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Food: Spring Gardens Volunteer Coordinator Reveals the Human Side of Nature

June 29, 2018Helene Blau and

The Spring Gardens Community Garden is a hidden gem in an urban jungle.

Education

Education: Center For Literacy Classes Offer Adult Learners Help, Hope

April 8, 2016Matthew R Mcgraw

Adult illiteracy is a major issue in Philadelphia, with more than two-thirds of the adult population classified as low literate – meaning they do not have the basic skills necessary for the modern workplace, according to a

Education

Overbrook: College Students Aiming to Improve Community

March 20, 2013

Saint Joseph’s University students are pairing up with organizations throughout the Overbrook community in order to build stronger relationships with fellow residents. “As with any university, there is some tension between students and the community,”

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Volunteers Help Local Business Prosper

February 14, 2012

In times of economic hardship, volunteers have become an increasing necessity to keep many businesses running. In particular, community programs are especially in need of volunteers when funding is so hard to get. Blessings Inc. is a

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