PNN’s mission is to engage, educate and empower our neighbors to make our City a better place to live. Here’s what’s coming up in each of these areas:
Engage: Music Fiesta, Wingohocking Neighbor's Day
Educate: Do Your Part This Election - Buddy Canvass & Postcards!
Empower: Stand Up for Students, City Budget Meeting, Jobs Fair
Ready to Do Your Part to Save Democracy?
Now thru Election Day, in Mt Airy/Germantown
Despite whupping Mango Monster at their debate, VP Harris finds herself in a tight race in Pennsylvania. If Philly has a big turnout, we win Pennsylvania. Remember, no Democrat in modern times has won the White House without wining the Keystone State.
Sign up to canvass in Wards 22 and 59 (and elsewhere) to talk with voters (particularly, low-turnout) about Kamala Harris' record and plans for the future, the nefarious plans of Trump/Vance and the GOP's Project 2025, and why their vote can make the difference.
If you'd like to help now through Election Day, whether it's buddy canvassing, postcards, voter registration, or make phone calls, please click below to let us know.
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Join Our PNN Postcard Campaign!
Join Us for the Next Ones
We’ve had a great response to the postcard writing campaign. Volunteers are showing up and having a blast- acting together in community to do good in this election. Studies show that people who receive a handwritten postcard are more likely to vote. We are targeting low propensity voters who live in apartment buildings in Philly - so they are hard to reach. And you are the critical link.
We have the postcards, labels, pens, stamps, and some suggested messages. All we need is you to show up to help make a difference in this close election in our swing State. Sign up for the dates, times and locations you are available:
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Stand Up for Students! Inspirational Greeting
Tuesday, October 1st, 7:45AM-9AM, 4224 North Front Street
We are looking for some folks to help us greet the students at the Philadelphia Alternative Education Center in North Philly. Our objective is to lift the spirits and determination of students who have been particularly challenged by their life situations and let them know that their efforts are appreciated.
The event is pretty straightforward - we'll celebrate our student's arrival at school. We would like to put a smile on the face of every young person who walks through the door with signs, cheering, handshakes, or hugs. This will be the perfect surprise to brighten their day.
If you would like to take part in this uplifting event or would like to know more about it, please click the link below to email Karla Brooks.
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A4JP Open Meeting to Talk About the City Budget
Tuesday, October 1st, 6PM-7PM, Virtual
You likely know the Alliance for a Just Philadelphia (A4JP) for their City Council Candidates Forum held every four years during the primary season. However, they also work on the City's budget and they will be holding an open meeting on the evening of October 1st to discuss the details of the budget and how we can get what we need for our city. Philly Neighborhood Networks is a proud and active member of the Alliance.
This will be a highly informative event about a budget process that affects all of us who live in this city. If you would like to attend, please use the link below to join the meeting.
Zoom Link
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"Raise Your Pay" Jobs & Resource Fair
Thursday, October 3, 4PM-6PM, 5847 Germantown Avenue
Senator Haywood is hosting a hiring and resource fair on October 3rd at the PA Career Link Northwest, located at 5847 Germantown Avenue. Come out to learn about new job opportunities and to get resources for your home. Open to all.
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Tacony Creek Park Latin Music Fiesta
Saturday, October 5, 1PM-5PM, East Olney & East Clarkson Ave
Join PNN and neighbors to enjoy this annual festival. There will be live music and a DJ, pumpkin patch and painting, a hayride, arts and crafts, cider and donuts, nature games, plant giveaways, bike rides, face painting and more!
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Wingohocking Neighbor's Day
Saturday, October 12, 9AM-3PM, 1500-1700 W. Wingohocking St.
Join PNN, CM Kendra Brooks and neighbors for a day of fun and community! The day will start with a block cleaning from 9AM-12PM, followed by a Community Day that features city services, food giveaways, mental health resources, a play street for the kids and more.
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This Week in History
Sep 28, 1864 – International Workingman's Association. In response to harsh working conditions and poor wages, Karl Marx, Fredrich Engels and others founded the IWA.
Sep 30, 1962 – National Farm Workers Association. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta helped found the NFWA in response to deplorable working conditions and low pay.
Oct 2, 1967 – Marshall Sworn In. On this day, Thurgood Marshall became the first black Supreme Court Justice. As Chief Counsel for the NAACP, Marshall was the architect and executor of the legal strategy that ended the era of official racial segregation.
Oct 3, 1946 – Strike at the Coal Mines. At the end of WWII, 400,000 United Mine Workers went on strike. President Truman seized the mines from the owners and met the workers demands.
Thanks for your activism!
Tim Brown, Organizing Director
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