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Germantown

Germantown: A Place for Young Mothers to Call Home

November 20, 2015 pnadmin 0

Covenant House is a non-governmental, international organization that serves teenage and adolescent runaway homeless and trafficked youth. They have the only five beds in the entire city of Philadelphia that is specifically targeted for teenage [continue reading…]

Germantown

Germantown: 5 Places Where You Can Serve the Community

October 17, 2014 0

Formerly a point of interest for indigenous Americans, a battleground in the American revolutionary war and a settling point for African-American and Italian-American communities, Germantown is one of the most historic places to live in [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Shelter Provides Services for Homeless Youth

May 31, 2012 0

Covenant House opens its doors to troubled teenagers and young adults. Located at 31 East Armat St., this organization has been an outlet for youth with nowhere to turn since 2001. When an individual walks through [continue reading…]

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