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PhillyBlocks Town Meeting: Making Philadelphia Safe
PhillyBlocks Town Meeting: Making Philadelphia Safe
By Bob Shipman
On January 21, 2008, the Institute for the Study of Civic Values and Philadelphia FIGHT hosted “A PhillyBlocks Town Meeting: Making Philadelphia Safe” in conjunction with the signature Martin Luther King Day of Service Event at Germantown High School. This town meeting showcase elected officials, experts on crime and re-entry in Philadelphia, as well as ex-offenders sharing their experiences. Beginning at 8:30 am, speakers discussed crime in Philadelphia and steps that are being taken to make Philadelphia safer in 2008. Throughout the event, organizations working to combat violence in Philadelphia and reduce crime participated in a resource fair located directly outside the auditorium, in the basement, gym and 2nd and 3rd floors. The main stream press worked the crowd for interviews.
Audrey Ann Ross and Kelly Green supervised a staff from ISCV and the National Service corps. The Germantown high school was well represented and staffed tables and events around the building, like the giant mural. The kids fair was loaded with games and service projects. The service projects included stuffing bags with clothing for toddlers and pre-teens. The gym area acted as a staging area where the tractor trailer backed in to load the mounds of packages.
Mayor Michael Nutter and Sandra Dungee Glenn, Chair, School Reform Commission commended the efforts and community service efforts.
The event started Saturday 1/20/08 and resumed 8:30 am to Noon on Monday, January 21st, 2008 at Germantown High school, (40 East High Street, 19144)
Speakers were introduced and asked to comment on 3 questions by Ed Schwartz, Chair, Institute for the Study of Civic Values.
Congressman Chaka Fattah spoke about his crime bill efforts and the 40 days of service which kicked off last week. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey shared his goals and what he has learned about our fair city.
Donna Reed Miller, Chair, City Council Committee on Public Safety , State Representative John Myers shared the state legislature road blocks in Harrisburg. He stated that only four state rep’s have not signed on to gun laws that are proposed, John Perzel, John Taylor, K. Obrien, are among them. State Representative Cherelle Parker reinforced the representative Myers sentiment. She is active on the national level in areas of gun safety. Anthony Murphy, Philadelphia Town Watch outlines goals and showed the passion that he brings to the table. Bilal Qayuum, Men United for a Better Philadelphia also shared comments and said that the efforts in Philadelphia must be echoed to friends and family members across the state. Beth Grossman, District Attorney's Public Nuisance Task Force outlined the DA goals for 2008 and listed barriers to success. Peter Solomon, Philadelphia Fight, Former Research Director, Probation Department
Harriet Spencer, Director of the MORE Centers, Mayor's Office for the Reentry of Ex-Offenders
Waheeda Shabazz, Philadelphia County Coalition for Prison Health Care, David Fatah House of Umoja rounded out the speakers.
The crowd was lively and was treated to a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Everyone received Dr MLK Tee shirts and many of the 55 vendors and information booths handed out goodies for one and all
By Bob Shipman
On January 21, 2008, the Institute for the Study of Civic Values and Philadelphia FIGHT hosted “A PhillyBlocks Town Meeting: Making Philadelphia Safe” in conjunction with the signature Martin Luther King Day of Service Event at Germantown High School. This town meeting showcase elected officials, experts on crime and re-entry in Philadelphia, as well as ex-offenders sharing their experiences. Beginning at 8:30 am, speakers discussed crime in Philadelphia and steps that are being taken to make Philadelphia safer in 2008. Throughout the event, organizations working to combat violence in Philadelphia and reduce crime participated in a resource fair located directly outside the auditorium, in the basement, gym and 2nd and 3rd floors. The main stream press worked the crowd for interviews.
Audrey Ann Ross and Kelly Green supervised a staff from ISCV and the National Service corps. The Germantown high school was well represented and staffed tables and events around the building, like the giant mural. The kids fair was loaded with games and service projects. The service projects included stuffing bags with clothing for toddlers and pre-teens. The gym area acted as a staging area where the tractor trailer backed in to load the mounds of packages.
Mayor Michael Nutter and Sandra Dungee Glenn, Chair, School Reform Commission commended the efforts and community service efforts.
The event started Saturday 1/20/08 and resumed 8:30 am to Noon on Monday, January 21st, 2008 at Germantown High school, (40 East High Street, 19144)
Speakers were introduced and asked to comment on 3 questions by Ed Schwartz, Chair, Institute for the Study of Civic Values.
Congressman Chaka Fattah spoke about his crime bill efforts and the 40 days of service which kicked off last week. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey shared his goals and what he has learned about our fair city.
Donna Reed Miller, Chair, City Council Committee on Public Safety , State Representative John Myers shared the state legislature road blocks in Harrisburg. He stated that only four state rep’s have not signed on to gun laws that are proposed, John Perzel, John Taylor, K. Obrien, are among them. State Representative Cherelle Parker reinforced the representative Myers sentiment. She is active on the national level in areas of gun safety. Anthony Murphy, Philadelphia Town Watch outlines goals and showed the passion that he brings to the table. Bilal Qayuum, Men United for a Better Philadelphia also shared comments and said that the efforts in Philadelphia must be echoed to friends and family members across the state. Beth Grossman, District Attorney's Public Nuisance Task Force outlined the DA goals for 2008 and listed barriers to success. Peter Solomon, Philadelphia Fight, Former Research Director, Probation Department
Harriet Spencer, Director of the MORE Centers, Mayor's Office for the Reentry of Ex-Offenders
Waheeda Shabazz, Philadelphia County Coalition for Prison Health Care, David Fatah House of Umoja rounded out the speakers.
The crowd was lively and was treated to a continental breakfast and boxed lunch. Everyone received Dr MLK Tee shirts and many of the 55 vendors and information booths handed out goodies for one and all
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