Where to find Narcan in Philly
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Free Event: How anyone can cite public records and file FOIAs
On December 3 I am hosting a workshop for creators in Philly where we'll learn how to cite public records and file Freedom of Information requests for documentation that you believe should be accessed by the public. This is part of a program I am building in partnership
Mutual Aid
Free food and how to help mutual aid groups
Earlier in the year I covered small, independent mutual aid groups that are not only helping people who need food, but bringing to light the understanding that food should be available to everyone, all the time, not just when SNAP is on hold. These groups run on community collaboration. There
Holiday card making and book drive event information
Every month The Platia provides a space to meet new friends and discuss a major civic issue in Philadelphia. On November 23rd at noon, we are creating holiday cards, and accepting books that can be donated to people in prisons. This is a family-friendly card-making event. We'
About the person behind this newsroom
Working in the news industry for 20 years as a community and audience expert, I saw a lot of fear coming from news. I decided to build my own tiny newsroom to empower the community, called The Platia. Every free signup helps me get more volunteers at events and built
Free Civic Information
The Platia trainings focus on harm reduction and community elevation. This page features information you can save under Creative Commons license, to create mutual aid in your own community. For more information email adooling@gmail.com. Free food redistribution checklist to save and share. Download here Overdose Prevention 101: A