Do you know a family in need?

The Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women is collaborating with the Gilbane Building Company to help families this holiday season to give outreach, support and serve the needy. Together, the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women and Gilbane Building Company are offering of a sense of peace and kindness which can often be the first step towards relieving a crisis and beginning a roadway to healing.

This peace and kindess is in the form of holiday gift baskets & toys for 2 Philadelphia area needy families.

Eligibility
Before 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 8, 2008, email the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women, Chair, Jacqui De Shields, jaxcheex@aol.com the following information regarding the family that you are recommending:

- Name of family
- Address of family
- Name of contact person for family
- Contact person's phone number
- Number of family members
- Number of children in the family and their approx ages

Philadelphia Congress - College for Kids program

Philadelphia Congress Member Reception & Fashion Show

On behalf of the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women, I would like to invite you to participate in our unique Member Reception & Fashion Review. The Member Reception & Fashion Review will take place on Saturday, November 15 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. at the historic Cliveden House, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The purpose of the Member Reception & Fashion Review is to bring together the brilliant and creative minds of our African American women who are interested in progressing the mission of the Congress. Network, hear and share war stories and be encouraged by the successes of each other. Let us begin the dialogue on how we can better utilize our collective strength toward full economic and empowerment in the Philadelphia Region.

Sincerely,

Jacqui DeShields, Chair
Philadelphia Congress of National Congress of Black Women

Program

3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Networking
3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Introductions
Review of Organization’s History
Review of Mission Statement
Introduction of Committee Chairs
4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Fashion show
5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Introduction of Vendors
5:45 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Networking

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cliveden Historic House, 6401 Germantown Avenue (enter on Cliveden Street side), Philadelphia, PA 19144
Parking: Unmetered street parking is available around entrance
Cost: Free, donations and membership dues are welcome
Dress: Business casual

For vending opportunities, please contact JC Lamkin, pr@philacongressncbw.org









Map
Directions from City Hall
1: Start out going NORTH on N BROAD ST/PA-611 toward W OXFORD ST.
2: Turn LEFT onto W PIKE ST. 0.1 mi
3: Turn RIGHT onto GERMANTOWN AVE. 2.9 mi
4: End at 6401 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144-1925
Total Time: 18 minutesTotal Distance: 5.53 miles

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The Greening of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women have responded to the need for a sustainability in general and global climate change in particular. In addition to advocacy for women, children, families and individual, the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women are deploying members to advocate for the reduction of greenhouse gas and environment initiatives.

We are creating the basis for a healthy and sustainable planet through exploration, research and education.

Memorial Services for Samuel L. Evans

Mr. Evans, 105, died Friday at St. Agnes Continuing Care Center in South Philadelphia.
Memorial Services for Samuel L. Evans, patriarch of Philadelphia's African American leaders, a toughended veteran of the civil-rights struggle, and a longtime power broker in city politics, will be held as follows:

Mr. Evans will lie in state Friday, June 20, 2008 at City Hall in the Conversation Room, 2nd floor, from 12 p. - 4 p.m. A Ceremonial Tribute will immediately follow from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Bright Hope Baptist Church, 12th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue at 10:00 a.m.