Mill Creek Preparedness Series
Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center 4700 BROWN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United StatesThe Mill Creek Preparedness Series is taking place to strengthen the resilience, safety, and well-being of the Mill Creek community in West Philadelphia by equipping residents with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and environmental threats. The purpose of the series is to foster a culture of preparedness that is trauma-informed, inclusive, and community-led, especially in a neighborhood that has faced chronic disinvestment, high levels of violence, and limited access to emergency planning resources. The goals of the series are to: Educate youth, seniors, [...]
Kimchi Festival in Philly
Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, United StatesOur core purpose is to leverage the universal joy of food and the spirit of "Kimjang" (the culture of making and sharing kimchi, embodying solidarity and community) to foster stronger community ties, promote mental well-being, and empower immigrant families in their adaptation to a new environment. The festival enhances mental health by providing a unique platform where happiness from food, shared experiences, and cultural engagement reduces stress, fosters positive emotions, and builds resilience. It strengthens community and reduces isolation by encouraging social interaction and connection through shared cultural activities, thereby [...]
Virtual Grief Support Group – All Arms Locked
Philly HEALs will be hosting a virtual support group for men who are experiencing grief from stigmatized loss. While we recognize that all grief can be difficult, when you lose a loved one in a stigmatized way, it can further impede the grieving process. Examples of stigmatized loss are losses due to overdose, addiction, homicide, or suicide. This group will assist in building community between men who have experienced similar losses as well as giving participants tools to deal with this type of grief. You can sign up for the [...]
Ur Storytellers Storytelling Training
Philadelphia Recovery Training Center 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, United StatesStorytelling is a training facilitated by UrStorytellers in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services (DBHIDS). This training is one of many that are approved as a required prerequisite for applicants seeking to become a Certified Peer Specialist. Our goal is to inform the recovery and faith-based communities on how to share their stories and in addition to the importance of sharing them in community settings. This training will be 4 hrs. in length, delivered in a PowerPoint format, and interactive activities enhance [...]
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