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Summer 2016 A GUIDE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY TABLE OF Contents COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS HEALTHCARE WELCOME .................................. 2 COMMUNITY RELATIONS ............. 3 LOCATION INFORMATION ...........17 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS .. 4 Medical Care FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .. 5 Family Practice .....................18 Women and Infants ...............19 CAREER Dental Care ............................ 20 Specialty Health Services Job Training .......................... 6 Heart Health .........................21 Hiring and Employment .......... 7 Other .................................. 22 Small Business Development .. 8 ARTS AND CULTURE EDUCATION Temple Libraries .................. 24 Middle and High School Community Arts ....................25 STEM ...................................10 Performing Arts ................... 26 After School .........................12 Student Financial Services ....12 Job Training ..........................14 SAFETY AND SECURITY Arts Education Important Numbers ............. 28 Music Instruction ..................15 Media Arts............................15 SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT Adult Senior Support Programs ..... 30 Adult Education ....................16 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Welcome THE OFFICE OF Community Relations Dear neighbor: Through supporting volunteerism and partnering with leading community organizations, Temple’s Office of Community Relations is a gateway to the many Temple University runs hundreds of programs for the community, resources the university offers its neighbors. Located on Cecil B. Moore Avenue but we haven’t promoted them well to our neighbors. in the heart of North Philadelphia, the office manages community engagement. Take our Kornberg School of Dentistry, which provides several free screening programs and steeply discounted dental care to more COMMUNITY RELATIONS OUTREACH PROGRAMS than 22,000 patients each year. Open and accessible to everyone— from infants to senior citizens—Temple Dental delivers the highest The Office of Community Relations helps local non-profit and standard of care to neighboring residents, utilizing cutting-edge faith-based institutions located in the university’s catchment area technology to meet all of your oral health needs, from basic Acres of secure teams of Temple volunteers for short term projects. The examinations to advanced oral surgery. Diamonds office also works to encourage community engagement among Temple’s student body. If you’re interested in African American history, you can explore the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection, a leading center for Call 215-204-7913 or email [email protected]. the study of the history and culture of people of African descent. Pan-African It features more than 500,000 items, including books, manuscripts, Studies PASCEP offers low-cost, noncredit continuing education sheet music, pamphlets, journals, newspapers, posters and Community classes, including GED diploma preparation and professional photographs, as well as artifacts, such as statues and busts. Education development programs. Read more on page 18. Program Call 215-204-1993 or visit temple.edu/pascep. Have you heard of the Temple 20/20 Scholarship? It awards partial (PASCEP) scholarships to students from the four zip codes around Main Campus. Dozens of talented, young North Philadelphians have Every spring the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Farmers Market, located already benefited from it. between Broad and 13th Streets, offers a wide variety of fresh Annual produce and other foods. The market accepts payment via the As Temple’s president, I want all our neighbors to know about our Farmer’s Market Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Farmers’ resources. Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Philly Food Bucks. Our relationship with you is very important and I look forward to Call 215-204-7913 or email [email protected]. strengthening our friendship in the years to come. Sincerely, Neil D. Theobald President, Temple University 2 3 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FREQUENTLY CALLED Numbers FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions Admissions ................................................................. 215-204-7200 How can I find out more about community programs at Temple University? Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection .............215 204-4732 The Office of Community Relations is your link to Temple University and all of the community programs, resources and services we provide. For more Community Updates Hotline .......................................215-204-0044 information, call 215-204-7913 or visit temple.edu/community. Kornberg School of Dentistry’s Dental Clinic ................215-707-2880 How do I find out more about the admissions process? Legal Aid .....................................................................215-204-1800 Each year, Temple offers tours and visits for prospective students and Liacouras Center ..........................................................215-204-2400 their families. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions by North Broad Physical Therapy Center ..........................215-707-8877 calling 215-204-7200. Office of Community Hiring and Outreach ...................215-204-0677 Does Temple offer meeting space for local organizations? Office of Community Relations.................................... 215-204-7913 Yes. Temple offers space to neighboring community groups to hold meetings PASCEP .......................................................................215-204-1993 and other events. Scheduling is handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact Ramona McCants at 215-204-2236 or [email protected]. Paley Library ............................................................215-204-8212 Tax Assistance .............................................................215-204-5601 How can I find out about job training, hiring and employment? Temple Health .................................................... 1-800-TEMPLE-MED Temple offers training workshops, job fairs and other employment programs for neighboring residents to help them advance in their current careers or Temple Performing Arts Center ...................................215-204-9860 land a new job. See pages 8 and 9 for resources and events. Temple University Police Who can I contact about student behavior in the neighborhood? For immediate assistance .....................................215-204-1234 For non-urgent matters, or to provide confidential information about student To report criminal activity (24-hour hotline) .........215-204-6493 behavior, email us at [email protected] or call 215-204-6493 (available 24 hours). Please be advised that comments and questions are reviewed once daily, Monday through Friday. Who do I contact about crime or an urgent matter? If you want to report a crime in progress or need Every attempt has been made to include the most up-to-date urgent help, call 911 immediately. See page 30 information throughout this guide. Our offerings and programs for more information. are constantly expanding and evolving; therefore, some of the phone numbers or emails may have changed. If you have corrections or additions, please call 215-204-2941 or email [email protected]. 4 5 CAREER CAREER Whether you’re looking to improve your job skills or start a new MEET MICHAEL ROBINSON, director career, Temple University offers several programs to help you of community outreach and hiring in take charge of your future. Temple’s Office of Human Resources. Michael Robinson manages employment outreach and job readiness training for JOB TRAINING nearby residents. He also serves as Senior Pastor of Greater Enon Missionary Every month, Temple offers free job readiness workshops. These Baptist Church, 1854 N. 22nd St., in North Philadelphia, just minutes Monthly Job sessions provide local job seekers with information and resources from Main Campus. Readiness to help gain a competitive edge in the job market. Topics include Workshops interviewing skills, office etiquette and more. Call 215-204-0677 or email [email protected]. HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT This program provides instruction for unemployed members of New Choices the community who want to return to work. Coaches will work to This free event takes place each May in McGonigle Hall, Career help participants gain paid entry-level positions in technology Neighborhood 1800 N. Broad St., and offers a range of opportunities from entry Development and health-related fields and offer mentorship support. Job Fair level to executive management. Call 215-204-7491 or email [email protected]. Call 215-204-0677 or email [email protected]. The New Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is a free, eight-week Temple’s Community Outreach and Hiring initiative helps professional development course for local unemployed job Community community residents find jobs through career-related events New seekers (or current working professionals) seeking employment Outreach and like job training workshops and the annual job fair. Opportunities or a career transition. Training is offered twice a year. Participants Hiring Workshop To check out job openings at Temple, visit careers.temple.edu. (NOW) are recruited via direct inquiries, referrals from NOW alumni and other community referral sources. Call 215-204-0677 or email [email protected]. Training provides students with the skills to apply for jobs as Community Community Health Workers. Eligible students can earn a tuition Health scholarship for this training, which