Paying for College: FAFSA Overview

Virtual PA, United States

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.

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Poetry Prize Contest

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.

Homeownership Conference

New Covenant Church 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a FREE conference to learn the tools to become a successful homebuyer. The event will be held on June 22, 2024 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Workshops, Panel Discussion, Bankers and Realtors on site, Raffles, Food, and more!

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Postponed 1964 Civil Rights Act 60th Year Anniversary Commemoration

Temple University's Center for Anti-Racism Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.  

Back to School Celebration

Lonnie Young Recreation Center 1100 E Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In partnership with Senator Art Haywood and the Regular fellows Foundation, a back-to-school celebration will be held at the Lonnie Young Recreation Center from 2pm-5pm. This event provides free bookbags, school supplies, and books to students (while supplies last). There are also performances, music, and food!

Dignity Month Hiring & Resource Fair

PA Career Link Northwest 5847 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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.

Industries attending:

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Transporation
  • Law Enforcement
  • Pre-apprenticeships 
  • & more!

Free Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event

Springfield Township High School 1801 E. Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA, United States

Join State Senator Art Haywood and State Representative Napoleon Nelson for a FREE Paper Shredding, Medication Disposal, & E-Waste Recycling Event on October 19, 2024 from 10 am – 1 pm.

Protect yourself and your identity from theft by joining for this FREE event. For more information on what electronics can be recycled, contact Senator Haywood’s office at 215-242-8171 or State Rep. Nelson’s office at 215-572-5210. Safe medication disposal will be provided by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.

College Fair

Cliveden Carriage House East Cliveden Street 98, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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 […]

Affordable Health Insurance Enrollment

Oak Street Health 2401 W. Cheltenham Avenue, Wyncote, PA, United States

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 […]