Who: The residents and staff of Columbus Property Management (CPM), a member of Mission First Housing Group, in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Sedgley Plaza Pharmacy.

What: Health & Wellness Fair for Affordable Housing Residents
• Height, Weight, Blood Pressure and BMI screenings
• Workshops on preventative health care
• Take home information on health conditions that may concern residents and their families

When: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 10 am-2 pm

Where: Powelton Gardens, 4052 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Why: CPM manages affordable homes for people in need with a focus on the vulnerable. CPM’s Resident Services department works with residents of its properties to promote and improve wellness and healthy living. Resident Services provides physical fitness opportunities, health screenings and health/wellness education. Resident Services tends to the needs of residents through partnerships with local non-profits that specifically target special populations.

Opportunities: Interview with LaShea Davis, Resident Services Manager, CPM
Interview with Christian Hobson, Resident Services Coordinator, CPM
Interviews with participants/affordable housing residents of CPM

Contact: Becky Lang Staffieri, Communications Manager
Cell: (215) 651-4858
rstaffieri@missionfirsthousing.org

LaShea Davis, Resident Services Manager
Cell: (215) 847-7449
ldavis@columbuspm.org

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MEDIA ADVISORY
For December 9, 2014
Contact: Becky Lang Staffieri
Cell: (215) 651-4858
rstaffieri@missionfirsthousing.org

 

Mission First Housing Group develops and manages affordable, safe and sustainable homes for people in need, with a non-profit, mission-driven focus on the most vulnerable. We ensure our residents have access to resources to help them live independently. We deliver housing that provides long-term benefits to residents and neighborhoods, alike. Mission First is a full-service real estate organization developing high-quality, green community assets across the Mid-Atlantic region. Mission First currently provides affordable housing and services to nearly 3,800 people in over 2,800 units, serving low income populations that include veterans, elderly and the disabled. More information at www.missionfirsthousing.org.