Temple study looks at why Philly students refuse free school lunches
Philadelphia public school students are all provided free lunch and breakfast daily, but many don’t take advantage. more
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Philly's Biggest Baby Shower set at Archdiocese headquarters
Philly's Biggest Baby Shower event will be held on Saturday, Sept 9, 2023, at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at 222 N.17th Street, Philadelphia. more
Global Citizen announces school supply drive for Rhoads School
Please play your part as an active citizen by joining Global Citizen and community partners by making a donation of school supplies as part of our 11th annual Back-To-School Supplies Drive. more
Mothers In Charge still on the front lines of gun violence battle
Already, Philadelphia has seen 224 people killed -- according to police statistics -- since January. more
Pew invests $6.5million in local youth mental health nonprofits
Five Philadelphia-area nonprofits are getting a major financial boost to further their work with young people, as part of an initiative to combat the youth mental health crisis in the US. more
Philadelphia public school buildings: 'poor' or 'unsatisfactory'
Nearly 4 in 10 assessed schools showed “unsatisfactory” conditions, the worst of the district’s categories. more
City police create crisis intervention team for mental health calls
About 1 in 5 emergency calls to police involve a behavioral health component, according to national estimates. more
New 'justice advocates' arrive for children, returning citizens
Children caught in the court system and people reentering society after incarceration in Philadelphia will soon have additional help getting the resources they need. more
Director sought for Jane Addams Place at LSH
Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is hiring for Director of Jane Addams Place, our family shelter located in North Philly. more
Gun violence requires strong mental health care approach
Through July 2023 there have been 1,065 shooting victims in Philadelphia, breaking down to roughly five people shot daily. Of those 1,065 shooting victims 111 have been children, just over 10%. more
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