Girard College

@GirardCollege

Open since 1848, Girard College is an independent, coeducational, residential, full-scholarship school for academically capable students in grades 1 through 12.

Philadelphia, PAgirardcollege.eduJoined March 2011

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Girard College

@GirardCollege

Jan 17

Thank you for your leadership on these important issues!

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Children's Hospital

@ChildrensPhila

Jan 17

We kicked off #MLKDay at @GirardCollege with an event focused on gun violence prevention and health justice with @GCitizenMLK, @TempleHealth, community partners and local and state leaders. Learn more in this @WHYY story: bit.ly/3kqx47r.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Jan 17

There are a few appointments left for our

@RedCross

Blood Drive on Thursday 1/19. Visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/find and search "Girard College" to sign up.

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Find the nearest Red Cross blood, platelet or plasma donation center. Make a difference in someone's life, give the gift of life.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Jan 17

It was moving to see so many individuals and organizations working together yesterday to commemorate Dr. King's legacy and enact positive change on critical issues like gun violence. Let's keep it up throughout the year.

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Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service focusing on gun violence prevention

The 28th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention.

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Sheila Hess

@SheilaShowPHL

Jan 16

Proud to say I have participated in all 28 years of

@mlkdayofservice

. "It is a day on, not a day off." 14th year held at

@GirardCollege

. #Volunteer #ServiceProjects #Activities #KingDayPhilly #KingDay2023 #MLKDayofService

Monique Braxton and 6 others

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David Oh

@DavidOhPhilly

Jan 16

Starting MLK Day at ⁦

@GirardCollege

⁩ for the MLK Day of Service.

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Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement

@TempleUnivCA

Jan 16

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are proud to support

@GCitizenMLK

as a sponsor for programming

@GirardCollege

. In addition, Temple staff and students will join our neighbors at several service projects in North Philadelphia.

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Today,

is the center for Philly's 28th MLK Day of Service: bit.ly/3X6grMy. You can reserve tickets for

@PhillyOrchestra

's Tribute Concert: bit.ly/3Xwq6vC

@easternstate

has free activities all-day: bit.ly/3XsPvq3

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Jan 15

Join us on #MLKDay2023 for a full day of community service projects and activities! See all the details on our website.

girardcollege.edu

MLK Day of Service Focuses on Gun Violence Prevention - Girard College

Girard College serves as the signature project site for the 28th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023.

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Community College of Philadelphia

@CCPedu

Jan 13

The College will be closed on Mon., Jan. 16 for a Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Join us for the 1st Voter Registration Drive of 2023

@GirardCollege

from 2-4 p.m. Let us know how you're serving your communities. Tag

@CCPedu

in your service day photos!

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Fairmount Ventures

@FairmountV

Jan 12

Local events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. range from service to radical action to community reflection. Client

@easternstate

hosts Letters from a Birmingham Jail &

is onsite at the

MLK360 hub. Info at

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Global Citizen

@GCitizenMLK

Jan 11

#KingDayPhilly Join us as we celebrate #KingDay2023 with a day of service projects/events at Girard College and across our region, honoring King through community building and service. We will be highlighting projects and events

@mlkdayofservice

, follow for updates!

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Global Citizen

@GCitizenMLK

Jan 9

We are just a week away from the 28th Annual Greater #KingDayPhilly! Whether you are signing up to be a volunteer, or looking for community events, check out the Global Citizen website for how you can join us for #KingDay2023. Click to learn more:

volunteer.globalcitizen365.org

Global Citizen

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Independence Blue Cross

@IBX

Jan 6

IBX is proud to join local organizations & volunteers at

@GirardCollege

on Jan 16 for the 28th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. Lorina Marshall-Blake, our VP of Community Affairs, spoke at the kickoff event. Get involved at mlkdayofservice.org.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Jan 6

Please welcome Latesha D. Beasley as Vice President of Girard College Operations! Latesha has deep roots in the nonprofit and educational sectors and will partner with President Goins on organizational strategy.

girardcollege.edu

Latesha D. Beasley Appointed as Vice President of Operations - Girard College

Beasley adds management expertise to the College’s leadership team with a history of success in organizational strategy for mission-driven nonprofits and schools.

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The Philadelphia Orchestra

@philorch

Jan 4

🚨Free concert alert! Your Philadelphia Orchestra will return to the

@GirardCollege

Chapel to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on 1/16 in a concert led by

@nezetseguin

. The concert is free, but tickets are required for entry: philorch.org/mlk2023

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The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting

@PCGVR

Jan 5

Volunteers will assemble kits including "tourniquets and other materials that will actually allow treatment to be given onsite after a victim suffers gun violence.” There will also be a peace rally and

@PhilOrch

concert at

@GirardCollege

on 1/16 at 3pm:

whyy.org

Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention

Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Superintendent Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr.

@watlington_sr

Jan 5

Proud to serve as co-chair for the 28th Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service on Jan. 16th. At yesterday’s kickoff, I was happy to meet these incredible students and see the MLK Day themed Mural Arts presentation at Girard College. Excited for the final product!

Congratulations to

, trauma outreach manager at

@TempleHealth

, on being awarded the Harris Wofford Active Citizenship Award for his efforts to support victims and put an end to gun violence.

Girard College is proud to host #MLKDay2023 on January 16 with

@GCitizenMLK

. All are welcome to this free, public event. Check your local news for coverage of today's press conference and register to volunteer at mlkdayofservice.org

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Darrell Clarke

@Darrell_Clarke

Dec 18, 2022

Today’s #gunbuyback at

@EnonTab

netted 106 guns total: 71 hand guns and 35 long guns. 2 were semi-automatic assault rifles. Thanks to:

and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

Bilal Qayyum

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Arielle (Ari) Chambers

@ariivory

Dec 10, 2022

This kid from Norf Philly deserves the world, so we gave her a mural.

@kahleahcopper

keep shinin and what not 😂💅🏾 Catch the full on YT youtube.com/watch?v=0ptMbf

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Girard College

@GirardCollege

Dec 2, 2022

Jamel Lindsey introduced as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

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Jamel Lindsey introduced as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

“Coach Mel” has more than 25 years of experience mentoring Philadelphia athletes. He takes over a young team ready to learn.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Nov 29, 2022

We believe in the teamwork, self-discipline, and opportunity inherent in sports, and studies show that students who participate in sports do better in school and persist to graduation. Support our student-athletes with a gift this #GivingTuesday girardcollege.edu/support/online

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Nov 29, 2022

Girard students live on campus five days a week. Our residential advisors become like a second family, encouraging social and emotional development. Your gift this #GivingTuesday supports our students in becoming thoughtful and compassionate individuals. girardcollege.edu/support/online

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Nov 29, 2022

90% of our graduates earn acceptance to 4-year colleges, with an average out-of-pocket cost of $6,000 per year. Many of our graduates are the first in their families to attend college. Support their success with a gift today. #GivingTuesday girardcollege.edu/support/online

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Nov 10, 2022

“Girard College is deeply appreciative of the continued partnership with our legislators,” said F. Christopher Goins, President of Girard College, “as they invest in our young people and in the North Philadelphia community."

Girard College Awarded $1 Million State Grant to Revitalize Landmark Founder’s Hall

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Update: Girard College Awarded $2 Million State Grant to Revitalize Landmark Founder’s Hall

"The Founder's Hall project will create significant educational and cultural impact for our students and neighbors."

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Gesu School

@TheGesuSchool

Nov 4, 2022

Gesu collaborated with neighbor schools

@GirardCollege

@SJPREP

, legislators, local nonprofits, & the Philadelphia Police Department to support a gun buyback event. We're working together to build a safer community for our students. Learn more: gesuschool.org/content/north- #GesuWorks

Father's Day Rally Committee Inc and 4 others

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St. Joe's Prep

@SJPREP

Nov 3, 2022

The Prep and neighbors Gesu School and Girard College partnered with other non-profits, the Philadelphia Police Department, and Government leaders to host a gun buyback event to make children and our community safer. #PhillyIsOurCampus Release: girardcollege.edu/north-philadel

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Girard College

@GirardCollege

Nov 1, 2022

17 guns, including two assault-style rifles, were collected at a gun buyback event sponsored by

@SJPREP

@TheGesuSchool

, and

@GirardCollege

on October 29. The schools are collaborating to make their students and neighbors safer.

girardcollege.edu

North Philadelphia Schools Collaborate to Combat Gun Violence - Girard College

Girard College, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and Gesu School co-sponsored a gun buyback event on October 29.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Oct 27, 2022

Please share – Girard College joins

@TheGesuSchool

and

@SJPREP

to help build a safer North Philadelphia community and change the culture around gun violence. Our three schools are supporting a gun buyback event on 10/29 to get guns out of homes where children live.

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Oct 21, 2022

Girard College joins our neighbor schools

@SJPREP

@TheGesuSchool

& others to collaborate to curb gun violence and build a safer North Philadelphia community. Partners are supporting a gun buyback event 10/29 at The Prep. #OneGirard News coverage: bit.ly/GunBuybackOct29

Girard College and 2 others

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Oct 6, 2022

Brigitte '23 has a gift for bravely expressing herself through her poetry. And what an amazing idea for

@motivosmag

to bring this art into a public space! They have been a fantastic partner and creative outlet for our students.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

@PhillyInquirer

Oct 5, 2022

Two young writers have created a poetic commute for Fishtown SEPTA bus riders. With the support of @motivosmag, they worked together with NKCDC to put poetry on bus shelters. Displays will be up through mid-October. trib.al/3qoGVE6

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Sep 30, 2022

"This is the greatest opportunity and responsibility of my career. To lead this historic institution into its 175th year, serve every one of our students, and engage an entire community who believes in the Girard mission is truly a blessing."

girardcollege.edu

Girard College Invests F. Christopher Goins as 19th President - Girard College

F. Christopher Goins is formally invested as the 19th President of Girard College in a ceremony presided over by The Board of Directors of City Trusts.

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Archives Month Philly

@ArchMonthPhilly

Sep 13, 2022

Kick off #AMP2022 with a guided walking tour of

@GirardCollege

's 43 acre campus on Tues 10/4 at 5:30pm. More details here: bit.ly/3RGnSaF

Girard College

@GirardCollege

Sep 7, 2022

Happy First Day of School! Some scenes from move-in and day one 😁

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Parkway Council

@pkwycouncilphl

Aug 3, 2022

Tonight — learn more about the history of two Parkway neighbors

@easternstate

and

@GirardCollege

at a free pop-up history talk in the Corinthian Gardens.

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Fairmount CDC

@fairmountcdc

Jul 31, 2022

Join a free "Philly History Pop Up" at Corinthian Gardens 8/3 5:30-6:15pm to hear from leaders of @easternstate & @GirardCollege. Learn about the history and missions of both Fairmount institutions, as well as connections between them. Sign up: bit.ly/3zhqBz7

Thank you to

columnist

for your care and interest in telling Kris' story.

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Kristopher Minners will be remembered for how he lived, not how he died | Jenice Armstrong

Because of efforts by his alma mater and former employer, people are going to remember this young man’s name — not just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time one awful night.

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Lance K.L. Bennett, M.A.

@sirlancebennett

Jul 27, 2022

S was a father figure to me as a Girard College student. I wouldn’t be, in part, where I am today without him. Happy Retirement, S!

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Affectionately known as ‘S’ to generations of students, Mr. Keith Steininger has called it a career after 41 years of service to the Girard College community. girardcollege.edu/keith-steining

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Replying to

the man, the myth, the legend. I don't care what type of day you were having, it's impossible to be around Mr. S and not have a smile on your face. One of the most generous souls I've had the pleasure to meet. Congrats on 41 years of Service!!