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Amateur Sports

Amateur Sports: SJJ Gives Juveniles a Second Chance

November 10, 2014 0

Sports for Juvenile Justice started in 2012 and is partnered with the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative and supported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. SJJ focuses on placing youth already in the juvenile justice [continue reading…]

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Center Provides After-School Fun for Children

May 4, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/65078597] On a walk through Hunting Park, it’s  not unusual to see corner stores, abandoned homes and unuse swing sets. However, turn the corner on 10th Street and the grand structure of the Lenfest Center [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Hunting Park: Community Provides Resources for Better Fitness and Nutrition

April 11, 2013 0

[vimeo 63521922] Ten years ago, the Philadelphia School District decided to end the sale of carbonated drinks in school vending machines and cafeterias. Fruit juices, water and milk were installed as replacements. Skip ahead to December–the [continue reading…]

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