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Dornsife Center Online
January 2021
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Join the Dornsife Center's virtual office on Zoom where you can talk with a Dornsife Center representative live from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call in with your phone or connect on the internet with your computer to ask questions, find out more about our online programs, or get information about resources available in the community.
Join the Dornsife Center Zoom Room
https://drexel.zoom.us/j/475921923
By phone + 1 646.518.9805
Meeting ID: 475921923 #
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BEACHELL FAMILY LEARNING CENTER (BFLC)
Career Services with Drexel HR: Looking for a job? Need a resume review? Schedule your career services appointment with Drexel professional staff here and we can help you through a virtual appointment on Microsoft Teams or over the phone. For questions, contact the Beachell Family Learning Center by email at BFLCDornsifeCenter@drexel.edu.
Career Workshops: Employer information sessions about hiring opportunities. Stay tuned for upcoming information sessions. If you would like to be added to the email listserv, please contact BFLCDornsifeCenter@drexel.edu.
Follow BFLC on social media for resources and updates at Instagram: @bflcdornsifecenter, Facebook: Beachell Family Learning Center at Drexel University, and Twitter: @BeachellCenter.
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HELMS ACADEMY
You can still work toward your high school diploma remotely! Goodwill Industries provides a zero-cost community-based educational opportunity for adults over 18 to attain their high school equivalency credentials. Meeting students where they are, dedicated staff members provide the extensive support services needed to help participants complete the program and create their own strategy for personal success.
- Interested in preparing for the GED or HiSET test? Helms Academy is enrolling new students now! Fill out the interest form and a staff member will contact you to get started. At this time, you must have a computer and internet access at home to participate.
- Want to practice some key skills for GED or HiSET tests? Check out the Helms Academy's YouTube virtual workshops! New workshops posted weekly.
- All are welcome to join them every Tuesday at 12:00 noon for Zoom Writing and Reading Club and every Thursday at 12:00 noon for Zoom Math Roundtable! You'll be able to participate in this live event, just like the workshops in the lab. Email aballard@goodwillnj.org to get the password to enter.
For more information, call or text 484.531.4835 or email aballard@goodwillnj.org.
You can also visit their website and follow them on Instagram and on Facebook.
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URBAN LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA – HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES
The Urban League of Philadelphia continues offering financial assistance to first time homebuyers purchasing homes in West Philadelphia. If you are in the homebuying process or new to homebuying? Please call 215.985.3220 ext. 201 or email housing@urbanleaguephila.org to attend the next online housing workshop and schedule an individual counseling appointment over the phone.
The series of First Time Homebuyer webinars will continue with four sessions scheduled for this month:
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BUSINESS IDEA GROUP (BIG)
The Business Idea Group (BIG) is an ongoing meeting group for entrepreneurs to collaborate monthly to share ideas and take advantage of resources to assist in building your business idea. Discussions and Subject Matter Experts on topics that include Business Finance, Social Media Marketing, and more topics are scheduled. For those who want to participate in the B Smart program, this is a great way to get a head start by having your business model thought out and ready to develop your plan. To get connected to this monthly convening for local business owners, please contact bflcdornsifecenter@drexel.edu.
B SMART PITCH AND PRESENT PROGRAM 2021
This year's Pitch and Present event will be done virtually with our partner Venture Café on January 14, 2021, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 4-4:30 PM - Panel discussion with our partners and judges
- 4:30-5:30 PM - Pitch & Present Competition
- 5:30-5:45 PM - Past competitors talk
- 5:45-6:00 PM - Winners Announced
Select participants from our successful 10-week workshop program, B Smart will pitch their businesses for feedback and the chance of receiving an on-the-spot loan commitment of $10,000.000 from the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution and other funders.
For more information about the event and how you can participate in future B Smart cohorts, contact us at 215.571.4056 or ktw43@drexel.edu.
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS HUB
Wishing all good health and happiness in the New Year ahead!
The Community Wellness HUB is a place-based, community-driven, health promotion partnership between Drexel University and the residents of Mantua and Powelton Village. The HUB seeks to HEAL the community through preventative care, UNITE the community around better health, and BRIDGE the community to health services and health education programming, while tackling the social determinants that underlie their health disparities.
During this COVID pandemic we are still deeply committed to the safety and health of our Community Wellness HUB members and the Promise Zone community. In these difficult times of social distancing due to COVID-19, our on-site health and wellness services at the Community Wellness HUB continue to be temporarily suspended. However, we have established online programming to continue to provide services and would love for you to JOIN US!
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INTERACTIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS CHAT
The Community Wellness HUB continues to present the "Health and Wellness Chat." A virtual program where healthcare professionals lead conversations on how to stay well and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Join us for our monthly Health and Wellness Chats
Thursday January 7th and January 21st – 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Room Chat
https://drexel.zoom.us/j/980129155
OR
Dial by telephone - + 1 267 831 0333 US
Meeting ID: 980 129 155
Let’s continue to learn, talk and stay connected in 2021!
If you have a topic you are interested in hearing about please email the Community Wellness HUB at wellnesshub@drexel.edu.
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NUTRITION & COOKING WITH DREXEL'S EAT RIGHT PHILLY
Click Here for Recipe Video Click Here for Recipe Card
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Keeping Active in the Winter
Did you know that 60 minutes of active movement for youth every day and two and half hours each week for adults can increase bone strength, improve heart health, and encourage better sleep? Don’t let the winter weather keep you from good health, get going with these indoor movement tips:
- Every Active Minute Counts - Don't think “exercise”; any type of movement that gets your heart pumping and your cheeks pink counts. Get creative- dance, march, climb stairs, hop during commercials, they all count!
- Break It Up - Break up the time into 2-, 10-, 20-, or 30-minutes chunks, spread out during the day. Set an alarm to take a 10-minute active break every hour.
- Stretch It Out - Stretching and yoga are important to prevent injury, build muscle strength, and increase coordination all while promoting relaxation
- Try Something New - There are lots of free online videos and resources for at home fitness and movement classes. Keep trying until you find something you like!
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For more physical activity ideas and free resources:
Fitness Breaks from Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Move Your Way
Go4Life Workout Videos
YMCA Free Online Videos |
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COVID-19 AND YOU
It’s difficult to know what exactly to do to protect you and your family during a pandemic. Here are some recommendations from the CDC on how to stay precautious, be safe, and cope with your stress. Please press Ctrl+ right click to follow the links to get more information.
What YOU can do?
Follow steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
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DORNSIFE CENTER COMMUNITY GARDEN
Another Big Year for the Dornsife Center Garden: 2020 Yields & Impacts
After the announcement that the Dornsife Center would be closed to the public for COVID-19 safety protocol, Trellis For Tomorrow and the Dornsife Center refined their agreement to proceed with the garden under the sole care of Trellis. The garden did surprisingly well through the circumstances of COVID-19. A number of important connections were made for the future of the garden, including with student groups, community members, and local food justice activists. Efforts will be refined looking towards 2021.
2020 Yields & Impacts
| Pounds harvested – 2020: |
1,180 |
| Pounds donated – 2020: |
1,180 |
| Donation rate: |
100% |
| Estimated meal impact: |
4,720 |
| Pounds harvested to date: |
9,884 |
| Pounds donated to date: |
8,923 |
| Meal Impact to date: |
39,537 |
With 100% of the produce grown at Dornsife being donated to neighbors, 2020 was an impactful year for the garden and the dedicated staff and residents who tend it. We estimate that the donated produce from Dornsife had a positive impact on more than 4,700 meals for children and their families in the surrounding neighborhoods. In 2021, Trellis will continue to work closely with the Dornsife Center and community partners to make connections with people who struggle with food access and to refine efforts to help the Dornsife Center Garden and neighbors of the garden flourish.
If you are interested in getting involved with the Dornsife Center Garden, email dornsifecenter@drexel.edu
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DANCE AT THE DORNSIFE CENTER ONLINE
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Join Us From Your Home This Winter!
All Classes Are Hosted Via Zoom
Winter classes will run from January 11 to March 6, 2021.
For more information contact Ama Gora at ag3866@drexel.edu.
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
AGES 7-9
Ballet
Mondays, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hip Hop
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AGES 10-12
Ballet
Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hip Hop
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
SENIOR ADULTS
Senior Fitness & Mindfulness
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
ALL AGES
West African
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES 4-6
Creative Movement
Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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ANDY AND GWEN STERN COMMUNITY LAWYERING CLINIC (CLC)
Drexel’s Kline School of Law provides a number of free legal services to residents. The Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic (Stern CLC) takes on a wide range of legal issues of community interest during the law school's regular semesters. We are currently prioritizing cases involving estate planning, unemployment compensation, benefits appeals, pardons and compassionate release. However, residents may contact the Stern CLC about legal issues not listed above. Please feel free to call 215.571.4014 or email clc@drexel.edu to schedule an appointment.
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Check out West Philly Promise Neighborhood's
Resources for Families during COVID-19, to find local resources
including food for families, employment resources, education and
activities for youth, and general COVID-19 information. Also, to sign up for the West Philly Promise Neighborhood Newsletter click HERE.
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Barnes West, formerly known as Barnes @ LoLa 38, is a creative arts partnership between the Barnes Foundation and Peoples Emergency Center. Help them learn how our community finds out about arts & cultural events and relevant neighborhood news! Fill out the brief survey below and you can enter to win a free class at the Barnes Foundation and a $100 gift card to ShopRite!
Barnes West will use the information gleaned through this survey to better reach West Philadelphia residents for upcoming special arts events and programs.
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