ANTI-POVERTY WEEK 2009
November 15th- 21st

Arts and Activism
When: Sunday, Nov 15th 4:00 PM
Where: The Rotunda
Connect your inner artist and activist with inspiring exhibits, performances, and a workshop from a wide array of Philadelphia organizations, individuals, and students including: the Mural Arts Program, Project HOME, Spiral Q, Excelano, LIFT-Philadelphia, JJ Tizou, and more.
Please RSVP here.

A Fresh Perspective: Dinner Discussion with Formerly Homeless Youth
When: Monday, November 16th 7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Where: Civic House
Join formerly homeless youth from Philadelphia for dinner and discussion about issues surrounding the child welfare system and youth homelessness.
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Community and Cooperation: Women Working to Alleviate Poverty
Where: Penn Women's Center
When: Tuesday, Nov 17th, 6:30 pm
Community and Cooperation: Women Working to Alleviate Poverty
Lauren Hansen-Flaschen, a former Penn staff member and student, and Jean Lee, a Penn alum, will show and discuss documentaries they made while investigating issues of poverty as they uniquely apply to women.  Jean Lee’s documentary explores poverty in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.  Lauren Hansen-Flaschen filmed her documentary in a rural community in Bangladesh, and through her work, she follows the progress of a community cooperative that seeks to empower women toward self-sufficiency.
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Habitat Coffeehouse
When: Wednesday, November 18th
Where: The Castle
Details forthcoming.
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Lunch and a Lecture: Dr. Marybeth Gasman
Where: Civic House
When: Thursday, November 19th, 12:30 pm
Dr. Marybeth Gasman, from the Graduate School of Education, will present a lecture on issues of economic access related to higher education. Dr. Gasman is the author of the award-winning book, Envisioning Black Colleges, among others.
Please RSVP here.

Interfaith Discussion: Faith, Poverty, and Service �
When: Thursday, Nov 19th, 6:30 pm
Where: Hillel
This event is to engage in a rich discussion about the role faith plays in service and work for justice in our communities. Please join us as we reflect on this question as members of diverse faith traditions.
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Public Housing Tour with Dennis Culhane
Where:  Civic House (initial meeting place)
When: Friday Nov. 20th, 2:30 pm
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Poverty Reality Tour with Kensington Welfare Rights Union
Where:  Civic House (initial meeting place)
When: Friday Nov. 20th, 2:30 pm
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Saturday of Service
When: Saturday, November 21st
Service opportunities provided by APO and Penn Weekend Service Council.
Details forthcoming.
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