Note from SKCP NAC Coordinator Rasheed Davis

After three years with SKCP, NAC Coordinator Rasheed Davis, is moving on to new challenges. We truly appreciate all they have done through a difficult to navigate time. We wish them the very best and are excited to see what they do next.
A farewell note from Rasheed:

Greetings!

It has been a pleasure working alongside so many great people in this service area for the last few years. I have learned so much from this position and these people that I will take with me into my new journey. Thank you all for inviting me in and allowing me to work hand-in-hand with you. I will never forget this experience.

Your NAC Coordinator (always in spirit),
Rasheed Davis

Turkeys & Stuffing, Greens, Beans, Corn, Mac & Cheese,Pies & Chocolates and more!!!

The AACDC and SKCP are grateful for the support of everyone that contributed to the success and bounty of Saturday's Turkey Giveaway

THANK YOU to all who donated via GoFundMe - special mention to Ellie Kriedie for setting it up! THANK YOU to Penn Treaty Special Services District (PTSSD), the office of Senator Nikil Saval, and to Cousins Supermarket for their generosity. THANK YOU to the volunteers who helped distribute/deliver and, of course, to all those who are preparing meals to share with family and friends.

Help Gift Thanksgiving Turkeys to our Neighbors

Though food scarcity may have lessened in the past year, many of our neighbors are still struggling to put food on the table. With Thanksgiving approaching (and high prices for turkeys approaching with it), we want to lessen the burden. Last year, we asked for your help in raising money to gift Thanksgiving turkeys to 250 families in our community and this year, we are asking you to do the same.

Click here for your donation

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving,
Arab American Development Corps & South Kensington Community Partners

Mark your calendar: Green City, Clean Waters celebration!

2021 marks a decade in the Community!

Philadelphia is celebrating a major
milestone in its ongoing mission
to reduce water pollution.

RSVP and Learn More here.

SKCP is proud to be the newest community partner in PWD's Soak It Up Adoption program. Visit the SKCP table to get more information on SIUA, sign up for storm drain marking, get trees on your block, meet our Clean and Green team and hear how we are working every week to keep eastern North Philadelphia neighborhoods cleaner and greener. Plus info and updates from the NAC!

PHLcityID event @ SKCP (Copy)

Ages/Prices: 13-17 ($5), 18-64 ($10), 65+ (FREE).
Locastion: Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (1400 American Street, Unit 103).
Contact: Rasheed Davis @ 267-818-9505

Visit phila.gov/PHLcityID for more information

Applicant Document Guide & Document Calculator

Philly City ID Application form Schedule your appointment

PHLcityID event @ SKCP

Visit phila.gov/PHLcityID for more information

Applicant Document Guide & Document Calculator

Philly City ID Application form Schedule your appointment

FREE Boxes of Food every Saturday

1501 Germantown Avenue
(Parking Lot of Al Aqsa Islamic Academy)
Starting at 4 pm

No ID or proof of income is needed. Distribution is "first come first serve" so it is best to arrive as close to 4 pm as possible. One allotment per family but you can pick up for an elder or neighbor. Offerings vary by week but can include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, bread, chicken, and eggs. Masks are required and we ask that you maintain social distancing to protect yourself, our neighbors and volunteers.

We are able to do some local deliveries (19122/23): Please leave a message at 215-427-3463.

THANK YOU to the City of Philadelphia and the Share Food Program and our partners The Arab American CDC. Much appreciation to neighborhood businesses Al Amana Grocery, Lost Bread, and Punch Buggy for their generous donations of time, space and product.

Fund Thanksgiving Turkeys for Neighbors in Need

Thanks to the generous spirit of the community, the AACDC and SKCP were able to exceed our fundraising goal of last week!

This means we will be able to provide turkeys as a part of the weekly food distribution to families who are struggling through these times.

Thank you to each of you who donated. Continued appreciation to the Share Food Program and to Lost Bread Co. And thanks to Ellie for organizing the GoFundMe effort!

Fund Thanksgiving Turkeys for Neighbors in Need.

Over the past few months, the Arab-American Development Corps (AACDC) and the South Kensington Community Partners, (SKCP) have been distributing free food parcels to families in need at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Philadelphia. Every Saturday we serve healthy food for 250 families in our community and due to the hardships caused by COVID-19, we will be continuing to provide food assistance to these families over the months ahead.
As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to ensure every family has a special Thanksgiving meal. We want to provide a Thanksgiving turkey to every family but our funding is tight and we do not have the additional resources to provide the turkeys.

We need YOUR help! How you can help, clickhere.

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION

If you would like to volunteer to help distribute or deliver food on an upcoming Saturday, please email info@southkensingtoncommunity.org

SKCP NAC office hours

Call for SKCP Board Members

+ The SKCP board is looking to grow!
+ Are you interested in getting more involved in the neighborhood?
+ Have ideas for how SKCP can better meet the current and long-term needs of our community?


Fill out our Board Interest Form.

Submitting the form does not commit you to anything, it just lets us know who is interested in learning more. We have a particular need for financial, accounting, or business management skills, but welcome a broad range of experiences and expertise. Neighbors of all backgrounds are encouraged to reach out.

FREE FOOD PICKUP @ Al Aqsa parking lot

If you would like to volunteer to help distribute or deliver food
on an upcoming Saturday, please email info@southkensingtoncommunity.org

SKCP staff connects you to resources

SKCP staff are specially trained to connect folks with resources related to housing, health insurance, utilities, food assistance, and other increasingly critical support, and will continue to be responsive to:

• email info@southkensingtoncommunity.org

• phone calls (215-427-3463), please be sure to leave a detailed message with your name and phone number, so we can provide you with as much service as possible in these trying times.

WEEKLY FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION!!

Help Us Spread the Word!!

Beginning next Saturday, June 6th, SKCP, Arab American CDC and NLNA will partner with Share to begin weekly distribution of free food including fresh produce.

No identification or proof of income needed.

Pick up site will be Al Aqsa Islamic Society
at 1500 Germantown Av.

Time and further details available soon.

Please check in with your neighbors and help us spread the word.

SKCP staff connects you to resources

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the office is closed to public visits until further notice, SKCP staff will be working remotely.

SKCP staff are specially trained to connect folks with resources related to housing, health insurance, utilities, food assistance, and other increasingly critical support, and will continue to be responsive to:

• email info@southkensingtoncommunity.org

• phone calls (215-427-3463), please be sure to leave a detailed message with your name and phone number, so we can provide you with as much service as possible in these trying times.

SIGN UP FOR THE NEIGHBOR SUPPORT TEAM

SKCP COVID 19: MORE WAYS TO HELP

NEED A HAND, NEIGHBOR?

Download the flyer
in English or Spanish

Please put on your
front window or door.

SKCP Virtual Community Meeting

The SKCP NACC, Rasheed Davis, has organized our first-ever virtual community meeting in light of social distancing.

This short meeting will focus on Census related information. Click here for details.

A message from South Kensington Community Partners

UPDATE ON COVID-19
South Kensington Community Partners is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation in our region. The safety and wellbeing of our neighbors and staff is of the upmost importance to our organization.

Operational Updates:

• Until further notice, the SKCP office will remain open to the public. We ask that any visitors refrain from shaking hands, hugging, or any other physical contact with SKCP staff. Additionally, we request that visitors practice good hygiene by regularly and thoroughly washing their hands and coughing or sneezing into their elbows.

• We ask that any community members in need of assistance who are experiencing cold or flu symptoms remain at home and call (215-427-3463) or email (info@southkensingtoncommunity.org) the office instead. If necessary, video conferencing arrangements can be made.

• As of today, the Census Action Day scheduled for March 21th, the Census Informational Meeting for March 23 and the Community Zoning Meeting Scheduled for March 25 will proceed as planned. Attendance at both events is anticipated to be below the 250 person threshold at which the City of Philadelphia has recommended cancellation. If you will require remote attendance accommodations due to illness or health vulnerability, please call or email the SKCP office as soon as possible.

• Any members of the public seeking to use SKCP's on-site computer will be asked to thoroughly wash their hand before and after use.

Seeking Medical Assistance:

• If you have cold or flu symptoms and are in need of medical assistance, call ahead to your medical care provider. They will provide guidance on how best to avoid potentially spreading the virus in crowded waiting rooms.

• If you are severely ill and need medical attention right away, call 911.

• A list of urgent care and health centers is available here. Again, please call ahead if you are experiencing symptoms.

• If you work in the City of Philadelphia, you are entitled to take sick leave. Many residents are entitled to paid sick leave. For more information, see this article.

Resources:

• What to Expect from COVID-19

• What you can do

• Updates on the City of Philadelphia's response

• Planning guidance for businesses and nonprofit organizations

• All City of Philadelphia COVID-19 resources

Additional Information:

• Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60.

• Coronavirus Scam Alert: Watch Out For These Risky COVID-19 Websites And Emails

• To get coronavirus coverage in your inbox every evening, sign up for The Philadelphia Inquirer Coronavirus Updates newsletter here.