Study shows gun violence increases MH issues with kids
Gun violence in a community can increase the number of children visiting the emergency room with mental health crises. more
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UWGPSNJ offers trauma training for food aid workers
United Way will be sponsoring its next Help the Helpers learning series aimed at staff and volunteers that provide food assistance to the community.more
Hunger Coalition's Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14th
Support the Coalition Against Hunger’s work to end hunger at the Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14. Don’t miss this great outdoor event at the beautiful Mann Center for the Performing Arts! more
Children First plans virtual Give Kids Sight Day on Oct. 9th
Children First is sponsoring a virtual Give Kids Sight Day, geared towards kids who did not have or did not pass an eye screening this year and who do not have health insurance. more
Puentes de Salud seeks an Executive Director
Puentes de Salud promotes the health and wellness of the growing Latinx immigrant population through high-quality health care, innovative educational programs, and community building. more
ManUpPHL issues an immediate 'call to action' on violence
In response to the rampant gun violence in Philadelphia, ManUpPHL hosted an urgent anti-violence call to action and rally to recruit volunteers in the City Hall Courtyard. more
Gun violence memorial unveiled on Independence Mall
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords unveiled a Gun Violence Memorial on Independence Mall in Philadelphia honoring the lives lost to gun violence in Pennsylvania each year. more
COVID, violence are top concerns as students return to school
Students worry about the spread of COVID with so many students returning to in-person learning. more
White House announces major increase in food stamp benefits
President Biden unveiled a major permanent increase to the food stamp benefits that help 42 million Americans buy groceries — a record bump up for one of the country’s largest safety net programs. more
Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative opens 2021 funding round
The project was first launched in 2020 by the Reinvestment Fund and the Philadelphia Health Department’s Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, also known as Get Healthy Philly. more
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