City announces new mask mandate for Philadelphians Philadelphia’s new mask mandate went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Indoors – businesses and institutions In Philadelphia businesses and institutions that require vaccination for all employees and patrons are exempted from having a mask requirement. Masks will be required indoors at all Philadelphia businesses…
City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Update
Starting on October 15, 2021, all healthcare workers in the City of Philadelphia will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a religious or medical exemption. All staff, students, and faculty at colleges and universities in the city will also be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a religious…
Important Information for Landlords and Tenants
Federal CDC Eviction Moratorium EXTENDED On August 3, 2021 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extended its federal eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021 for communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases—which includes Philadelphia. In order to qualify under this moratorium tenants must sign the CDC Eviction Protection Declaration Form. For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-eviction-declaration.html….
We regret to inform you that Meg Shope Koppel, a dedicated member of the board of Philadelphia FIGHT has died
We regret to inform you that Meg Shope Koppel, a dedicated member of the board of Philadelphia FIGHT has died. Meg did much more than just attend our board meetings, although she was a faithful participant who could be counted upon to show up and offer up her assistance at all times. As an expert…
Case Study: Global Outreach in an Urban World
Bishop Ernest McNear serves as the President of Philadelphia FIGHT’s Board of Directors as well as the Pastor of True Gospel Church of God in Christ. He recently published an important article in the Journal of Urban Mission coauthored by Rev. Linn Crowe.
FIGHT recognized by the CDC as the 1st Million Hearts Exemplar
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers recognized by the Center for Disease Control as the 1st Million Hearts Exemplar
New Website, covidsalon.com, from John James
John James, formerly the publisher of AIDS Treatment News, the most respected consumer driven newsletter about HIV treatment for over 30 years, has created a newsletter about COVID treatment.
People living with HIV/AIDS are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Philadelphia
This change was announced by Health Commissioner Farley on February 23. Philadelphia FIGHT thanks Mark Segal Publisher, and Tim Cwieck, a reporter for the PGN coverage that led to this change. The policy was changed the day this story appeared.
COVID Vaccines Beginning to Roll Out
COVID Vaccines are here and are beginning to roll out! At this time only essential healthcare workers have access to vaccines in Philadelphia.
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Schedule
Philadelphia FIGHT is providing COVID-19 community based testing. All testing events are free! You do not have to exhibit symptoms to receive a test. Click the button below to find out where FIGHT will be testing next!
FIGHT COVID-19 Community Testing Phone Number: 267-436-3126.
Holiday Toy Drive!
FIGHT’s Institute for Community Justice partners with Eastern State Penitentiary to provide toys for children of our incarcerated participants. Donate a toy December 10 – 15 in exchange for “Buy One, Get One Free” admission to ESP. One in 28 American kids has a parent behind bars. This holiday season, an estimated 30,000 children in…
Walter Wallace Jr.
Last night Philadelphia police shot and killed Walter Wallace Jr., an African American man with known mental illness who was holding a knife. This happened despite Mr. Wallace’s mother and neighbors trying to tell the police that he was mentally ill, that they knew him and that he would drop the knife. This was an utterly outrageous abuse of power for which there can be no excuse whatsoever.
Dr. Cruz is a board-certified pediatrician who serves as the Medical Director for our Pediatrics and Adolescent Health Center. He has presented and/or published in the fields of community violence and domestic violence prevention, quality improvement, behavioral health, curriculum development, and mentorship.