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COVID-19: Pandemic’s Impact on Domestic Violence is Difficult to Discern

August 17, 2020 Grace Grenier

The shutdown and social distancing are preventing accurate tracing of domestic abuse cases in Philadelphia, but service providers continue to reach out to survivors.

Education

Fishtown: ‘Men Can’ Campaign Issues Invitation to Join Effort to End Domestic Violence

November 22, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy

Based in Fishtown’s non-profit organization Lutheran Settlement House, the Men Can (Prevent Family Violence) Campaign is an initiative to address domestic violence throughout Philadelphia. By providing education, garnering attention and taking new approaches, Men Can is

Education

Olde Kensington: Director Keeps LSH a Well-Oiled Machine

March 20, 2015

Inside the Lutheran Settlement House, at 1340 Frankford Ave., is an atmosphere of constant activity where people are always smiling. From bingo to GED preparation, the century-old building houses enough social services to satisfy the

Education

Fishtown: Lutheran Settlement House Offers Assistance to Those in Need

June 23, 2013

[vimeo 68239919] Lutheran Settlement House is located at 1340 Frankford Ave. and has a rich history in not only the Fishtown community but also the entire city. Opened in 1902 by Lutheran nuns, LSH became a

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