New harsh work requirement to receive food assistance- NOW in effect
Senator Haywood presents Coalition Building to Strengthen Civic Capacity, a virtual workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. with special guests with Lauren Cristella, Chief Program Officer, and Justin Villere, Civic Engagement Program Manager at Committee of Seventy. The hosts will educate neighbors on why coalitions are necessary to drive change. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HaywoodAcademy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Haywood presents A Case in Review: Children First PA, a virtual workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. with special guest Donna Cooper, Executive Director at Children First PA. The host will help neighbors connect the dots between issues they care about and teach neighbors how to take action on those issues, based on the advice and guidance presented in the series. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HaywoodAcademy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Senator Art Haywood, Senator Sharif Street, and the 7Gs present a Job Fair at the Germantown Boys & Girls Club, located at 25 W. Penn St., Philadelphia, PA 19144. Event partners include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, PA CareerLink Northwest Philadelphia, State Representatives Stephen Kinsey and Darisha Parker, and Councilmember Cindy Bass. For more information, visit SenatorHaywood.com/Jobs or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 7 to 8 p.m., Senator Art Haywood and Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez, School Board Director of the East Stroudsburg Area School District, present a virtual advocacy training on how to run for school boards in PA and make positive changes in your community. Event partners include Committee of 70, the Governor’s Commission on African American Affairs, the Governor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, and Latino Victory Project. Panelists include: Julie Haywood, LaDeshia Maxwell, Stephanie Sun, Dr. Tyler Titus, and Justin Villere. Senator Haywood and Dr. Bonilla-Rodriguez are committed to diversifying Pennsylvania School Boards to ensure equitable policies in school districts and communities across the Commonwealth. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/Citizen Advocacy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
In partnership with Pennie, State Rep. Ben Sanchez, the Abington Township Public Library, and the Visiting Nurse Association Community Services, Senator Haywood will host a Health Care Enrollment Town Hall on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Abington Free Library, located at 1030 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001. Neighbors are […]
Join Senators Art Haywood, Vincent Hughes, Nikil Saval, and Rep. Mary Isaacson for the U.S. Capitol 1/6 Commemoration on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. The commemoration will be held at National Constitution Center, located at 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. This nonpartisan, invite-only event will pay homage to heroes who lost their lives in the 1/6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and honor the brave first responders who helped lawmakers and employees to safety. Watch the live stream at SenatorHaywood.com/Live.
In partnership with Pennie, the Family Practice and Counseling Network, and Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, Senator Haywood will host a Health Care Enrollment Town Hall on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, located at 5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Neighbors are invited to sit with Pennie navigators and learn how to select quality health insurance plans and access financial assistance. They are also eligible for a free cup of coffee! Bring your photo ID, paystubs or proof of income, and immigration documents, such as a Green Card or work permit (if applicable). Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, contact the district office at 215-242-8171.
On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senator Art Haywood and the 7Gs present a Job Fair at PA Careerlink Northwest Philadelphia, located at 5847 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. Event partners include PA CareerLink Northwest Philadelphia, State Representatives Stephen Kinsey and Darisha Parker, and Councilmember Cindy Bass. Learn more at […]
In partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, I will be hosting an Advanced Planning legal clinic, where neighbors, who meet certain eligibility criteria, can have their Simple Will and/or Power of Attorney drafted on site, for free! Save the date for 11 May 2023 from 1-5PM at the Abington Township Admin Building. Hope to […]
Please join Senator Art Haywood and Representative Justin Fleming for a press conference on the State of Black PA Report followed by a community roundtable to discuss the finding of the report and to further the advancement of our communities.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senator Art Haywood presents a Hiring & Resource Fair at Lonnie Young Recreation Center, located at 1100 E Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Event partners include PA CareerLink and State Representatives Stephen Kinsey and Darisha Parker.
Senator Haywood is organizing the first inaugural Youth Power Summit on Saturday, October 28th from 9:00am - 12:30pm at Martin Luther King High School. This event, in collaboration with community partners, aims to empower and amplify the voices of young leaders. The summit marks the first of its kind within the MLK High School community, bringing together young leaders for hands -on workshops led by community partners. Topics including Building a Business, Mental Health, Fitness/Sports, Youth Voice in Media and much more!
Estate planning is essential to ensure that your hard-earned assets are distributed according to your wishes upon death. You will gain insights and advice on securing your family's financial future at our tele-townhall on Tuesday, November 14, from 6-7 p.m. I will be joined by Rachel Gallegos, Esq. of Community Legal Services. Please call into this tele-townhall and sign up for the workshop to learn how to protect your family's financial legacy. We will follow up with an in-person estate planning workshop on Wednesday, December 6 at 6 p.m.
Visit www.senatorhaywood.com/TTH for sign up and listen.
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Senator Art Haywood presents a Hiring & Resource Fair at Lonnie Young Recreation Center, located at 1100 E Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Event partners include PA CareerLink and State Representatives Stephen Kinsey and Darisha Parker.
For more information, visit SenatorHaywood.com/Jobs or call the District Office at 215-242-8171.
On November 16th, Senators Dillon, Kane, Haywood, and Muth will convene a comprehensive policy hearing to explore the potential impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) on the future of the Commonwealth. With generative A.I.’s rapid advancement, this hearing aims to address growing societal concerns regarding its effects on the workforce, technology, and healthcare. The Senators plan to gather and analyze evidence-based insights to better understand the possible repercussions of generative A.I. They will also deliberate on policy solutions that best mitigate risks such as fraud and misuse associated with this technology.
This hearing will be at the Upper Providence Township Building located at 1286 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkfumorzsrGtbRCJ72_LMUvvXorphaFwYU
In partnership with Congresswoman Dean, The Montgomery County Office of Veterans Affairs, and the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, Jeanne Sorg, all veterans are welcome to join us for our Veterans Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at my Abington office. The event will provide direct support for various services, including ordering DD124 & Veteran’s Medical Records, starting VA claims, and much more. Appointments are required. Schedule your appointment by calling my office at 215-242-8171.
In partnership with Pennie and Oak Street Health, Senator Haywood presents Affordable Healthcare Open Enrollment Event on Thursday, December 14 from 4-6:30 pm.
If you experience a Qualifying Life Event, such as loss of health coverage, marriage, change of residence, or many others, you can enroll during the Special Enrollment Period, from January 1 to December 31. To sign up for low-cost and free plans, visit pennie.com or call 1-844-844-8040 to speak with Pennie Customer Service.
To learn more, call my district office at 215-242-8171. For more information, visit SenatorHaywood.com/AffordableHealthcare or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Art Haywood will host a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 7 p.m. The topic is Scam Alerts & Prevention. David Shallcross, Director of Senior Protection at the Office of the Attorney General, will join the conversation.
Visit www.senatorhaywood.com/tth to ask a question or listen live.
Senator Haywood presents a Virtual Financial Aid Workshop - Paying for College: FAFSA Overview - with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A PHEAA representative will provide students in grades 9-12 and their families with information on financing college and applying for financial aid. This event is open to all students, parents, and guardians.
For more information, call the district office at 215-242-8171.
We are sponsoring a poetry contest with a prize. The District-4 Human Dignity Poetry Prize will be awarded to a resident within the district who creates an exceptional poem on the meaning of human dignity. As a component of our Dignity Agenda, the Poetry Prize will highlight perspectives of “dignity,” identity, and community through our neighbors. The deadline for submission is August 7th. Philadelphia Stories will facilitate the competition.
To submit your poem, visit SenatorHaywood.com/PoetryPrize.
Join Senator Hughes and me for our event commemorating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. That legislation ended 100 years of legal segregation that kept Africans as second-class citizens and out of public libraries, out of many jobs, out of many restaurants, out of many hotels, out of most of higher education. We will be joined by a panel of experts to discuss the impact of the Civil Rights Act in our lives today.
Join me for our next Dignity Webinar. This conversation will feature Marla Bellamy, Director of Philadelphia Ceasefire. We will discuss how gun violence intervention works, and how we can bring greater peace to our neighborhoods.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zJ68Hl8vSxSZf2_h9MTg3Q
Join Senator Haywood on October 3rd from 4-6 for a Hiring & Resource Fair. The event will be held at the PA Career Link Northwest located at 5847 Germantown Avenue.
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Did you know college grads earn over a million dollars more than high school graduates in their lifetime? Start your journey at our college fair! Meet college reps, learn about financial aid and financial literacy, and enter to win special raffle prizes from 100.3 RnB and Hip Hop! When: Thursday, November 14, 5-7 PM Where: […]
At our free workshop you can meet with health care navigators to enroll in affordable healthcare for you and your family. Medicare recipients can also get help with Medicare Open Enrollment options.