In Saida Harpi’s English language classroom, immigrants from any country are welcome. The blanket offering means the students in Harpi and her coworkers’ classes often come from a variety of countries — including Vietnam, Russia [continue reading…]
Latesha Vosacek (pictured above) is the director of after-school programs for the Southwark House location of United Communities Southeast Philadelphia, located on 101 Ellsworth St. The organization serves people of all ages residing in the [continue reading…]
Groups of cheerful students skipped towards the colorful Southwark House at the corner of Ellsworth Street in Pennsport after school. Southwark is one of two facilities under United Communities Southeast Philadelphia. Established in 1969, the association has [continue reading…]
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