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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2021 Weekend Scavenger Hunt

Up to three individuals will win a $100 gift card!

To be entered in the drawing for the gift cards --
Just grab a selfie between Sat. 1/16 and Mon. 1/18 of you from West Philly's historic memorial to Martin Luther King (bust, mural, pictured in the photo at the right) or in your home for a chance to win! Then post it with the hashtag #PECMLK21 so we can see it!

Post all three photos of you and Martin Luther King Jr to increase your chance of winning!
  • YOU AT THE MLK JR. MURAL LOCATED AT 40TH & LANCASTER AVENUE  (ADD HASHTAG  #SAVETHEMLKJRMURAL)
  • YOU AT THE MLK JR. BUST LOCATED AT 40TH & LANCASTER AVENUE  
  • YOU WITH MLK JR. IN YOUR HOUSE – POST A PICTURE WITH A MLK JR. PHOTO, BOOK OR KEEPSAKE IN YOUR HOME

WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY – JANUARY 19TH
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Join one of our Events in Remembrance of
​Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

happening Monday, January 18, 2021!


Lifting our Voices Together!
​(Justice for Healthy Communities)
10am to 11am

Come CELEBRATE the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with stories, song, dance, and mindfulness grounded in themes of social justice. Presented by People's Emergency Center, Drexel University, and West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning.

Register here:
https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Hq2bkGGBzB4ZF3

Financial Empowerment Workshop
12:30pm-1:30pm

Learn how to give your credit score a boost! Contact Kevin at kevinB@pec-cares.org  or 267-777-5820. Presented by Bridges to Wealth and People's Emergency Center Neighborhood Advisory Committee.

Zoom Meeting ID 934 2776 8106
Password 172883

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Entrepreneurship Workshop
​2pm to 3pm

Lean business basics and uncover the funding opportunities that will help you get started! Contact KevinB@pec-cares.org or 267-777-5820. Presented by Bridges to Wealth and People's Emergency Center Neighborhood Advisory Committee.

Zoom meeting ID 94365019613
Password 755210
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Channel this Energy All Year!

20/21: The Year of Re:Vision

Join Lancaster Avenue businesses and your neighbors to be an economic driver for your community. Have a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday or Giving Tuesday every month to achieve your business goals! Build your shopper base all year long to capitalize on the holidays in 2021.  Contact Dante at dleonard@pec-cares.org for more information!  

Text PECLancAve to 844-961-3547 to receive notifications!
Learn Something New or
​Sharpen Your Skills with
These Free Computer Classes
Register for the online computer skills trainings at tinyurl.com/CDITONLINE2021

Microsoft   Office   Online   Intro   
   --   Thursday,   January   21st,   5:30pm  
MS   Word  
   --   Thursday,   January   28th,   5:30pm  
MS   Excel  
   --   Thursday,   February   4th,   5:30pm  
Skype   and   Zoom   Meetings  
   --   Thursday,   February   11th,   5:30pm  
Online   Safety   --   
Recognize   spam   and   scams  
   --   Thursday,   February   18th,   5:30pm  
MS   Powerpoint  
   --   Thursday,   February   25th,   5:30pm  
Q   &   A   /   Review   /   Virtual   Office   Hours   /   Misc  
   --   Thursday,   February   25th,   5:30pm  
Logo   design  
   --   Thursday,   March   4th,   5:30pm  
Business   card   design  
   --   Thursday,   March   11th,   5:30pm  
Social   Media  
   --   Thursday,   March   18th,   5:30pm  
Google   Drive  
   --   Thursday,   March   25th,   5:30pm  
Q   &   A   /   Review   /   Virtual   Office   Hours   /   Misc  
​   --   Thursday,   April   1st,   5:30pm  
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Free computer classes and remote tutoring! PEC's digital inclusion program is recruiting adult learners at all skill levels.

Take advantage of personalized learning plans driven by your needs. Use your own device or receive a device if needed. (Limited quantities available).

Food Relief Throughout The Year

** Special pop-up Monday January 18 Noon until all the food is distributed at 40th and Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia!**
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Thursdays, 10am-12pm The Bank, 3750 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
​Saturdays, 12pm-2pm, 3700 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia

Please wear a mask and practice social distancing!
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Other Philadelphia-Based MLK Events

EVENTS AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA: https://www.aampmuseum.org/mlk.html
Advance registration required! Events happening from January 16-18 

​This year’s celebration includes MLK Morning programming for youth and family, a special virtual screening of Shuja Moore’s webseries Walkies, a reading by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta Mayson, virtual tours of our latest exhibition Rendering Justice, and special MLK keynote with Marking Time author, Nicole Fleetwood.

National Online MLK Events and Resources

​The People's Holiday presented by Philly’s Own Christian McBride
Monday, January 18, 20214:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Virtual from African American History and Culture Museum. Free.  Registration Recommended
Goto:  https://nmaahc.si.edu/event/peoples-holiday-1
 
About this Event
"NMAAHC’s annual community program entitled A People’s Holiday features six-time Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and educator Christian McBride in a digital performance inspired by his social justice-focused album entitled, The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons. The 45-minute concert of jazz and poetry will feature performances of students from The Julliard School and a poetry reading by award winning poet, Evie Shockley. The concert will conclude with a conversation between Christian McBride and Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs | Curator of Music and Performing Arts. This concert honors Dr. Kings’ commitment to racial equality, justice, and service. " 
 
Virtual Viewing Party: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Discovery Education https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/mlk-vvp/ 
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events go virtual in 2021 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/sawgrass-sun/fl-cn-mlkjr-day-2021-events-20210106-2hlomsyafzerfbzmlhti52wcyi-story.html  

​5 Creative MLK Day Activities to Celebrate Dr. King | The Butterfly Teacher https://www.thebutterflyteacher.com/creative-mlk-day-activities/ 
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