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HomeAuthorsClaire Wolters

Articles by Claire Wolters

Center City

Center City: Philly Restart’s Food Line Has an Identity, A Family

January 9, 2020Claire Wolters

Volunteers and guests of Philly Restart discuss the family-like nature of the group, and why they return to see old friends on Mondays.

Center City

Center City: People Without Government-Issued IDs Pay a Steep Price to Own Their Identity

November 11, 2019Claire Wolters

Carter lost his ID. Andrea’s expired. Kathleen never applied for one in the first place.  Without government-issued identification, the three Philadelphians cannot obtain a job, Social Security, or public housing. Consequently, they lack at least

Center City

Center City: Washing the Feet of Philadelphia’s Vulnerable Residents

October 21, 2019Claire Wolters

Through warm foot baths, healing ointments, and cordial conversation, Best Foot Forward Philly doesn’t just care about people’s feet, but about their personal journeys as well.

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