Free Hot Meals – Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Christ Lutheran Church – 7240 Walnut Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Presented by Upper Darby Community Outreach and Christ Lutheran Community Church
At Philadelphia Sikh Society: 6706 Garden Court Road, Millbourne, PA 19082
Flu Shots: Tuesday, Sept 15, 10 am – 4 pm
The flu clinic is for any Delaware County resident age 3 years of age and older.
COVID-19 Testing: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 am – 4 pm; Thursday, Sept. 17, 10 am – 4 pm
The COVID-19 testing is available for individuals who live or work in Delaware County, that have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVD-19 or are critical/essential workers.
State Rep. Joanna McClinton is hosting a Back-to-School Resource Fair for residents of Yeadon and Darby on Thursday, September 10. The free, drive-through event takes place 4 to 6 pm at Darby Recreation Center, 1022 Ridge Avenue, Darby PA 19023.
Delaware County’s Annual Remembrance Day Ceremony will be streamed online on Friday, September 11, at 9:00 am.
Watch the ceremony live at DelcoPA.gov and facebook.com/DelawareCountyCouncil
Strong African American Families (SAAF) is an interactive and educational program designed to strengthen positive family interactions. SAAF offers a unique approach for youth and family caregivers to build family strength, enhance family and racial pride, and understand risk and protective factors for African-American youth in reducing risky behavior, including alcohol and drug abuse.
The seven-week program takes place online via Zoom and begins September 23 from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM, with subsequent sessions weekly through November 4.
To sign up, call or text Artheria at 484-278-1407. Email ataggart@childandfamilyfocus.org
The Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is offering FREE eye screenings for children in Delaware County age 2 through 6. Parents or Legal Guardians can call Candy Bantum at 610-874-1476 Ext 125 to schedule an appointment to come to the Center for the Blind and Visually impaired to have their child’s vision screening done.
The Electronic Waste Collection event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the Yeadon Public Works Garage has been canceled.
Health Partners Foundation and gave away 10,000 pounds of fresh groceries and produce during a Fresh Food for Families Free Food Distribution Event held in the Church Lane municipal lot on July 29. Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins and Representative Joanna McClinton were among those participating.
William Penn School District students in grades 7-12 will have the opportunity to participate in an Empowerment Experience virtual program to address feelings around race relations and social injustice and how students are impacted.
The Empowerment Experience, entitled “Forward Focused: Better Together,” consists of three 90-minute interactive virtual experiences offering a safe space and opportunity for students to honestly process and express their feeling and to be provided with the tools to allow for reconciliation and to become positive change agents in the community.
There is no cost to William Penn School District students, but registration is required and students must commit to attending all three sessions. The first series of sessions are scheduled for September 9, September 16, and September 23. The sessions will be provided by The Potts Group, LLC. Interested students may go to the district website to register or contact their guidance counselor.
Our country is at a crossroads as it relates to race and equality. It is imperative that we do not ignore that our students are being impacted and need a safe space and opportunity to achieve the following objectives:
• Honestly process and express their feelings.
• Get equipped with tools for reconciliation.
• Ignite the mental muscle to be positive change agents in the community.
Discuss issues, current events, and safety concerns – Let your voice be heard!!!
To Participate:
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1) Go to zoom.com or download the app.
2) Click on “Join A Meeting”
3) Enter the Meeting ID: 960 3877 8999