MEDIA ADVISORY

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

Who:
The residents and staff of Mission First Housing Group, in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Sedgley Plaza Pharmacy.

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

When:
TODAY, March 11, 2015 from 12-3 pm

Where:
Powelton Heights, 4113 Warren Street, Philadelphia, PA (Community Room, 2nd Floor)

Why:
Mission First Housing Group develops and manages affordable homes for people in need, with a focus on the vulnerable. Our Resident Services department works with residents across our portfolio, providing a combination of case management, community events, and educational programs to help individuals and families overcome challenges and meet their goals. Mission First’s services are organized around key themes, including health and wellness. Programming in this area includes physical fitness opportunities, health screenings and health/wellness education.

Opportunities:
Photos and Interviews with participants/affordable housing residents of Powelton Heights
Interview with Mission First’s Resident Services team

Contact: Becky Lang Staffieri, Communications Manager
Cell: (215) 651-4858
rstaffieri@missionfirsthousing.org
*PRESS MUST CONTACT UPON ARRIVAL TO GET ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING.

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

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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 3,100 units, serving low income populations that include veterans, elderly and the disabled. More information at www.missionfirsthousing.org.