Mark your calendars for the West Philly Career Fair!
Rep. Joanna E. McClinton May 30, 2024 | 4:17 PM
Yeadon Blood Drive
The Yeadon Police Department is hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Yeadon Borough Hall. This blood drive is not only a friendly competition between the police and fire department; it is focused on giving back to the community. If members of the community that donate and identify as African American or Black, the donations can be utilized to fight sickle cell anemia. To schedule the appoint visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: YeadonPD. To streamline donations, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. For more information contact the Yeadon Police Department at 610-623-1500.
Life Planning Clinic and Know your rights panel
The Barristers’ Association is holding its annual life planning clinic where attorneys will prepare wills and health care and financial directives for our wisest neighbors on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Temple University, Office of Community Affairs and Engagement, 1509 Cecil B. Moore Ave., 2nd Floor.
Contact Michael Prendergast at 215-716-5079 to register and for more information.
Free Mammogram Screenings in DelCo
The Delaware County Health Department and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University will be providing FREE mammograms on June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 151 W. 5th Street in Chester. To register contact 484-276-2100 or delcowellness@co.delaware.pa.us
Biomedical Tech Training Program for Adults Living and Learning in Philadelphia
The Biomedical Technician Training Program prepares graduates with the workplace and technical skills to be successful in the life science industry. Through this program, graduates will be prepared to connect to Research Technician or Aseptic Manufacturing Technician roles where they will support the development and/or production of therapies to treat diseases.
To view the full schedule, eligibility requirements and application, visit philadelphiaskills.org/jobs
West Philadelphia Career Fair
Join my office on Thursday, June 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Community of Compassion CDC, 6250 Cedar Ave., Philadelphia for our West Philly Career Fair. We will also be able to assist you with information of state related programs and services! Contact my office at 215-748-6712 or RepMClinton@pahouse.net for more information.
Opportunities for my Youngest Constituents
The Nile Swim Club is hosting the No Child Will Drown in Our Town 2024 Autism Swim clinic on Monday and Wednesday from June 3-12 at 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more information contact swimthenile60@gmail.com.
The Read to Succeed Summer Program (R2S), is a comprehensive and intentional reading program that provides PreK-3rd grade students and their families with year-round opportunities to engage with and have access to reading materials and instruction. The Read2Succeed Summer literacy program is still accepting applications! Visit read2succeedphiladelphia.com to register. Contact read2succeedphilly@r2sphila.org for more information.
To find summer programs from students in Pre-K to 12th grade visit
https://www.phila.gov/ost/program-locator/#/
Career Connected Learning PHL (C2L-PHL) gives Philadelphia youth ages 12–24 work-based learning experiences and career awareness. For more information visit https://www.phila.gov/programs/career-connected-learning-phl-c2l-phl/ or call 1-833-750-5627 or email C2LPHL@phila.gov
Learn about the home buying process
Join the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency in June for National Homeownership Month, as it presents “The Path to Homeownership” series on the home-buying process.
Each 45-minute live session is free and offered at noon and 6 p.m.
By attending these sessions, you will learn the critical steps in the home-buying process before making a commitment.
Register online and email pwashington@phfa.org with any questions.
PTRR Deadline extension
The Property Tax Rent Rebate program application deadline has been extended to December 31!
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians 65 or older; widows and widowers 50 or older; and people with disabilities 18 or older.
This year, eligible applicants will receive a one-time bonus Property Tax/Rent Rebate payment, which is 70% of the original rebate amount for every claimant who’s been approved for a rebate on rent or property taxes paid in 2023.
Applications can be filed online at mypath.pa.gov.
Additional information is available on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate homepage.
Please contact or visit my office if you have any questions or need assistance applying!