22nd, at the Prince Hall School, 6101 Gratz Street (19141) from 12:00-3:00 pm. Come and join the Prince Hall School as they get ready for the new school year with resources, fun, games, and a whole lot more! For more information, call 215-400-3690 (see 2nd flyer attachment).
The Network is thrilled to report that the Philadelphia Job Corps is open and back in operation! The Network wishes to give a hearty 📣shout-out to Jessica Begans and everyone at Job Corps Philly, who recently announced that the exceptional services they offer will not be shutting down! The Job Corps has been a remarkable beacon in providing FREE career training for young adults for over 60 years! For more information and resources about job and career training, contact the Job Corps’ Career Training Center at 267-386-2922, or toll-free at 800-733-5627. And click HERE to check out their website!
National Night Out events have been held around the country annually since 1984. It was established in the western suburbs of Philadelphia by Matt Peskin, a Philadelphia native. National Night Out is an opportunity to bring neighborhoods together with a shared goal: building safer, stronger communities. Each year, residents, Philadelphia Police officers, and community partners gather for block parties, cookouts, safety demonstrations, and youth-friendly activities—all centered on crime prevention and community outreach. The Philadelphia Police Department is proud to lead the way, offering a chance for neighbors to meet their local officers, ask questions, and strengthen the trust that helps our city thrive. This year, National Night Out will be held all over Philly neighborhoods on Tuesday, August 5th! Want to know what’s happening near you? Click HERE for your neighborhood’s National Night Out location!
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