Weekly Newsletter-Monday January 14, 2013

Weekly Newsletter Week of January 14, 2013 Join Us Online! Vote for PathWays PA's DoGooder Video Today! Voting concludes at the end of January. The Philly DoGooder competition was created to bring together community organizations with filmmakers to help raise awareness for the organizations, access skilled resources, and deliver messages in a new, creative manner. Five winners will receive up to $50,000 in in-kind services to address areas of need within their organization Voters can cast a vote once per day. Watch our video and VOTE HERE!  This Week's Issues to Watch :: PLEASE VOTE FOR OUR DOGOODER VIDEO TODAY! :: FREE FLU VACCINES FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS! :: CORBETT TO EXPAND MEDICAID? :: NOMINATE A WOMAN FOR THE RUBY AWARD :: MARK THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE :: DISMANTLE THE AGING WAIVER PROGRAM :: HEALTH CARE REFORM AUDIO CONFERENCE :: PATHWAYS PA VISTAs AND CENTER FOR FAMILIES FOOD DRIVE

Free Flu Vaccines for Restaurant Workers! It isn't too Late Sign up to get your flu shot!  Tuesday, January 22 from 12:00PM-4:00PM at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Center for Urban Health. 211 South 9th St, Suite 313 (across the street from the NeuroScience Hospital) 93% of restaurant workers in Philadelphia do not have access to health insurance or earned sick days. As a result 2/3 of restaurant workers have reported having to work while sick. The lack of sick days afforded to restaurant workers creates a breeding ground for a public health crisis during flu season.  Also, you can sign the petition asking Councilman Jim Kenney to Support Earned Sick Days for all Philadelphians! Do You Want Governor Corbett to Take the Deal on Medicaid Expansion in PA? The new health care law allows states to expand Medicaid to everyone making up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level in 2014. ($15,302 for an individual and $31,155 for a family of 4). More than half a million uninsured Pennsylvanians would get health care coverage. The expansion would bring over $17 billion dollars into Pennsylvania and allow us to create much-needed jobs in the long-term care workforce. If you support this change, sign the letter and join the January 16 conference call from 12:30PM to 5:30PM to learn more about the numbers. Nominate a Woman for the Ruby Award Today! Soroptimist International of Bucks County is looking for nominees for the Ruby Award:  For Women Helping Women.  The award honors women who have worked to improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer work. the deadline is March 8. The nomination form is accessible by clicking the link. PathWays PA in the News: December 17, 2012: Lincoln National Corporation Gives PathWays PA $5,000 for MathWorks Program Read More December 13, 2012:Pamela Godwin: People on the MoveRead More  December 10, 2012: PathWays PA Receives $10,000 Donation Read More   December 6, 2012: PathWays PA particpates in Phillies Giving Week Read More December 2, 2012: Housing Costs in Philadelphia More Than Federal Poverty Level Suggests Read More November 27, 2012:  PathWays PA participating in #GivingTuesday Read More November 23, 2012: Councilman Seeks Support for Paid Sick Days Read More November 19, 2012: Philadelphia Lawmaker Says He'll Try Again for Broad Paid Sick Leave Law-Read More November 19, 2012: Councilman Greenlee says Paid Sick Days Bill to be Introduced in January Read More Mark the 40th Anniversary of  Roe v. Wade  A series of events will be held Tuesday, January 22 at Noon A lunchtime visibility event will be held at Broad St. and Walnut St. Signs will be available, but you can always bring your own. Sign up to attend Later that evening "Cocktails for Roe" will be held from 5PM-7PM at the Milkboy located at 1100 Chestnut St. RSVP Dont' Dismantle The PA Aging Waiver Program Years ago, when Pennsylvania determined that it made economic sense to shift from almost total reliance on nursing homes to more home and community based services (HCBS), it secured an Aging Waiver from the federal government and built its system for HCBS upon the 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs).  This change saved money while keeping more seniors where they wanted to be: in their own homes and communities. Today, due to funding, cuts, re-allocations and regulatory changes, AAAs no longer provides aging waivers effectively. Without the AAAs able to provide these services, many seniors are left with no choice but moving into expensive nursing care facilities against their will.  Learn more from our friends at theCampaign for What Works. Then ask your legislator and DPW  (1-800-692-7462) to stop hurting seniors! Health Care Reform Audio Conference: Part-Time Workers Thursday, January 24 from 3:00PM-4:15PM. CLASP, Families USA, and the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education will discuss the implications of the new healthcare law on part-time workers. Guest Speakers Include: Cheryl Fish-Parcham-Families USA Ken Jacobs-UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education Carrie Gleason-Retail Action Project Register PathWays PA AmeriCorps VISTAsand Center for Families Food Drive The PathWays PA VISTAs are participating in a month long food drive with the PathWays PA Center for Families and they need our help. Donations of cereals, snack foods, and non-perishable items are needed and can be dropped off at the PathWays PA home office located at 310 Amosland Rd. Holmes, PA 19043.  For questions, please call (610) 543-5022 ext. 222 or emailjwilliams@pathwayspa.org  Adult Education Classes   PathWays PA will be holding a series of Adult Education classes for Adult Learners seeking to obtain GED Certification and improve their literacy skills. These classes will be held this fall at PathWays PA's corporate office in Holmes, PA, as well as the CareerLink in Chester, PA. Further information can be obtained by contacting Lauren Rodino at 610-543-5022 x 258. Click here for more info  PathWays PA Named Non-Profit of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce!

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