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HomeAuthorsLise Peet

Articles by Lise Peet

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Neighborhoods

More Than a Milestone: How Families CCAN’s First In-Person Event Strengthened a Decade of Online Support

December 19, 2025 Lise Peet

Written and Photographed by Ellie Blanck, Lise Peet, Sarah Retallick, and Rachel Williams Watch an accessible version of this article on our Vimeo site. View images from this article on our Instagram page. After twelve

Kensington

Kensington: How One Employee Runs a Local Cooking Program for the Youth

December 20, 2024 Lise Peet

This program, called PB&J, teaches local youth how to safely cook–and get paid for it.

Kensington

Kensington: How a Local Library Engages the Youth

November 29, 2024 Lise Peet

At the McPherson Square Library, workers like Vincent Eldering are coming up with ways to further provide safe spaces for Kensington youth.

Chestnut Hill

Northwest: How a Recreation Center Continues to Support Local Youth Amidst Funding Disparities

November 26, 2024 Lise Peet

While the need for accessible third spaces is apparent in the city, funding is not always apparent–and employees like Satchel Smith are working to help them function.

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