Over half of all adults in Philadelphia, nearly 550,000 people, are considered low literate, meaning they would have trouble filling out a job application or following written directions (Excel Philadelphia). This is a reality that does not sit well with newly launched social business, sitiCare Co. and Philadelphia nonprofit, Center for Literacy (CFL).

CFL is pleased to announce that we're partnering with sitiCare to launch the 'Dining That Gives' program. This week--Monday, May 20th - Monday, May 27th--you can purchase a dining certificate and $5 will directly support CFL's programs and services.

sitiCare organizes restaurants and socially minded people throughout Philadelphia to help them give back to charity. The way it works is every week sitiCare partners with a different charity and tells the story of their impact. Participating restaurants donate $5 each time one of their dining certificates is sold on the siticare website (siticare.com)

The goal of this week's (May 20th - May 27th) partnership is to provide diners who purchase sitiCare certificates with an experience that helps to raise awareness of local literacy needs, and provides funding for adult education programs. For each certificate sold, a $5 donation will be made to Center for Literacy to strengthen programs and services that help adult students earn their GED® test credential, get jobs, go on to post secondary education and training programs, improve their English language skills and take better care of their families.

Enjoy a great meal while making an impact in your city. Grab a date, make lunch plans with a friend, or celebrate a birthday. Each sitiCare certificate is a social tool that gives to those in need and raises awareness of Center for Literacy's mission, while also providing an opportunity to enjoy a great dining experience at some of Philadelphia's best restaurants.

For more information, please visit http://www.siticare.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA (BBBS SEPA) has more than 1,000 children on the waiting list for a mentor. By volunteering just a few hours a month as a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can make a difference in the life of a child. BBBS SEPA is the leading donor and volunteer supported one-to-one youth mentoring program in the state. We need people who can spend time, not money, with children in need of positive role models. Learn more about becoming a mentor at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation Session.

RSVP required: 215-790-9200.

For more information, please visit http://www.bbbssepa.org/site/c.8rJNK0MHJjLYH/b.6284209/k.E19E/Volunteer_to_start_something.htm

Friends support of library programs - Betsy’s program proposals and summer activities schedule - Feel free to submit your own agenda requests - Happy (primary) Election Day! Vote while you’re here and cross two things off your to do list. - We look forward to seeing you.

Help change someone’s life through learning! Lutheran Settlement House’s Community Education and Employment Department is recruiting volunteer tutors to teach in their adult education program.

LSH’s community education program relies on volunteer tutors from the community who are willing to commit two hours per week to help individuals seeking to better themselves. If you are interested in making a difference in someone’s life, there is a learner eagerly awaiting your help!

An information session for all who are interested is scheduled for Tuesday May 21st, 5:30-7:00pm, at LSH’s main site, 1340 Frankford Avenue. For questions or to RSVP for the information session, please contact Tyler at the 215-426-8610 ext. 223, or tbush@lutheransettlement.org

For more information, please visit https://twitter.com/LuthSetHouse

Women's Business Development Center Presents:
NxLeveL® Growth Venture
Wednesday, May 22 - Wednesday, July 31, 2013
1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1124, Philadelphia, PA

This 5 session training program designed to encourage business expansion. It focuses on teaching the art of better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business expansion. Targeted specifically to entrepreneurs who have three years or more experience in running their businesses.

Cost: $425

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SustainableBusinessN/45088801c5/7ee52f6615/a3253587a6

Party in the Playground is a playful, adults-only, cocktail reception to benefit Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres from popular food trucks, cocktails, a scavenger hunt, a silent auction, a photo booth, and the presentation of the 2013 Ida Newman Magic of Play Award to Jim Strazzella, founding President of Smith’s Board of Directors.

*rain or shine

For more information, please visit http://smithplayground.ticketleap.com/party

WORC Presents: Impact Awards
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 5:45 - 8:00 PM
123 South Broad St., 28th Fl, Philadelphia, PA

Join the Women's Opportunity Resource Center (WORC) as they honor Loraine Ballard Morrill, the award-winning Director of News and Community Affairs for Clear Channel Radio, in Philadelphia. She's the host of Insight which airs on WDAS FM Sundays from 6:00-7:00 AM and on Power 99 FM from 7:00-7:30 AM.

Arrive promptly to enjoy cocktails followed by a silent auction to support the continued work at WORC!

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?SustainableBusinessN/45088801c5/7ee52f6615/38a5a42265

Week 5 - Clean Ups, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services

While some doctors advocate robotic hysterectomy, many others are speaking out about the risks and complications including injury to other organs and death. Learn the facts. Do the known risks outweigh the alleged benefits?

Have you been told you need a hysterectomy for fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, prolapse or other common conditions? Find out about the treatment options and how you can locate an expert gynecologist who will work with you to diagnose and resolve your condition and symptoms.

This is a free event.

For more information and to reserve a seat
contact Jacqueline Kabak at 610-667-7757.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For more information, please visit http://www.hersfoundation.org

Always a big event! Please contact Elizabeth for more info at 215-831-2926

Researching and Evaluating Your Business Idea
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Second Step provides you with the tools to evaluate the challenges and feasibility of your business idea through research and planning.

Lt. Burton/ Frankford Hospital 2nd Fl.

Come join our huge Senior Fair sponsored by the Office of State Rep James Clay Jr.. We are having a BBQ and live entertainment, with over twenty community and health providers present to provide information and perform screenings for Osteoporosis, High Blood Pressure, and other health aliments.

Garbage Warrior, is an award-winning documentary about innovative architect, Michael Reynolds and his Earthship design, a building structure that is completely sustainable. Earthships are built using readily-available and discarded materials such as old car and truck tires,empty glass and plastic bottles. Combined with south-facing windows that allow for passive solar gain, the resulting structures can be comfortable without a heating system. Equipped with a rain catchment system to provide water, indoor greenhouses that grow food all year round, and wind- and solar-generated electricity, these homes are able to be completely self-contained without being connected to public water, sewer, or electric systems.

The film screening is free. A ticket to the discussion following the film with Jonah Reynolds is $11.19.

Concessions and discount parking available

For more information please contact: 610.931.0826 or email rashida@lovelovinglove.org


Jonah Reynolds is a world-renowned Earthship builder and educator. Jonah has presented the Earthship design to city government officials, environmental organizations and at educational facilities all over the country and around the world. He teaches at The Phoenix Earthship in New Mexico, a learning academy and visitors’ center at the Sustainable Solutions headquarters. The Earthship Academy is the only fully-sustainable off-grid school in the world that teaches sustainable design. With over 30 years of experience in building and design, Jonah has a unique expertise in the green community.

To register, please visit earthshipphiladelphia.eventbrite.com

In honor of National Day for Missing Children. Parade 12:30PM from Post 224 to Gambrel Recreation Center. Many marching teams participating.

Visit: http://www.rideofdreams.org/calendar.aspx

The restoration of the monument has been completed. We will be holding a re-dedication of it on Memorial Day at 2 pm. All are invited.

It's time to take charge of your health and wellness! Aria will provide our community seniors with monthly insightful tips and information on issues that are directly affection you and your health needs. Breakfast will be provided free of charge. To reserve your seat call 1-877-808-2742.

Horizon House is holding its annual golf fundraiser at the Philmont Country Club. 301 Tomlinson Road Huntingdon Valley, PA. We are looking for volunteers to help with various activities during the fundraiser. We could use volunteers for either 1/2 day or full day. Lunch/dinner will be provided.

This event is either 1/2 day or full day ending at 7:00pm.

For more information, please visit http://hhinc.org/

We have a monthly birthday party. Join us for cake, ice cream, lunch, and live entertainment!

In addition to your favorite KCFC packaged dry goods, we will be selling local, seasonal produce and dairy products to resemble a sample order from the [coming-soon] Buyers Club.

ALL ARE WELCOME. Membership is not required to shop at the Marketplace.
Note: we will be on the second floor of Circle of Hope at Frankford and Norris

https://www.facebook.com/events/253854134757013/?ref=22

CFL is launching a social media campaign in conjunction with our 2013 SpeakOut event. The goal of the social media campaign is to create a sense of community around literacy needs in Philadelphia. Did you know that nearly 500,000 people in Philadelphia are considered low literate, meaning they would have trouble filling out a job application or following written directions? We want to bring to the forefront just how much literacy affects daily life for so many in our region; how CFL is addressing these low literacy concerns; and of course share individual student stories.

For each person who changes his or her Facebook profile picture to the “I Speak Out for Literacy" graphic or uses the Twitter #SpeakOut2013 on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Firstrust Bank will donate $50 to CFL, up to a total of $15,000!

170 people have joined the “SpeakOut 2013 Social Media Challenge” on Facebook alone, pledging to change their profile pictures. That translates into $8,500 of our $15,000 goal. With your help, we can reach this goal and strengthen CFL's ability to serve thousands of adult learners in Philadelphia. Join the SpeakOut movement today!

How YOU can help:

On Facebook:

1. Like the Center for Literacy page on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CenterforLiteracy

2. Join the “SpeakOut Social Media Challenge” event (this will ensure you are counted toward the $15,000 goal)

3. Change your profile picture to the “I SpeakOut for Literacy” graphic that you see in the event

4. Share the SpeakOut 2013 event with your Facebook friends and invite them to change their profile picture.

On Twitter:

1. Follow @Center4Literacy on Twitter

2. Tweet why you speak out for literacy using #SpeakOut2013

3. Retweet CFL’s tweets

For more information, please visit http://www.centerforliteracy.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA (BBBS SEPA) has more than 1,000 children on the waiting list for a mentor. By volunteering just a few hours a month as a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can make a difference in the life of a child. BBBS SEPA is the leading donor and volunteer supported one-to-one youth mentoring program in the state. We need people who can spend time, not money, with children in need of positive role models. Learn more about becoming a mentor at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation Session.

RSVP required: 215-790-9200.

For more information, please visit http://www.bbbssepa.org/site/c.8rJNK0MHJjLYH/b.6284209/k.E19E/Volunteer_to_start_something.htm

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA (BBBS SEPA) has more than 1,000 children on the waiting list for a mentor. By volunteering just a few hours a month as a Big Brother or Big Sister, you can make a difference in the life of a child. BBBS SEPA is the leading donor and volunteer supported one-to-one youth mentoring program in the state. We need people who can spend time, not money, with children in need of positive role models. Learn more about becoming a mentor at an upcoming Volunteer Orientation Session.

RSVP required: 215-790-9200.

For more information, please visit http://www.bbbssepa.org/site/c.8rJNK0MHJjLYH/b.6284209/k.E19E/Volunteer_to_start_something.htm

- The ultimate goal is to create a process that enhances the community's ability to solve issues surrounding truancy, domestic violence, child safety and substance abuse.

Join The Philadelphia Foundation for a workshop in which nonprofit staffers can learn the pros and cons of placing their computer hardware and software "in the cloud."

https://www.philafound.org/NewsEvents/ViewArticle/tabid/1064/ArticleId/75/Friday-May-31-2013-Cloud-Computing-Basics-What-Every-Nonprofit-Needs-to-Know.aspx

The Greater Philadelphia TourdeCure® is one of the area’s premier cycling events, gathering everyone from recreational riders to experienced cyclists who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. Set in Bucks and Montgomery counties, the Philly Tour provides three routes, full SAG support, and themed rest stops stocked with an array of rider friendly food and beverages. To celebrate completing the course, Tour’s finish line celebration greets riders with delicious food, lively entertainment and a health and fitness festival. So grab your family, friends and coworkers and join us as we raise money to help stop diabetes, America's fastest growing disease.

Take the Ride of Your Life and sign up today!

5K community walk run to support the C.H.I.C.K.S. health and wellness program for girls. Registration begins at 8am race begins at 9am. Open and free to the public. Contact Joan Todd 215-535- ext 182. jtodd@cvca-pa.org

On June 1st, South Philly residents are invited to celebrate diversity, health and the one year anniversary of the UnitedHealthcare Multicultural Center opening. Join the fun with activities such as face painting and zumba. Bring the family for a free health or dental screening. At 2:00 p.m., sit in on the professional cycling team’s bike clinic or wish them good luck in the Philly Cycling Classic. With summer around the corner, kick-off the warm weather with your friends, family and community at the Multicultural Center.

For more information, please visit acuellar@uhc.com

Join the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund and help " Strike Out " Cancer ! All proceeds benefit the AstraZeneca HOPE Lodge and the Coaches vs Cancer. The festivities include ball park food and an open bar of domestic beer and wine,.

Presentation at 1:30 PM: "A Salute to Old Glory: the Story of the American Flag" by Kerry Bryan

From the only top tier regional orchestra that still provides all concerts at no charge, The Lower Merion Symphony Orchestra will play Braham's Symphony Number 2 on Sunday, June 2 at Rosemont College. A featured soloist from the Philadelphia Orchestra is to be announced. For more information, visit: http://www.lowermerionsymphony.org.

Join fellow supporters of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House at the 13th Annual Hit 'Em for the House golf outing. Golf packages include lunch, open bar, dinner and an evening program. Featuring our annual golf ball drop raffle, silent auction, and much more!

Golf Classic to support programs of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America