We’re teaming up with The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement, the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males, the Office of Public Engagement & Neighborhood Affairs, and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, for a Child Support, Custody, and Paternity Workshop.
This session will include a special presentation from the Director of Child Support Enforcement from the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, offering valuable insight and guidance.
📅 May 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Martin Luther King Recreation Center
📍 Action Center 5
Come informed. Leave with answers.
Step with purpose. Walk for peace.
Join DSN on Tuesday, May 12 at 5 PM for a Peace Walk beginning at York & Cleveland Street. Community care starts on the ground together.
Real solutions start with listening!
The Overdose Response Unit and GVI program developed the JJOP initiative to bring young people to the table to learn how we can weave overdose prevention and substance use education throughout the justice system.
#healthycities
We closed out National Second Chance Month with our banner event, the Reentry Job Fair in partnership with Temple U. which had over 600 participants!
Our Job Fair included dozens of free ID renewals via Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Philadelphia Municipal IDs, and over 50 employers and resource providers including banking, health and education resources. This is equity of access and service with dignity in action.
Thank you to our partners for working with us for a successful event, Director Assata Michelle, MARJ for her continued leadership and Michael Robinson (Temple U) and Jeff Abramowitz of the Petey Greene Foundation.
We closed out National Second Chance Month with our banner events: our Resource Fair with 250 participants and our Reentry Job Fair in partnership with Temple U. which had over 600 participants!
The job fair included dozens of free ID renewals via Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Philadelphia Municipal IDs, and over 50 employers and resource providers.
Thank you to our partners for working with us for a successful event, our Executuve Director Assata Michelle, and our Dir. of Communications & Strategic Partnerships Desmond McKinson for organizing this event with Mike Robinson and Temple University!
There is officially just ONE WEEK left before TCIG applications close!⏰
Calling all community based nonprofits and grassroots organizations, we want YOU to apply to TCIG before next week’s deadline!
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure funding to support and expand the work you’re already doing!
Food, brotherhood, and conversations that matter.
Join DSN and the African American Male Wellness Agency tomorrow from 6PM–8PM for a Men’s Wellness Event at 5901 Market Street, Suite 106, Philadelphia, PA 19139.
As part of Second Chance Month, we partnered with Commissioner Omar Sabir to ensure that individuals impacted by the criminal legal system understand their right to vote.
With voter registration deadlines approaching on May 4th and a May 19th Primary election this civic engagement event was critical for Natl. 2nd Chance Month.
Special thanks to our partners Celeste Trusty, 2nd Chance Voters, Senator Sharif Street, Dr. Shondell Revell, and ODAAT!
Human trafficking awareness and prevention takes a united effort.
Today at 2:30PM, an event highlighting collaboration, advocacy, and action is taking place at Philadelphia City Hall in partnership with Mayor Parker, the Office of Public Safety, Councilmember Nina Ahmad, and key stakeholders in the human trafficking awareness and prevention space.
Together, we continue working toward meaningful change, increased awareness, and stronger prevention efforts across our communities.💙
