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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Hurricane Sandy - Outreach
How You Can Help in Response to Hurricane Sandy
A post Hurricane Sandy look at the Philadelphia skyline and the Schuylkill River from the South Street Bridge. (Photo via Uwishunu on Instagram)
Hurricane Sandy has ripped through the Philadelphia region and now locals are reeling from the storm, assessing the damage and beginning to pick up the pieces. If you are considering pitching in and helping out others, check out this list of resources below on ways you can help.Check on your neighbors: Knock on doors and make sure your neighbors are safe and with power. The Red Cross has a Shelter Finder web app listing available shelters in the region.
Sign up as an American Red Cross Spontaneous Volunteer: If you live in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Contact Leslie R. Fletcher, Director of Volunteer Administration at the Red Cross of SEPA, at leslie.fletcher@redcross.org or (215) 405-8558 or (267) 246-4521.
You need to fill out this application but do not let paperwork stand in your way. Volunteers may get involved for 7 days before completing the background check.
If you live in New Jersey: Contact the governor’s office of volunteerism by calling the state’s emergency volunteer response hotline at 1-800-JERSEY7.
Donate blood: The Red Cross had to cancel about 300 scheduled blood drives due to the storm. Sign up to donate blood to make up for the shortage here.
Check on the homeless: If you see someone in need of shelter, call Project H.O.M.E.‘s Outreach Coordinator at 215-232-1984.Foster an animal: Organizations like PAWS, Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, and Street Tails Animal Rescue all have animals that are looking for temporary homes in the wake of the storm.
Donate: It’s not guaranteed that your donation will go to a Hurricane Sandy victim but, if you would like to make a financial contribution, consider these organizations: Philabundance, Feeding America, The Salvation Army, Red Cross of SEPA.
Stay informed and stay safe: Follow the local news and media outlets for updates. We’ve complied a list of local Twitter accounts that are on top of the latest news and ways to help out. Heed all warnings and take safety precautions as you head outdoors.
Add yours below: What did we miss? Add it in the comments below or email us at community@generocity.org and we’ll continue to update this post with ways people in the Philadelphia region can help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
College Awareness Week
During the week of November 5th, the Graduation Coach Campaign Team will be offering workshops for students and adults on college going topics. Please see the attachment for a full list of our programs including a workshop just for adults who want to get their degree and a workshop on how to get scholarships.
Jobs - Greyhound Bus - 600 Open Positions
Subject: Greyhound Bus Company Needs to Hire 600 Bus Drivers
Date: October 15, 2012 8:00:37 PM EDT
Jobs with Greyhound - in case you know someone interested in the below Job Openings.
Another Job Opening - all over the U.S.A. Bless someone with the information.
Greyhound Bus Company needs to hire 600 bus drivers. No previous driving
experience nor CDL license is needed. They will train those hired. Applicants need to be over 25 years old and be able to pass drug screening test. There are some positions for those 22-24 years old. Starting salary is $25.00 per hour.
Interested parties should contact John Hall for further information at
773/925-1572 or 773/972-8196 or click on the following link
http://www.greyhound.com/en/
Date: October 15, 2012 8:00:37 PM EDT
Jobs with Greyhound - in case you know someone interested in the below Job Openings.
Another Job Opening - all over the U.S.A. Bless someone with the information.
Greyhound Bus Company needs to hire 600 bus drivers. No previous driving
experience nor CDL license is needed. They will train those hired. Applicants need to be over 25 years old and be able to pass drug screening test. There are some positions for those 22-24 years old. Starting salary is $25.00 per hour.
Interested parties should contact John Hall for further information at
773/925-1572 or 773/972-8196 or click on the following link
http://www.greyhound.com/en/
Parent/Teen Focus Group - Compensation for your time
MEE Productions is recruiting parents of teenagers (13 to 18 years old) to participate in two (2) focus groups.
MEE is developing a Parent/Teen Communications DVD. The objective of the Parent/Teen Communications DVD is to improve Parent-Adolescent communication. We will be reading the script and getting parent feedback as we do.
All focus group participants will receive $60 CASH as compensation for their time. Refreshments will be provided.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, you must contact Christina Upsher at 215-796-9141 in order to be screened. Thank you.
FOCUS GROUP 1
Date
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Who
African American Parents of Teenagers (must currently have a 13 to 18 year old
teenager living with you)
Time
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location
The Ark of Philadelphia
5225 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
FOCUS GROUP 2
Date
Friday, November 16, 2012
Who
African American Parents of Teenagers (must currently have a 13 to 18 year old
teenager living with you)
Time
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location
MEE Productions Inc.
5070 Parkside Ave, Suite 3500D
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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