COUNCIL MEMBERS HELP BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR PHILADELPHIA YOUTH

In Cherelle Parker, Council News, Darrell L. Clarke, Derek Green, Jannie Blackwell, Kenyatta Johnson, Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez, Mark Squilla, News, Uncategorized by admin

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In early weeks of December, Philadelphia City Council members were very busy ensuring that as many Philadelphians as possible –  especially our children – enjoyed a safe, memorable holiday.

Some examples:

Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District) aka Councilman Santa joined Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney aka Mayor Buddy the Elf spread some holiday cheer at Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle and in Burke Playground. (Photos: Mayor’s Office)

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District) held a Holiday Toy Drive for children in his district at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. (Photos: Jared Piper/PHL Council Fellow)

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell (3rd District) hosted her 12th Annual Dinner and Toy Drive for the Homeless at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (Photos: Bill Z. Foster)

 

Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) distributed bicycles donated by C2HM and assembled by Neighborhood Bike Works to students at Duckrey School who improved their academic performance. (Photos: Jared Piper/PHL Council Fellow)

Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez (7th District) and the Philadelphia Police Department‘s 25th District (and of course, Santa Claus) hosted a holiday party for students at Issac Shepherd Elementary School. (Photos: Office of Maria Quiñones-Sanchez)

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) distributed bicycles donated by C2HM and assembled by Neighborhood Bike Works to students at Ben Franklin Elementary School. (Photos: Jared Piper/PHL Council Fellow)

Councilman Derek Green (At Large) distributed bicycles donated by C2HM and assembled by Neighborhood Bike Works to outstanding students at KIPP Philadelphia Schools. (Photos: Bill Z. Foster)

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) hosted her 16th Annual Warmth in Winter Finale at  School District of Philadelphia headquarters.

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