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COVID-19

Social Issues: One Day At A Time Provides Recovery and Homelessness Services During Pandemic

May 12, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan 0

The Covid pandemic has put a strain on those battling homelessness and substance addiction, as well as the organizations that help them. [continue reading…]

Health

Immigration: The Work of Social Services in Philadelphia’s Caribbean Community

May 10, 2021 Kaila Morris 0

Lamya Broussard offers her insight and opinion on helping Philadelphia’s Caribbean community through difficult times. [continue reading…]

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
Health

Mental Health: Overcoming the Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment in Philadelphia

May 5, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle 0

Despite being one of the highest-populated cities in the country, Philadelphia is also one of the most unadvanced when it comes to affordable care for people with eating disorders. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Addiction Counselors Offer Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Despite Pandemic

May 4, 2021 Matthew Sweeten Bevan 0

At Livengrin, counseling staff have continued to reach out to patients, finding ways
to keep social distancing from being a barrier to recovery. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: The Pandemic’s Impact on Access to Care for Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Survivors

April 29, 2021 Darci Moon Gold 1

The enduring pandemic has affected quality of life for millions of Americans. For survivors of sexual assault, the isolation and financial impact of the pandemic has been overwhelming. In Philadelphia, there are resources and organizations whose doors have remained open and are ready to help. [continue reading…]

COVID-19

Northeast: Nonprofit Expands Services as Pandemic Continues

April 15, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Helping Hands has moved to a bigger location and is now open three days a week, offering not only boxes of food but free COVID-19 testing, job finding assistance and additional resources. Ella Karlitsky and [continue reading…]

Purple flower grows off vine.
COVID-19

Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City

April 14, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham 0

The Philadelphia Orchard Project’s Co-Executive Director Kim Jordan discusses her personal journey and the daily operations of POP. [continue reading…]

Close-up shot of multi-color florals.
Food

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021 Abigail Margaret Newham 0

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties. [continue reading…]

City Hall

City Hall: Virtual Town Hall Discusses Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Crisis

April 9, 2021 Iris Amanda Wexler 0

Councilmember Allan Domb hosted a virtual town hall to address the gun violence crisis in Philadelphia with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Public Safety Erica Atwood. [continue reading…]

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
COVID-19

Mental Health: How One Philadelphia Treatment Center Is Helping People With Eating Disorders During the Pandemic

March 26, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle 0

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their [continue reading…]

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