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1. In January we enrolled 40 people in our ITA Training Program
for their personal development and economic stabilization.
We helped them read, write and listen better. We helped
them with computer training with hands on methods.
This is what happened to some of them
John M. was sent out as an Intern to one job and a computer consultant on another job… he got both Jobs.
Kadeem B. enhanced his Interviewing skills and did an aggressive research of the companies he wanted to work for. He entered an Internship
and is now working in the medical field.
Luis S. / Michael K. / Carlos R. / Evan H. / Shawn H. and Hassan J. trained in Landscaping and Gardening are now employed.
Wilma S. had a job went she came, now she received a promotion at her job.
Ethel H. was hired temporarily at the Convention Center and continues to work there on a regular basis.
Calvin H. is selling newspapers and earning money now.
Daniel W. is designing computer websites and social sites.
Tony W. is an electronic repairman
Shernal D. is an administrative assistance and receptionist at a nonprofit organization.
Denise A. is a manager of a behavioral health program.
Cecila S. is now an assistant manager at a retail store.
More than 2/3 of our participating adult individuals who are returning citizens to society, in a substance abuse recovery program, or assigned to
an EARN Center and receiving public assistance are succeeding in making life changing decisions.
These are some of the success stories taking place almost daily due to the efforts of the Harmonious Volunteer Center and it’s supportive
Community Based Organizations.
WE ARE GETTING PEOPLE EMPLOYED BY PROVIDING JOB READINESS TRAINING, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND OTHER BASIC ACADEMIC
NEEDS.
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2. How is this possible?
• The Harmonious Volunteer Center is a • In 2011, we issued toys, clothing and
Resource for Job Preparation and educational books to save many of our
Vocational Education and we have a neighboring parents money. 1,000
referral network who will provide intern children gift packages saved these parents
and other skilled level opportunities to our $200,000.00 and that is a good deal of
volunteers and trainees. money.
• The Harmonious Volunteer Center • How you can help…
sponsors the HVC Bus Club and for the 1. Send us people who need supportive services. We can
handle up to 400 adult participants at our community center in
past 3 years has been creating Jobs for its North Philadelphia thanks to the North Penn Civic Association’s
volunteers and trainees. Through the Community Center at Chalmers Park providing us the space
along with the Widener Library Branch.
$25.00 per month membership each 2. Join the HVC Bus Club and receive the benefit package
member contributes we create and that is associated with traveling once each month to an
assortment of destinations be it entertainment, shopping,
continue to grow. education. Have a day away for your self or one of our family
• We also provide discounts, incentives, and trips. 3. Make a donation that is
comfortable for you to help support the work and efforts of the
coupons along with other money saving Harmonious Volunteer Center. Check or Money Order made
programs. payable to the Harmonious Volunteer Center, 2703 West Silver
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Contact Person: Irvin B.
Shannon – Email: hvcorder@hotmail.com –Phone:
267-595-5278