In partnership with State Rep. Napoleon Nelson, Arcadia University, and One PA, join my office for a MLK Day of Action: Virtual Advocacy Training. We will discuss How Elections Address Systemic Racism on Monday, January 17, 2022 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Hosts include Dr. Amy Widestrom, Brittany Smalls, and Rev. Gregory Holston. Hear strategies […]
In partnership with APSCUF, join my virtual End Campus Racism Town Hall on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 7-8 PM on Zoom. The guest speaker is Jamie Martin, President of APSCUF. We will discuss the importance of hiring more faculty and staff of color at PASSHE universities, followed by a Q&A session.
Join the Greater Philadelphia Mentoring Collaborative and my office for our fifth Annual Mentoring Conference. This year’s conference will highlight why mentoring matters, show teenage arrests through new lenses, explore mindfulness-based techniques, discuss youth purpose, and teach mentors how to meet youth on their level. Registration is required. Sign up today!
Senator Haywood presents a Gun Violence Prevention Strategies webinar on Friday, April 8, 2022 from 10:20 to 11:10 a.m. on Zoom. The keynote speaker is Sal Martinez, Chief Executive Officer of Employment Connection of St. Louis. Mr. Martinez will present successful strategies used in St. Louis to reduce gun violence in 2021. Watch live at SenatorHaywood.com/Live and Facebook.com/SenatorArtHaywood.
Meeting Passcode: 950249434
On Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Senator Haywood presents a FREE Drop & Roll Shredding Event, in honor of Earth Day. The drive-thru event will take place outside of New Covenant Church, located at 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. To participate safely, always remain in your vehicle, limit materials to two small bags or boxes, and keep all documents in the trunk. No binders, binder clips, or books will be accepted. For more information, contact the district office at 215-242-8171.
The Chestnut Hill Rotary Club will also host an Electronic Recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will collect most e-waste items for free. View the flyer for more information. All donations will benefit Ukrainian Refugees.
On Saturday, July 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Courtland, community partners, and my office will present a Health Aging Block Party & Resource Fair. All neighbors are welcome at this free event, located at 6950 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119. Attendees may enjoy health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines, vendors, music, food, drinks, and prizes. For more information, contact Reggie at 215-776-7413.
Senator Art Haywood will host a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 7 p.m. The topic is Women’s Rights. Lindsey Mauldin, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania, will join the conversation. She will discuss Planned Parenthood’s mission and advocacy to protect abortion access in Pennsylvania.
To sign up from your phone: Text SENARTHAYWOOD to 833-898-5483. To listen live on your phone, computer, or tablet, click here.
On September 13, Senator Haywood will host a hearing on mobile and community clinics. Given the availability of health equity funding for mobile and community clinics, we expect to learn more about best practices and utilization of mobile and community clinics. We also expect to learn how we can expand on current efforts within the […]
In partnership with Councilmember Cindy Bass, Senator Haywood presents a series of Property Tax Assessment informational workshops. Neighbors may visit the Philadelphia district office, located at 7106 Germantown Avenue, on the following dates:
To request a form, call the Office of Property Assessment at 215-686-4334, email salima.cunningham@phila.gov, or visit their website here.
Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Haywood presents Stretching the Personal to the Political, a virtual workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. with special guest Amy Widestrom, PhD, Chair of the Department of Historical & Political Studies and Associate Professor of Political Science at Arcadia University. The host will help neighbors identify one or more issues to exercise their civic muscles in subsequent workshops. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HaywoodAcademy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Haywood hosts Exercising your Power in Government, a virtual workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. The Senator will educate neighbors on the roles of each level of government. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HaywoodAcademy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
On October 27, Senators Haywood, Muth and Cappelletti will hold a policy hearing to learn about overnight stays of children in the Philly Department of Human Services’ offices. We also hope to learn more about the cause of these challenges and whether this is related to facility closures, limited access to hospital beds, or minor consent regarding placement. During this hearing the goal will be DHS accountability and system reform including legislation.
The hearing will be held virtually.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceGrqz0rHdFQI0-xPiumiyi_XXtj46Pw
Senator Haywood presents Ask Art: Instagram Live on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1 p.m. The Senator will join Justin Moore, General Manager at Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books, for a 30-minute discussion on Affordable Healthcare. To learn more about enrolling in health insurance in Pennsylvania, visit SenatorHaywood.com/AffordableHealthcare. To submit questions, comment on this social media post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or email senatorhaywood@pasenate.com. Watch live here.
Senator Haywood presents a Virtual Financial Aid & College Planning Workshop with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30 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 parents, guardians, and neighbors. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HigherEd. For more information, call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Haywood presents Flexing your Civic Muscle through Community, a virtual workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 from 6 to 7 p.m. with special guest Alison LaLond Wyant, Ed.D., Executive Director, Arcadia University Division of Civic & Global Engagement. The host will educate neighbors on the roles of each level of government. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HaywoodAcademy or call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Senator Haywood presents a Virtual College Fair with Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 3 to 5 p.m. Recruiters from 12 PASSHE universities will highlight programs and opportunities available to prospective students in grades 9-12 and their families. Participating institutions include:
This event is open to all parents, guardians, and neighbors. Register at SenatorHaywood.com/HigherEd. For more information, call the district office at 215-242-8171.
Join Senator Haywood on Facebook Live for a 30-minute discussion with a college student on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. The student will highlight the value of higher education and share how it’s changed their life. Watch here and follow the Senator’s Facebook page for updates.
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 […]