Our Dreams, Our Future Community Responses

WHAT EAST PARKSIDE RESIDENTS HAVE TO SAY

Triple Bottom Line

Community-Driven Community Development

ATTENDEES including East Parkside residents & experts from across Philadelphia that participated in the dinner.

ORGANIZATIONS, places of worship, and initiatives tabled to share resources, programs, and opportunities for East Parkside residents to take advantage of.

TOPICS with 4 questions each that were responded to by attendees.

RESOURCES generated to address any of the 16 topics.

PROJECTS collaboratively developed between people who had not worked together previously.

IDEAS to inform community development projects & initiatives in East Parkside

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count rie s re ac he d a conse ns us

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about the ne e d to re duc e

dol la rs per yea r over the ne xt 15

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wi ll undoubt e dl y bri ng the i r own

Direc tors Direct ors to propose a 25%

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opportuniti e s . We are movi ng

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for wa rd f rom a soli d str at e g ic

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PLANNING A PROJECT What is the problem(s) you are seeking to address?

Topic area or Goal of project:

What type of impact would you like to achieve? (To what end?)

Who is the target audience?

What’s your plan for implementation?

What types of activities will you do?

What do you need to make it happen? (People, place, materials, etc.)

What resources do you have to make it happen? Who can support this effort? (People, financial, materials, etc..)

What's your budget?

Resources in the Neighborhood Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation We work to preserve, promote and revitalize East Parkside through partnerships with businesses, institutions and programs that engage residents, increase opportunity, and grow a diverse, thriving community.

Board Meetings every 3rd Saturday of the month at Letitia House | 3479 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | 267.225.8356 | www.centennialparkside.org

East Parkside Residents Association learn about important news that impacts the neighborhood.

Community Meetings Every 2nd Monday of the Month | Christ Community Baptist Church | 1224 N 41st St #30, Philadelphia, PA 19104

A Poet Art Gallery Established in 2010 by 3 Young Women. All with a passion for art. With many doors closed to young artist we saw a need for  a space. Where Artist and lovers from all walks of life can Express, Create or simply be inspired through Artistry. Our space is a safe haven, A Diamond in the rough some may say, With a passion for our community.

To the under dog, the up and coming, The established, and to the ones who simply wants to experience the Creativity, Love & Passion of Art. We are here for YOU. https://www.apoetartgallery.com | 4032 W Girard Avenue. Philadelphia P.A 19139

United Community Clinic (UCC):

We work to preserve, promote and revitalize East Parkside through partnerships with businesses, institutions and programs that engage residents, increase opportunity, and grow a diverse, thriving community.

Every Monday (except for national holidays) from 6-9 PM First African Presbyterian Church | 4159 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | https://www.unitedcommunityclinic.com/

Masjid Sallam Hot food program Every 3rd + 4th Saturday of the month 11am-1pm 1214 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Revival Center Food program 3940 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Clayborn and Lewis Recreation Center 1101 N 38th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

West Philadelphia Senior Community Center is hub for adults age 50 and better that offers lively activities for body, mind and spirit through classes, clubs, educational programs, health and wellness services, nutritious meals, transportation assistance, and more! For more information, email Rose Richardson at roser@lcfsinpa.org or call 215-386-0379. |1016 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104