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Civic engagement is the banner of democratic participation at the Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia. The Free Library of Philadelphia’s mission and vision keeps expanding with addition to their new democratic space.  The Parkway Central Library is a majestic building for all: residents, visitors, returning citizens and homeless Philadelphians. It is not just a library! It is a democratic community that serves all. I have become a regular at the library as I seek to rejuvenate both my brain and spirit. I have had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy book presentations, use their career job seeking center as well as learn through historical presentations from civil rights issues to cartography.  On April 12th, 2019 the Parkway Library opened new spacing in which civic engagement continues to flourish.  As many municipalities prepared themselves to run democratic primaries, I urge everyone to find out where your local legislator and or school board candidate stand on the issue of continued funding for libraries and community engagement. Take a moment and find out who is running in your district, what their agenda and most importantly where do she/he stands on public education, adult literacy, ESL literacy and resources for new Americans. Visit your local library and find out what funding deficit does it have? What are the new programs your community can benefit from? Support all and every endeavor by your local library.  I leave you with two magnificent pictures of the People’s Literacy Haven: The Free Library of Philadelphia on the Parkway. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Community Education Entertainment español Food & Culture Health Interviews Military & Veterans Peace People Politics EL CALOR ESTA ENCENDIDO: NUEVO LIBRO DE CUMPLIMIENTO DE LEYES CORPORATIVAS July 4, 2023/No Comments Tom Fox, es una lumina y guia para miles de abogados quienes ejercen en el area corporativa anti corrupcion y Read More A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW June 23, 2023/No Comments A SENSIBLE HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM IS NEEDED NOW A bipartisan sensible humane immigration reform is needed now by our nation. Read More MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! May 23, 2023/No Comments MADRE SOLO UNA:FELICIDADES A TI MADRE! A todas las madres que son nuestras lectoras especialmente a aquellas quienes con mucho Read More Load More End of Content.

Civic Engagement and Community Building “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement , and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” —- Man In The Arena, Theodore Roosevelt, April 13, 1901, Sorbonne, Paris With this motivational quote, Michael Robinson, Director and Facilitator of Temple University’s Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative (NOW) opened the floor to Spring 2019 participants to discuss the how to build a community engagement project in Philadelphia. His intellect and zest for life is contagious, he has set out to build foundational blocks of civic engagement for all participants who represent the rich and diverse mosaic of Philadelphia. Native Philadelphians from the North of the City who have been at the forefront of community based humanistic approach and community building in the devastating drug crisis to a sensitive soul who writes spiritual poetry to uplift all no matter faith, creed and status. On the first full day of Spring 2019– under cloudy skies and steady rain he planted the seeds of Teddy Roosevelt on every participant who has had the transforming experience of getting career and professional development workshops every Thursday evening for two hours. Robinson’s vision is clearly crafted and presented by his creative approach to re engineering the lives of every student who has been accepted into the program. His can-do attitude and his leadership development have planted seeds for a new generation of professionals seeking to contribute and grow through civic engagement, volunteerism and empowerment. This initiative needs to be funded and supported throughout all cities in our Nation. Higher Education Institutions are pillars of our fabric. Contributing to the professional and community development of all citizens is a tangible civic engagement contribution. Read More From This Writer All Post Art Books Business Culture Education Entertainment Food Government Health Interviews Lower West Side Business & Economic Development Medical Military & Veterans Our Community Peace People Sports Who We Are Civic Engagement and Community Building April 13, 2019/No Comments POST TITLE (CAPITAL) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus Read More Register to Vote:  Rise Strong! March 13, 2019/No Comments Register to Vote: Rise Strong! Municipal elections are taking place in many cities across the nation from New York to Read More CALL TO ACTION – CREATING COMMUNITY-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING February 13, 2019/No Comments CALL TO ACTION – CREATING COMMUNITY-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING The recent federal government shutdown has highlighted the imperative need for community Read More