December 2010

Issue 20

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C O A L I T I O N M E M B E R S

Audrey Allen

Paul Bailey

Tyrone Benson

Alexzina Bryant

Hanna Bryant

Rodney Buckson

Carl Burman

Spencer Canty

Andre Crews

Agnes Currie

Melvin Davis

Clayton Dendy

Stephanie Dixon

Bruce Durham

Chad Enos

Gregory Garrison

Donna Gass

Ron George

Ida Glenn

Cassandra Graves

Constance Harris Crews

Mark Harrison

Lillian Hood

Joanne Jones

Vernon Keith Montague

Marsha J. Moore

Daryl Nelson

Carol Payne

Joe Purnell

Christine Riddick

Joanne Robinson

Myra Robinson

Michael Ross

Eric Sabin Sims

A’za Sims

ChrisAnne Smith

Yvette S. Smith

Tara E. Smith

Robert Stone

Marsha W. Wall

Cassandra Whiters

Roger Wilkerson

Officer Joe Young

A P R O J E C T O F Y O A C AA P R O J E C T O F Y O A C A PP

Turn In Your Gun Campaign:

SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Over 90 guns were turned in on Saturday,

November 13, 2010 during the most recent

Turn In Your Gun Campaign. Major

partners this year included Senator

Anthony Williams and the University

of Pennsylvania Hospital (Penn Medicine),

who provided financial and in-kind

services. Many hand guns were turned in,

including 45 calibers, 9 mm., 357, and

several sawed-off shot guns.

The SWCAG, 12th Police District,

YOACAP, and Power 99 FM continue to

work together to reduce violence in our

neighborhoods. Councilwoman Jannie

Blackwell, State Representative Kenyatta

Johnson, and staff from Senator Williams’s

office came past. Among the latter were

Donald Cave and Ali Robinson, who

remained throughout the entire event to

show support and lend a helpful hand.

The next Turn In Your Gun Campaign is scheduled for Saturday, December 4, 2010 at

Chew Playground (1800 Ellsworth Street) in South Philadelphia. Major partners for this

event are State Representative Kenyatta Johnson (Peace Not Guns), the University of

Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine), and the Laborers’ District Council – Local 332.

From left: Senator Anthony Williams’s staff, Donald Cave &

son and Ali Robinson (back); SWCAG’s President Marsha

Wall and Vice President, Dr. Cassandra Graves; and long-

standing SWCAG members Hanna Bryant, Andre Crews,

and Woody Beale pose after the November 13th event at

Kingsessing Recreation Center. The SWCAG presented

Woody with an appreciation award and watch. Others not in

this picture, but present at the event were Officer Joe Young,

Constance Crews, Miracle Moore (Marsha Moore’s

daughter), Clayton Dendy, Roger Wilkerson, Carl Burman,

Rasheen Crews, and Nathaniel Lee. A special thanks to all

SWCAG members for their hard work and dedication.

WE LOVE YOU, MS. MARSHA

As many

residents may know,

our beloved Marsha

Moore was attacked

in her home a few

weeks ago.

For many years,

Mrs. Moore has

sacrificed her life to

help others. Why

someone would intentionally hurt her is

hard to understand. We are asking

everyone to pray for Mrs. Moore and her

family. She needs our support as she

recovers. Cards or support for the Moore

Family should be mailed to the 12th Police

District, attention to Officer Joseph Young.

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Free Computer Training

To RSVP and give your input, call

215.851.1968

Senator Anthony Williams’s Employment

Seminar: December 8th, 2010

Kingsessing Recreation Center — 6:00 PM

Call Donald Cave at 215.492.2980

Donate a new or gently worn coat with love

for children, youth and adults for the

holidays: Drop offs are the 12th Police

District (64th & Woodland Ave.) and

YOACAP (1207 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor)

Non Profit Seminar: December 15, 2010

Univ. of the Sciences (42nd & Woodland Ave.)

Call Jonathan Williams at 215.492.2980

Youth Basketball (for girls & boys) Call 215.939.6283 Ms. Connie Crews Free HIV Testing (give code 99 when you call) Call 215.724.7430 Ms. Hanna Bryant

Town Watch Integrated Services Call 215.686.1422 Ms. Tara Smith

Interested in Becoming A Block Captain Call 267.939.2366 Mr. Clayton Dendy 18+ Interested in finding a job Call 215.729.2389 Ms. Marsha Wall

Abstinence Program Call 215.239.8668 Mr. Roger Wilkerson

State Representative Kenyatta Johnson Call 215.726.4613 Mr. Roi Ligon State Representative Ron Waters Office Call 215.748.6712 Mr. Helen Walker

12th Police District—Community Officer Call 215.686.3122 Officer Joe Young

Senator Anthony Williams’s Office Call 215.492.2980 Mr. Donald Cave Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia Call 1.888.570.2583 Hotline

Any problem that the City can help with: Call 311 City of Philadelphia

Full version of the SW Resource Guide Call 215.851.1836 Virginia Rivero-Descailleaux

YOACAP’s Youth Book Club (15-18 yrs. old) Call 215.851.1968 Tajuana Wall

F.Y.I.F.Y.I.

WALKING THE WALK By Nathaniel Lee

State Senator Anthony

Hardy Williams recently held

his 10th Annual “Walking the

Walk” Walk and Fitness Fair

at Laura Sims Playground

located at 63rd & Walnut Sts.

in West Phila. The event began

at about 8 a.m. with a brisk

stretching session where the

Senator energized participants

with jokes and accolades. The Senator’s wife and mother were

also in attendance supporting the many constituents from

Philadelphia and surrounding areas (Darby & Yeadon).

The walk, the brainchild of the Senator who battled with his

own health problems, was conceived to help others physically

transform themselves and improve their general health. The

Southwest Community Advisory Community Group (SWCAG)

was well represented as President Marsha Wall, Vice President,

Cassandra Graves, and several other members (Clayton Dendy,

Rasheen Crews, Nathaniel Lee,) walked in support of the

Senator’s Efforts. Duerward Beale, Executive Director of

YOACAP, along with State Representatives Kenyatta Johnson

and Ronald G. Waters, walked the 3.1 mile course that looped

in and around Cobbs Creek Parkway into the county and back

into Philadelphia. The event was not only an opportunity to

learn about health and fitness, but served as an opportunity for

members of the community to unite and fellowship while

exercising, walking, line dancing, and mingling in vendors area.

SWCAG’s Marsha Wall, Rasheen

Crews, Dr. Cassandra Graves, and

YOACAP’s Woody Beale

Hanna Bryant:

A TRUE HUMAN SERVICES’ PROFESSIONAL

Born in Germany to a German mother and an African American father who was in

the military, Hannelore Bryant –or Hanna, as we call her- came to the United States

when she was 9 years old. She has traveled extensively at a young age before settling

in Southwest Philadelphia for the past 30 years. Ms. Hanna is widowed and has a

daughter, Anna, who she raised in Southwest Philadelphia.

Ms. Hanna has been educated in the Human Services field, and she worked with a

number of community organizations before joining Neighborhoods United Against

Drugs (NUAD), where she has been working for the past five years. She continues

to work for NUAD as a HIV/AIDS Counselor & Tester. As a member of the SWCAG and part of the NUAD team,

Ms. Hanna serves her community using her extensive training and education in Human Services, and is dedicated to

helping improve the quality of life and HIV health awareness in Southwest Philadelphia.

STILL STANDING By Dr. Cassandra Graves

Dr. Evelyn Graves, noted as a pioneer in the creative

and performing arts, is celebrating 40 years in the com-

munity empowering generations of African American

families basic necessities of life with food, housing,

cultural arts, education, spirituality and hope in targeted

areas of West Philadelphia and Delaware County. Dr.

Graves successfully helped thousands of youth and

adults dream

beyond their

stations in life

reaching

expectations

that positively

impacted the

community and

the world. She

created 37

programs in

West Philadelphia

and Delaware County.

Hundreds of artists, students, along with state and

local government celebrated Dr. Graves on Sunday,

November 14, 2010 at 4 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel City

Line in Philadelphia, in a gala celebration banquet. The

celebration theme, “Still Standing,” was filled with in-

spirational music, sacred dance, and the performing arts

guided by Mistress of Ceremony Rev. Louise Williams

Bishop.

Enroll your 14-18 year-old

child into YOACAP’s

Youth Development Program…

PROJECT BUILDBUILDBUILD

A two-year experience

that builds the assets of youth

and their families.

For more information,

please call Ebony Joyner at

215.851.1857