Ti’dad: Counting Our Community

📢 Election Day is November 8th, 2022 - that's not changing. If you plan to vote by mail or absentee, be sure to request your ballot and return it early, if you can. If you need help or have questions, call 866-OUR-VOTE.

📩 To request a mail-in ballot, head to Vote.PA.gov/ApplyMailBallot

Register to vote today! Your voice matters so much and Pennsylvania, in this election will likely determine the next decade or more of the direction of our country and commonwealth.

Please share the link widely. You can also use it to update your registration for a new address or party affiliation change. If you are interested in helping Al-Bustan in their civic engagement work as a volunteer or paid staffer please email your resume to [email protected]

https://register.rockthevote.com/?partner=39127&collectemailaddress=no&source=field&tracking=Nesrin_Reena1005

Rock the Vote You can't vote unless you register. Register to vote using our quick and easy online voter registration tool.

Parents and caregivers should get children ages 6 months and older vaccinated for the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3McCHyf.

Wondering which COVID-19 vaccines are available for you and your family?

Use this chart to see.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens: https://bit.ly/3CJme0v.

In order to be eligible to register to vote you must be:
☑️ a U.S. citizen
☑️ PA resident for at least 30 days
☑️18 by the next election
If you checked all these boxes, then register to vote at vote.pa.gov/Register

From our friends at City of Philadelphia:

The City of Philadelphia wants to hear from you about your housing and neighborhood. We also want to know what happened the last time you looked for housing. Your answers will help shape our housing and neighborhood investment plans.

The last time we distributed this survey was in 2016. The results from that survey were used to inform housing programs and improvements to public spaces. Your input will help us continue and expand these programs, and develop new programs in the future.

This survey takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. Your answers are confidential. At the end of the survey, we ask for your zip code so we can group answers together based on area of the city.

Thank you for supporting the City’s housing and community development work!

Use this link to take the quick survey: https://reinvestment.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7P8Urtt9jqPxgQm

City of Philadelphia | Housing and Neighborhood Survey The City of Philadelphia wants to hear from you about your housing and neighborhood. We also want to know what happened the last time you looked for housing. Your answers will help shape our housing and neighborhood investment plans. Thank you for supporting the City’s housing and community develo...

As of February 10, 2022, more than 90 million people ages 12 years and older in the United States have received a COVID-19 booster dose. However, 50% of people ages 12+, or nearly 85 million people, who are eligible for a booster dose have yet to get theirs.

Booster eligibility data for people ages 12 years and older are now available on COVID Data Tracker. See the data: https://bit.ly/CDTvaccination.

If you test positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of becoming very sick, contact a health professional right away to determine if you may be eligible for treatment. Don’t delay, even if your symptoms are mild right now. Treatment must be started within the first few days to be effective.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jIALkj.

A new CDC study among adults found that while protection from getting a third dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) decreased with time during Delta and Omicron, a third dose continues to offer high levels of protection against severe illness with COVID-19.

These findings show why it’s important to stay up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccination, including getting a booster shot when eligible. CDC is continuing to closely monitor the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines to help inform public health efforts. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR7107e2

Adults who were up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations had 5 times the protection against infection compared with adults who weren’t vaccinated when the Omicron variant first began spreading in the United States.

Everyone ages 5 years and older should get up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, including a booster dose for everyone 12 years and older when eligible.

Find a COVID-19 vaccine today: vaccines.gov.

Philadelphia renters living in the 19121 and 19139 zip codes are now guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction. Call the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443- 2500 or visit phila.gov/right-to-counsel to find out if you are eligible.

📅 Mark your calendars. The 2022 Primary Election will be on May 17. The 2022 General Election will be on November 8. Find other important 2022 dates: https://www.vote.pa.gov/About-Elections/Pages/Upcoming-Elections.aspx

Make sure to get yours today through Al-Bustan or any of our amazing partners

As of January 31, 2022, 250 million people, or about 75.3% of the U.S. population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those, 211.8 million, or about 63.8%, are fully vaccinated. More than 88 million people have received a booster dose.

Everyone ages 5 years and older should get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they can, and everyone 12 years and older should get a booster when eligible. Stay up to date on your vaccinations. Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you:

Search vaccines.gov
Call 1-800-232-0233
Text your zip code to 438829

For more COVID-19 vaccination data, visit http://bit.ly/CDT_vaccine.

The new government website where you can request home COVID test kids is now up and running!

Covidtests.gov

Ready for an N95? Here's how to find a high-quality one that fits you well The CDC says high-filtration masks like N95s provide the best protection. Here's how to find a good one — and avoid the fakes. Plus tips on how to fit them and how long to wear them.

Masks + vaccines + boosters = best protection against Omicron.

When you wear a mask, you help protect yourself & others from COVID-19. Choose a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you. Learn more about the different types of masks you can use to protect yourself and those around you: https://bit.ly/3aPXQ1v.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health
is now distributing free at-home testing kits at Mt. Enon Baptist Church in South Philadelphia!

Each person is eligible for one at-home testing kit, and health department staff will be available on-site to provide instructions on how to use tests, as well as
isolating/quarantine guidance.

For more info, head to the phila.gov website, and
reach out to the contact above!

📅 Mark your calendars. The 2022 Primary Election will be on May 17. The 2022 General Election will be on November 8. Find other important 2022 dates: https://www.vote.pa.gov/About-Elections/Pages/Upcoming-Elections.aspx

'We drove here as a soon as we got dressed.' Seeking COVID-19 testing on a rainy Philly Sunday "We drove here basically as soon as we got dressed," said Maggie Harrison of West Philadelphia.

CDC has expanded recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to now include everyone ages 12 years and older. At this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is authorized and recommended for teens ages 12 to 17. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HHFQ70

The holiday season can be a difficult time for some people. It’s OK to not be OK. by visiting DBHIDS.org/Boost for helpful resources 🍗🍂

With omicron, you need a mask that means business To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.

Booster doses are available at any location where the COVID-19 vaccine is available. Please visit http://phila.gov/vaccine or http://vaccines.gov or call 215-685-5488 to find the nearest vaccine clinic.

The new vote.pa.gov URL lets visitors easily identify that they are using a legitimate, secure, and official PA government website.

• ONLY official government entities can use a .gov address
• ONLY official Pennsylvania state government agencies can use .pa.gov

On December 8, 2021 Al-Bustan will be hosting a booster vaccine clinic to all who are eligible. You can register as early as today to get your booster shot!

Schedule your vaccine with us here. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21747779&calendarID=6217867&mc_cid=a7dcdb96b2&mc_eid=UNIQID

You can learn about eligibility here.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html?s_cid=11705:who%20is%20eligible%20for%20covid%20booster:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22&mc_cid=a7dcdb96b2&mc_eid=UNIQID

COVID-19 BOOSTER UPDATE: Everyone ages 18+ is eligible for a COVID-19 booster.

If you got an mRNA vaccine, either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, you may get a booster dose 6 months after you’re fully vaccinated.

If you got a one-dose vaccine, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen, you may get a booster dose 2 months after you’re fully vaccinated.

More: https://bit.ly/3qR93av

From the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Here are the Election Protection hotline hours through Election Day:

The ARABIC/ENGLISH 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287 hotline will be open from 6am-9pm (ET) on Election Day.

ARABIC/ENGLISH 844-YALLA-US 844-925-5287
Voicemail only

ENGLISH 866-OUR-VOTE 866-687-8683 (call or text)

Thursday 10/28 & Friday 10/29: 10am - 6pm ET
Saturday 10/30: 10 am - 8 pm ET
Sunday 10/31: 9 am - 8 pm ET
Monday 11/1: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm ET
Tuesday/Election Day 11/2: 6 am - 11 pm ET (or throughout polling hours as necessary)

SPANISH/ENGLISH 888-VE-Y-VOTA 888-839-8682

Currently live M-F 8am-8pm ET. Will be live for extended hours on Tuesday elections

ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH 888-API-VOTE 888-274-8683

English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Urdu, Hindi, and Bengali
Voicemail only

Why Philadelphia leaders urge registration, voting for 'off-year' election more than ever With a week left to register to vote, and three weeks until the election, Philadelphia officials made a plea for residents to do both. Much of the reason involves judicial elections after judges played major roles in confirming the 2020 election.

Dont forgt tomorrow is the last day to register to vote, and to change your address or party in PA.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure you are registered to vote in the next general election by using this link to register: https://register.rockthevote.com/registrants/new?partner=39036&fbclid=IwAR1gLPWvhmcfPfDU0yZnJFxTDNCjbwsFbdL2-K6VjQNA1l7tQBZHrMbErCI

Procrastinator's Guide to the 2021 November election in Philadelphia A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.