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Interns from Temple led SPARK sessions, learning group skills and group dynamics; conducted a needs assessment; raised funds for the teen space at one shelter, and much more.
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Congratulations to Antoinette Edwards, the 2018 winner of the Geneva Burney Maxwell Memorial Service Award.
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Dr. Hudson won the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations in Healthy Communities Award for relentlessly advocating for children living in homeless shelters.
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The goal of the job fair was to find and create employment opportunities for parents in shelter. Research has shown obtaining housing and employment improves families’ overall health.
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Sesame Street is raising awareness of the increased number of families with children that are experiencing homelessness. — with an assist from the Homeless Health Initiative.
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Volunteers provided families with educational materials and a chance to learn about infant CPR and services provided by CHOP. Children participated in and games and crafts.
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Several Employee Resource Groups help special back-to-school events at St. Barnabas Mission.
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The Breastfeeding-friendly Shelters Initiative faced challenges from federal and local policy changes in 2018. LEND fellows contributed to efforts supporting the initiative.
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Lutheran Settlement House Jane Addams Place relocated to a larger building in North Philadelphia that is more structurally sound and offers the ability to house more families.
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The art programs for mothers and children living at People’s Emergency Center provided opportunities for residents to relieve stress, work through difficult emotions via art, and have fun.