Forwarded from Philly RUST
Could have just went to lowes instead guys. You're really bad at this budgeting thing.
Instead of the city evicting the camp, the city could use overtime funds for officers to install grills in parks across the city.
https://www.theparkcatalog.com/grills
https://www.theparkcatalog.com/grills
The Park Catalog
Park Grills | Commercial Charcoal Grills | Campground Grills
Commercial charcoal grills and park grills like those found at parks and apartment complexes Shop from our many commercial, municipal, and park grills for outdoor recreational areas. Permanent grills surface and in-ground.
An update to food distribution sites has been posted by Philly OEM
Support Housing Encampments
Yesterday, those staying at the housing encampments survived the city's third attempt at an eviction. They have now passed the final deadline for dispersion and suspect that the city will send in police at any time to try to take down the camps. The organizers are calling for support. Here are a few ways to help:
Show up. They need to keep a strong presence at the camps to discourage the city from entering. There are two camps. Camp JTD located at 22nd & Ben Franklin Blvd. Camp Teddy located at Ridge Ave. & Jefferson St.
Call, email and tweet Mayor Kenney and Acting Managing Director Tumar Alexander and demand they #StopTheSweeps. Mayor Kenney - james.kenney@phila.gov, 215-686-2181, @phillymayor. Tumar Alexander - tumar.alexander@phila.gov, 215-686-3480.
Bring Supplies. This includes food, tents, bedding, medical supplies, hygiene needs, and art supplies. Check the camp's social medias for their current supply requests.
Donate. You can venmo Camp JTD @domimc.
Stay up to date on what's going on and how to help by following Camp JTD and Camp Teddy on social media. Instagram: @campjtd. Twitter: @PhlHousing and @CampJTD. Additional information on their website.
Yesterday, those staying at the housing encampments survived the city's third attempt at an eviction. They have now passed the final deadline for dispersion and suspect that the city will send in police at any time to try to take down the camps. The organizers are calling for support. Here are a few ways to help:
Show up. They need to keep a strong presence at the camps to discourage the city from entering. There are two camps. Camp JTD located at 22nd & Ben Franklin Blvd. Camp Teddy located at Ridge Ave. & Jefferson St.
Call, email and tweet Mayor Kenney and Acting Managing Director Tumar Alexander and demand they #StopTheSweeps. Mayor Kenney - james.kenney@phila.gov, 215-686-2181, @phillymayor. Tumar Alexander - tumar.alexander@phila.gov, 215-686-3480.
Bring Supplies. This includes food, tents, bedding, medical supplies, hygiene needs, and art supplies. Check the camp's social medias for their current supply requests.
Donate. You can venmo Camp JTD @domimc.
Stay up to date on what's going on and how to help by following Camp JTD and Camp Teddy on social media. Instagram: @campjtd. Twitter: @PhlHousing and @CampJTD. Additional information on their website.
#FreeOurYouth Town Hall
Six months into the COVID-19 crisis, there are still over 100 young people held in detention in Philadelphia, at youth detention centers or in adult jails. This Wednesday at 6pm, join youth organizers for a virtual town hall, where they will speak about the urgent need to bring young people home during this pandemic and beyond. Hear from currently and formerly incarcerated young people, their families, and communities members, and stand with them as they call on the city to #FreeOurYouth. Register here.
(From Philly We Rise, follow them on all things)
Six months into the COVID-19 crisis, there are still over 100 young people held in detention in Philadelphia, at youth detention centers or in adult jails. This Wednesday at 6pm, join youth organizers for a virtual town hall, where they will speak about the urgent need to bring young people home during this pandemic and beyond. Hear from currently and formerly incarcerated young people, their families, and communities members, and stand with them as they call on the city to #FreeOurYouth. Register here.
(From Philly We Rise, follow them on all things)
#Philly We Rise
Philly We Rise - How to take action in 2017
Updates on actions, trainings, and volunteer opportunities responding to the Trump agenda in the city of brotherly love.
Upcoming Events
Sept 12, 1-4 PM Let's Stay Together: Community Rally for Racial Justice Malcolm X Park, 51st & Pine Streets, Philadelphia
Sept 15, 7-10 PM Protest Trump's Philly Townhall Philadelphia
Sept 16, 10-11:30 AM Kensington Mutual Aid Fair Norris Square, 2100 N. Howard Street, Philadelphia
Sept 16, 6-7:30 PM #FreeOurYouth Virtual Town Hall Online
Sept 17, 12-1 PM Put Vacant Land in Community Hands Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia
Sept 19, 2-3 PM Down with Berks Detention Center! Vigil 1040 Berks Rd, Leesport
Oct 1, 4-5:30 PM Philadelphia Medicaid March 400 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Oct 13, 7 PM 2020 Tribute to Change: Liberation in our Lifetime Online
Sept 12 - Oct 14 Philly Voting Champion Trainings Online
Oct 15, 9 AM Save Our Children Speakout City Hall, 1401 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia
Oct 15, 5:30-6:30 PM Art of Activism: Activism is a Choir, Not a Solo Online
Sept 12, 1-4 PM Let's Stay Together: Community Rally for Racial Justice Malcolm X Park, 51st & Pine Streets, Philadelphia
Sept 15, 7-10 PM Protest Trump's Philly Townhall Philadelphia
Sept 16, 10-11:30 AM Kensington Mutual Aid Fair Norris Square, 2100 N. Howard Street, Philadelphia
Sept 16, 6-7:30 PM #FreeOurYouth Virtual Town Hall Online
Sept 17, 12-1 PM Put Vacant Land in Community Hands Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia
Sept 19, 2-3 PM Down with Berks Detention Center! Vigil 1040 Berks Rd, Leesport
Oct 1, 4-5:30 PM Philadelphia Medicaid March 400 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Oct 13, 7 PM 2020 Tribute to Change: Liberation in our Lifetime Online
Sept 12 - Oct 14 Philly Voting Champion Trainings Online
Oct 15, 9 AM Save Our Children Speakout City Hall, 1401 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia
Oct 15, 5:30-6:30 PM Art of Activism: Activism is a Choir, Not a Solo Online