Greg Cojulun, Eva Hayes, Anthony Faulk, Thelma Peake, Tess Donie, Dwayne Drummond, Lucielle Walker, Bernadette Wyche, Delcinia Wilson, Samantha Porter and Antoinette Gibson missing from photo: Mr. Kwaku and Al Dumas.
March 22, 2013
GET REWARDED FOR RECYCLING, PHILADELPHIA
The more you and your neighbors recycle, the more you’ll be rewarded! Earn RecycleBank Points with the new Philadelphia Recycling Rewards Program, powered by RecycleBank. Redeem your points for discounts and gift cards at hundreds of participating local and national merchants, or donate points to the RecycleBank Green Schools Program.
Get started with Recycling Rewards today!
Go to PhillyRecyclingPAYS.com and click “Get Started Now” with Philadelphia Recycling Rewards or call 888-769-7960 to set up your account.
March 19, 2013
FREE Access to Public Computers!
The Partnership CDC is proud to offer free access to public computers. Our current services include:
- Web browsing & informational searches
- Online job searching
- Access to Recycling Rewards online account
Volunteers welcomed to offer assistance with the following:
- Basic to proficient computer skills
- Resume & Cover Letter tips
- Online job search & application help
- E-mail account creation
- Document formatting
October 20, 2011
Citizens Bank provides $50,000 grant for green roofing project
Today a $50,000 grant from the Citizens Bank Foundation was presented to Philadelphia LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation) for is Sustainable Communities Initiative. The monies from this grant are being used to revitalize neighborhoods. This grant will also be used to provide The Partnership CDC’s Green Roofing training program designed to create green jobs while lowering home energy bills.
The 300 Block of Holly Street in West Philadelphia was one of the two blocks selected to receive free roofs. Nine houses on the block have been completed so far; two have received a green roof, and seven have received a cool roof. The remainder of the block will be completed by the class of nine graduates of the Green Roofing Professional Certification Exam. Click here to learn more about the Green Professionals Program and our Green Initiatives.
October 5, 2011
“Equipment seized in a Delaware County drug bust will now help grow vegetables and herbs” -Philadelphia Inquirer
“Delaware County is taking from the bad guys to give to the good guys. State-of-the-art equipment once used to grow marijuana will soon be used to grow vegetables and herbs in Philadelphia”, G. Michael Green, Delaware County’s district attorney said at Tuesday’s event.The seized equipment will be donated to Cheyney University and the Partnership CDC, of West Philadelphia. Of course, The Partnership CDC will use this equipment to expand our Urban Food Lab.
January 13, 2011
Donations sought for the displaced residents of the 5-alarm fire in West Philadelphia
On Monday, January 10, 2011, a five alarm fire destroyed the homes of residents living in a West Philadelphia apartment building. While reports say no one was injured or killed in the fire, many residents lost everything. Mayor Michael Nutter says 118 people are homeless as a result of the fire.
The Red Cross and Salvation Army have been providing emergency shelter and services to the families. The Partnership CDC is supporting their efforts by collecting donations for personal hygiene products, towels, washcloths, hats, scarfs, gloves, coats and children’s books or toys. Financial donations should be sent directly to Salvation Army 5501 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19139.
Other donation may be dropped of at our office 4020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. For more information, please call Tess Williams at (215) 662-1612 x 24.
For more ways to help the Salvation Army call 215-474-1010.
