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Stoneleigh offers events, RFP on racial equity and public systems

The Stoneleigh Foundation is pleased to invite you to our fall virtual convening series, Reimagining Public Systems: Centering Racial Equity to Serve Youth, Families, and Communities. more

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Workshops

Dick Vermiel speaks out for Chesco rental, utility assistance

Friends Association partnered with former Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil to raise awareness about available resources for Chester County households in need of rent and utility assistance. more

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Income

Bipartisan Crime Prevention Caucus seeks to combat violence

The Crime Prevention Caucus in the Pennsylvania legislature aims to map out strategies to preempt crime and violence. more

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PA saw dramatic increase in child abuse deaths in 2020

Significantly more Pennsylvania children died or almost died from abuse in 2020 than in the previous year, according to the state's Department of Human Services. more

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Crisis in child care disrupts programs, workers, families

“You can’t just snap your fingers and find child care. It’s a real process." more

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Education

Spotlight PA report highlights coming Alzheimer's crisis

Pennsylvania, one of the nation’s most elderly states, is woefully unprepared for another kind of public health emergency — Alzheimer's and related diseases. more

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Health

SEPTA expands outreach to homeless in transit sites

SEPTA is dramatically expanding the number of outreach workers to address drug users and people living at transit stations. more

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Boot Up Philly supports homeless Philadelphians

The Saint John's Hospice Advisory Board and Catholic Social Services are pleased to host Boot Up Philly, a free give-away event for those in need in our Philadelphia community. more

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Health