Who: Staff from Columbus Property Management (CPM), a member of Mission First Housing Group, and its residents of its affordable housing units

What: Philly Spring Clean-up

When/Where: Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 10 am-2 pm
10 am-12 pm: Clean-up
Meeting at CWEP, 2801 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia

12-2 pm: Volunteer BBQ
Philadelphia Brewing Company, 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia

Why: Each Spring, the City of Philadelphia holds its annual “Philly Spring Clean-up Day”. CPM has partnered with residents from Kings Highway, New Kensington CDC (NKCDC) and the Somerset Neighbors for Better Living (SNBL) for this year’s project. The plan is to clean up the East & West sides on Somerset St. from Kensington Ave to Trenton Ave.

A community cookout and children’s activities will be held after the cleanup.

Opportunities:

Interview with Christian Hobson, Resident Services Coordinator, CPM
Interview with Janean Owens, Resident Services Coordinator, CPM
Interviews with participants/affordable housing residents of CPM
Photos of participants cleaning up the neighborhood and at BBQ

 

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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 3,000 people in over 2,500 units, serving low income populations that include veterans, elderly and the disabled. More information at www.missionfirsthousing.org.