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PALM IT FORWARD
Our Impact Locally and Global
Palm It Forward movement which defines itself by the power of kindness through members of the community coming together to share the portion of their blessings, expertise, and resources with the ones in need, and all in spirit of humility, mutual respect, and consideration. Like the the palm of our hands need all the fingers to be the most effective, we all need to come together despite our racial, socio-economic and cultural differences to build a stronger Philadelphia.
Local Impact
Our Champions at Penn
P.S strongly believe that the success of all children, especially the ones in underserved communities is connected to their exposure to cross-cultural boundaries. Since 2017, P.S has been working with students organizations such as the Penn African Students Association to advocate for a more inclusive students body platform at Penn. Minority students want to feel a higher sense of belonging, because educators and/or students’ racial biases and stereotypes, whether explicit or unconscious, have significant effects on their learning experience . P.S believes that the problem could be tackled in three phases
- Building Capacity
- Build Bridges
- Changing Perspectives
Greater Philadelphia 1st Annual Linguistic and Multicultural Disability Summit
This yearly event is Palms Solutions’ way to promote Equity Diversity and Inclusion(EDI), in our educational system, and emphasis on the importance of caring more about children with disabilities and special needs because they are among the most vulnerable members of our society.
Our Graduate Salute Celebration
The event was our innovative way to remember and celebrate our graduates despite the ravaging effects of COVID-19 on our constituents. A “Drive Thru Graduation Celebration” was therefore held in the Monumental Baptist church(MBC)’ parking lot to uplift our beloved students from Pre-K up to the Doctorate level and usher them in the next chapter of their lives. They have been acknowledged and presented with gifts, courtesy of the Higher Ed Ministry and the God Chosen Youth Ministry at Monumental. With the great success registered, we have decided to turn the event into an annual one, with the inclusion of our West Philly community. As such, starting in 2021 forward, the event would be known as “PALMS COMMUNITY (PAC) DAY”, and include all of our children, regardless of race, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Help us prepare 2021 by emailing us at info@palmssolutions.org
TIMBA (Technology-Inquiry-Multicultural Bilingual- Academy)
TIMBA is a hybrid bilingual after-school program that provides academic support and resources to underserved students in West and Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood schools.
OBJECTIVES: To increase students’ baseline in English language arts and STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Critical Writing/Reading
- Vocational Enrichment
- STEM
- ESL
- College prep (ACT; SAT)
TIMBA is mainly run by tutors who are students from PENN, Drexel, Temple, Jefferson and St. Joseph University (SJU)
Global Impact
PS Global Impact at A Glance
- Mr. Kouassi Invited at Global Health Catalyst Summit at Harvard Medical school as one of the influential immigrant Leaders in the promotion of economic development through health in developing African countries.
- P.S called upon by women’s Campaign International as advisor to the African First Ladies at the African Union summit in Ethiopia(Pic below)
- P.S met with the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation at Harvard to discuss the reduction of health disparities in West Africa
- P.S at the World Bank with Dr. Cambridge to discuss the capacity building of Francophone Diaspora organization in the U.S
- P.S Executive, along with Rev Jesse Jackson, at the African Renaissance summit inNew York, to discuss the best strategies to strengthen the interconnectedness between African and African American
Meeting with Mrs. Cherie Blair
- P.S was inspired, and privileged to meet and learn about women’s empowerment from the founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, Mrs. Blair (picture), spouse of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair), and Women Campaign International(WCI).
- Mrs. Blair has shared the possibilities of joining forces to ensure that women, regardless of their social, economic, and cultural backgrounds will still be care for, heard, and involve in majors decisions impacting our society.
- As a key speaker to our event, she has encouraged us to continue the noble fight of advocating for women’s rights and voices in the world.
Community Reception
- Palms Solutions has been effective in impacting communities locally and internationally. From women’s empowerment, to youth’s education and community capacity building, the organization has been at the forefront.
- Our latest, and ongoing initiative started in 2019, and led by P.S Communication Director, Mrs. Pittman, was to join forces with Blessings in a Backpack, a national non-profit organization that provides food to students on the weekends. The program distributes backpacks filled with food to 50 students every week during school years. P.S has also been recognized by the city for its impact on youth’s leadership education, and community capacity building.
- Our efforts to contribute to the well being of women in the underserved communities of West and South West Philly was rewarded by the appointment of P.S Executive Director as ambassador of Women Campaign International(WCI). In addition, P.S was featured by Well Fargo as one the vibrant community organization in Philadelphia.
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