a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the educational, political, economic and cultural development of African American women and their families. NCBW also serves as a non-partisan voice and instrument on issues pertaining to the appointment of African American women at all levels, and to increase African American women's participation in the educational, political, economic, business and social arenas.
Hear and meet some of the most authoritative experts and medical professionals in the field of HIV/AIDs prevention and education for Senior Citizens.
If you are an expert in the field of HIV/AIDS education or have a story to share, and would like to join our panel of experts, please call 215-276-1090 or contact info@philacongressncbw.org - or - harrisjudy@verizon.net.
There is a widely held belief that as you get older your sex drive diminishes. But that is not necessarily the case in this day and age. Here are some facts.
· Venereal diseases are spreading more than ever among senior citizens.
· The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that people age 50 and older make up more than 10 percent of total AIDS cases in this country, and that HIV cases are increasing among people in their 60’s and 70’s.
· Also, it has been reported that during the last decade HIV cases has risen 500 percent among Senior Citizens, and AIDS cases among people over-50 have risen from 16,000 in 1975 to 90,000 in 2003.
· Now nearly 27 percent of people living with AIDS in America are 50 and older.
If you are an expert in the field of HIV/AIDS education or have a story to share, and would like to join our panel of experts, please call 215-276-1090 or contact info@philacongressncbw.org - or - harrisjudy@verizon.net.
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Although many are finding it difficult to make ends meet during these tough economic times, very few people can say that their situation is worse than that of a young person incarcerated in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center during the holiday season.
"Over the weekend, I was given an opportunity to participate in an orientation session for the new facility. While the facility is functional, there's still much to be done and the staff and children are functioning as effectively as possible." said Fatimah Lane, CASST Founder and member of the PC-NCBW.
"Leroy Simon, is the volunteer coordinator and he brought to my attention two serious needs at the facility: supplies for the young people and a serious need for volunteers particularly men. The facility currently houses 15 girls and 120 boys. The numbers can differ day to day but that was Saturday's count. With that said, there's a significant amount of organizational mentoring and support for the girls and yes they could always use more, but the young men are desperately lacking in that area. I was told there are only 3 organizations that provide mentoring to the young men of the facility and not necessarily on a consistent basis. This is deeply appalling and disheartening. The adjustment to the new facility has been a bit trying on the staff and residents. The young people need a reprieve from all that's going on and the staff could really use a little assistance from additional volunteer efforts to help with keeping the children occupied. With all that's going on in the facility in terms of adjusting to the facility while also being aware of the contractors completing work in the building, it somewhat allows and provides and environment for the children to get into mischief," urges Ms. Lane.
PC-NCBW and CASST are committed to working jointly with other charities and associations to tackle the causes and effects of hopelessness in the Philadelphia community. These groups have organized an advocacy program for the Philadelphia Youth Study Center's Christmas party. Over the next week, CASST and PC-NCBW are collecting the following items for the Youth Study Center's children (boys and girls ages 13-21):
Undergarments of all sizes and kinds for both boy and girls
Socks
journals (glued and bound only, please keep in mind they are "incarcerated" so no
spiral bound items of any kind.)
Writing Utensils - pencils, markers, crayons, etc. (these would be kept on
the unit by the staff for all of the children to share)
Writing paper and mailing envelopes
Art supplies (anything to keep their little hands productive and busy -
nothing metal or sharp please)
Board games, playing cards, etc. (These would also be maintained and monitored by staff
but would be provided for the youth to play with)
Movies
Reading materials
Clothing of all kinds and sizes (For children who are released and who may not have weather appropriate attire to go home in upon their release)
The center is hosting its annual holiday event for the residents and staff of the facility next Wednesday, December 17th, so we'd like to get them items in as soon as possible. Please be advised the need is ongoing so even after the event supply donations will still be greatly accepted.
Please contact Fatimah Lane at misspaplus2006@gmail.com or call: (267) 242-2525 to confirm/organize the drop off of your items.
Additionally, PC-NCBW and CASST organizes year 'round mentoring and volunteer efforts at the facility; but everyone is encouraged to volunteer. To be considered for any mentoring or volunteering effort at the facility, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have criminal background and child abuse clearances (please note, having a criminal background does not necessarily disqualify a person as a volunteer)
Receive orientation with Leroy Simon, Volunteer Coordinator at the Philadelphia Youth Study Center. He can be reached directly at leroy.simon@phila.gov or 215-686-8601
Have the ability to come on a consistent basis
Commit to a dedicated period of time as a volunteer at the facility
Contact Fatimah Lane at misspaplus2006@gmail.com or call: (267) 242-2525 to participate in this year 'round initiative or for more information. Listen to our interview during the following radio programs on WURD 900 AM in Philadelphia:
The Streets are Talking with Corey Smith and Keith Chennault, Part 1
The Streets are Talking with Corey Smith and Keith Chennault, Part 2
News Source 900 with Thera Martin Connelly
Marla Davis during the "Pulse Magazine" program
Listen to our interview on KYW New Radio 1060 AM in Philadelphia:
MessageThe 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.
- 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
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