Office of Congressman Dwight Evans – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Thu, 30 May 2024 19:46:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Federal Resources & Job Fair – Jun 8 https://phennd.org/update/federal-resources-job-fair-jun-8/ Thu, 30 May 2024 19:46:05 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=83826 Congressman Dwight Evans invites you to the fifth annual Federal Resources and Job Fair  scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, 19147. On-site parking will be available!

Employers participating in the job-fair portion of the event will include: SEPTA, UPS, Philadelphia International Airport, IRS, Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, Philadelphia Housing Authority, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs/Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home, and InspiriTec, Inc.

In addition, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will hold a Medicare breakout information session at 11 a.m., including a question-and-answer period.

Federal, state and local agencies at the fair to provide information on available resources will include: CMS; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; U.S. Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; Pennsylvania Air National Guard; Pennsylvania State Police; Philadelphia Technician Training Institute; Veterans Multi-Service Center; and Heroic Gardens.

Click here to learn more and RSVP.

]]> Federal Services and Job Fair – Jun 3 https://phennd.org/update/federal-services-and-job-fair-jun-3/ Sat, 20 May 2023 20:05:09 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=81629 Congressman Dwight Evans invites you to attend the 4th Annual Federal Services and Job Opportunities Fair on Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Training Center, 1301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Federal and Local Government Resources (Housing, Medica, Social Security, US Citizens and immigration, Senior Services …and more

Veteran Services – VA Claims Assistance, VA Healthcare Enrollment, Real Estate Tax Exemption, Vet Center on Site Counseling, DD-214 and Military Records Requests, Housing and Employment Requests

Job Opportunities – US Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, US Coast Guard, DHS-CISA, Transportation Security Administration (TSA/DHS), US Census, Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, InspiriTec, Inc., SEPTA, UPS, US Post Office, ….and more

Reserve a spot.

]]> Tax Information Session – Mar 18 https://phennd.org/update/tax-information-session-mar-18/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:05:24 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=81132 Attend this event and learn the latest about local, state, and federal taxes. Agency representatives on site to answer your questions.

Join us Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM to learn the latest about local, state and federal taxes. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with a variety of agency reps to get their expert opinion of your tax specifics.

Attending Agencies:

  • Campaign for Working Families
  • The Taxpayer Advocate Service
  • Ceiba
  • Philadelphia Revenue
  • PA Dept. of Revenue
  • Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Location: Drexel University’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Learn more and register.

Note: this is NOT a tax preparation event. You will, however, be able to schedule an appointment with a supporting agency but they WILL NOT process your taxes on site.

]]> National Service Opportunity Fair for Students & Parents – Mar 26 https://phennd.org/update/national-service-opportunity-fair-for-students-parents-mar-26/ Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:04:32 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=78561 College and high school students, and their parents and guardians, are invited to Congressman Dwight Evan’s National Service Opportunity Fair, which will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26 at Temple University’s McGonigle Hall, 1800 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19121.

This is a chance to learn more about:

  • college scholarship opportunities & becoming a military officer
  • internship and career opportunities
  • exploring volunteer services across the nation

We’ll have representatives from AmeriCorps, the Army Corps of Engineers, DEA, FBI, IRS, Philadelphia’s VA Medical Center, U.S. military service academies, Drexel University’s ROTC Consortium, and more.

Click here to register now!

Please note that masks will be required for all attendees. If you have a question about the National Service Opportunity Fair, call the Congressman’s office at 215-276-0340.

 

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