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Peace In The Hood - Accomplishments
ACTIVITIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2004 -2005:
  • Established the wearing of and continual distribution of green awareness ribbons to memorialize the children from our communities who have lost their lives to violence and as a commitment to protect the one who are still here
  • Coordinated bi-weekly planning meetings and several community meetings
  • Received formal recognition from the School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Town Watch, and Principal of Overbrook HS
  • July 17, 2004: hosted the Peace In The Hood: UMOJA PHILLY STARS B-BALL & TALENT COMPETITION in conjunction with Charlie Mack Party4Peace Celebrity Weekend at the Myers Recreation Center
  • Coordinated prayer vigil and community greet & welcome for Overbrook students before school on September 8th, first full day of school
  • Coordinated PEACE IN THE HOOD BACK-TO-SCHOOL COOK-OUT for 2,000 students of Overbrook High School and community supporters [view photos]

 


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