On Wednesday November 19, 2008 the Central North EPIC Stakeholder Group in collaboration with Cecil B. Moore Advisory Council, Northern Home for Children, and many of the businesses in the community paid homage to the wonderful and dedicated Police Officers of the 22nd, 23rd,and 39th Districts at the Cecil B .Moore Recreation Center.

The Central North EPIC Community Stakeholder Group is part of a city-wide collaborative created to address truancy in Philadelphia . The Philadelphia Department of Human Services developed the Equal Partners in Change (EPIC) Stakeholder Groups that is located across the City. These groups represent diverse communities. Residents, youth, schools, police, faith based and community organizations, along with local businesses manage their area stakeholder group. This Stakeholder Group addresses issues in zip codes 19121, 19129, 19132, and 19140.

We have seen a significant change in our community through the increase of police presence. The lines of communication have begun to open as we have come together to take back our community. Therefore we would like to show our appreciation to these officers: not just for doing their job, but for joining with us diligently supporting the North Philadelphia area day and night.