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Crime

Kensington: A Lot Of Heart Has Gone Into Revitalizing A Community

April 30, 2015

In the heart of Kensington, one corporation has made it its mission to be a source of hope to everyone, from children to veterans to recently released inmates. The multitude of projects currently in development are

Featured Stories

Kensington: Making An “Impact” In The Fight Against Veteran Homelessness

November 14, 2014

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to end homelessness among veterans nationwide by 2016. Activists and supporters throughout the country are working together to reach that goal. Philadelphia’s Impact Services Corporation is a local organization that

Education

Veterans Affairs: Diane Sandefur’s Passion, Patience and Leadership Guide Veterans Upward Bound Program

October 27, 2014

For people who choose a career in the field of serving those who have served our country, high levels of dedication and sacrifice come with the territory. Who would want to give anything less to

Center City

Veterans Affairs: The Philadelphia Guide to Veteran Resources

October 8, 2014

With so many organizations, figuring out whom to trust for help can be difficult for Philadelphia veterans. Some services will even come to veterans directly, like the mobile resource center based out of the Philadelphia

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