October 2022

Community Connectors Host Voter Registration Drive at MLK Pavilion

Time is ticking for Philadelphia residents to get registered to vote in the General Election happening on November 8, 2022. PEC’s CDC is doing its part to get everyone registered by the last day which is Monday, October 24. Anyone who has not registered is encouraged to join the CDC Community Connectors at the MLK Pavilion at 40th Lancaster Avenue from 12pm – 3pm. Voter registration forms will be available in both English and Spanish.

Those who stop by will also be serenaded from 1pm – 3pm by the one-man band, Kenny Sykes, a Philadelphia favorite. Guests can also come pick up a pink ribbon and talk to the Lazarex Cancer Foundation’s Community Impact Program Representatives. Don’t miss out – GO OUT AND VOTE! 

Rashida Watson and the Tiberino family

Photo courtesy of Aaron Stallworth Photography 

TIBERINO Family Legacy: West Philly History Celebrated at Ultra Silk Gallery

Ellen Tiberino is the namesake of the matriarch of the Tiberino family. She was also one of the exhibitors of Ultra Silk Gallery's Art Exhibit titled "TIBERINO: The Legacy Continues", celebrating her family’s art legacy in Philadelphia. The Tiberino family has a long history particularly in West Philadelphia, known for celebrating culture, politics and activism. Rashida Watson, owner of Ultra Silk Gallery opened in March 2022 and sought to revitalize Second Fridays Events on Lancaster Avenue featuring new artists every month. Ms. Watson looked forward to featuring the Tiberino family and recalled key moments meeting the parents, Joseph and Ellen Powell Tiberino. The Tiberino’s history is well known in Philadelphia and around the world. The art is exhibited by their children, Raphael, Ellen, Gabriel and Latif. Ms. Watson and her daughter, Kenya hosted both the Opening & Closing Reception at her gallery located at 3808 Lancaster Avenue. 

Breast Cancer Community Health and Wellness Chat 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professionals’ Lazarex Cancer Wellness Hub presented the “Health and Wellness Chat.” This month they featured a Breast Cancer Chat & Filmmaker interview with Dr. Nia Bailey, the Creator, Writer, and Director of "A Letter to My Sisters: A Breast Cancer Documentary for Young Women.”  She showed clips from her film and shared prevention strategies. Regarding her film, Dr. Bailey says, "I have been seeing this trend of young women coming in and being diagnosed with breast cancer.” She recalled, "I said, 'Something has to give. Something has to happen.' I wanted to get the information out there regarding breast cancer and young women because we think we're so young, it won't touch us. Unfortunately, it does touch us." 

Lancaster Ave Business Enters Philly Burger Brawl 2022 

Philly Burger Brawl is the oldest burger competition in the city and the only one focused on supporting math and reading literacy in our public schools.   Held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, this will be a special year highlighting the resilience and creativity restauranters displayed as they navigated through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Hosted this year at Xfinity LIVE!, Philly Burger Brawl pulls an audience of 5,000+ participants including eating attendees, culinary bloggers, celebrity judges, and the region’s leading companies who serve as generous sponsors. Estimated participation is around 60 brawling restaurants and 5,000 attendees.

This year, corridor restaurant, Supreme Oasis has been sponsored to enter the brawl by WEXFORD SCIENCE CENTER. Wexford sponsored the application and will be purchasing the food items in order for Supreme Oasis to be able to prepare 350 burgers at Burger Brawl this year. This is a charity event where all the proceeds go to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and their new programming with NERD STREET GAMING. PEC CDC wishes good luck Shon and Supreme Oasis!  

The Lab is Back!

The Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology KEYSPOT public computer lab will reopen to the public for general use and to provide one-on-one assistance and support, 10am-3pm, Monday - Wednesdays. Virtual and in-person classes will be available for adult learners. 

PEC's knowledgeable and patient instructors will help you master the computer skills that you need to: 

• Help children with online learning and traditional homework. 
• Connect and socialize with friends and family virtually. 
• Secure a job. 
• Advance your career. 
• Make a budget and track financial transactions. 
• Create engaging marketing materials like flyers and social media graphics. 
• And so much more! 



Register at Linktr.ee/cditpec or call 267-777-5860 with questions. 

Bridges to Wealth 

Bridges to Wealth meetings are on the second Monday of each month starting at 5:00pm on zoom.  Bridges to Wealth aims to close the wealth gap community by community. Contact Kevin Brown at 267-777-5820 or kevinb@pec-cares.org. 

Next meeting Monday, November 14.

Time: 5PM-6PM 

Meeting ID: 861 4971 1616 

Passcode: 101595 

One tap mobile: +16469313860 

Men's Coffee Talk 

The October Men’s Coffee talk featured the "Triggered" Film Screening - that was viewed and discussed with Gabe Bryant, DBHIDS.

https://youtu.be/xBzlOq_UwCU 

https://dbhids.org/event/trigger-film-premiere/ 

Toby Fraser, LSH facilitated the IPV Bystander Intervention Training in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He provided insights on how to safely intervene and employ de-escalation strategies with couples involved in Domestic disturbances. Young men from YouthBuild Charter also joined the Coffee Talk dialogue at Stomping Grounds Social Justice Café https://sgcafe.shop 

Please save the date of Tuesday, November 15th (11AM-12PM) which will also mark the 7th anniversary of Men’s Coffee Talk. Contact Kevin Brown at 267-777-5820 or kevinb@pec-cares.org for more information. 

Neighborhood Advisory Sub-Committee Resources

Sponsored in part by the City of Phila, Division of Housing and Community Development

NAC General Meeting

​The NAC general meeting happens on the second Monday of each month at 6:00pm and is your space to learn about resources, discuss neighborhood issues, and create community solutions. Contact Kevin at 267-777-5820 or kevinb@pec-cares.org for the meeting link.

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Appointments for Assistance with Resources

Available Monday-Friday, ​between 9am and 5:30pm

Call 267-777-5477 to make an appointment with the NAC Manager for:

• Rent and property tax rebates
• Referrals for disability and unemployment
• Property tax relief
• 311 services and help
• Connecting to help with pay utility bills
• Free credit repair and debt negotiation
• Internet and computer access
• Reporting litter, unsafe, or vacant lots/buildings
• Referrals for food stamps and cash assistance
• Employment programs
• Food relief 

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•  2 M + safe nights for 20,000 parents, youth and children housed at PEC, while they built skills essential to thrive.
• $1.5 M in financial assistance that helped families secure or keep a home. 
• 3 M+ healthy meals for families, youth, and children.
• 235,000 hours of teaching computer skills for new learners. 
• 40,000 books for children to build their own libraries at home.

Contact Trish Downey for questions at tdowney@pec-cares.org.