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[NEWS] A true ‘hub of hope’ for those in need

December 20, 2013

Winter’s bone-chilling temperatures are now gripping most of the country. When the frigid weather makes it too hazardous to stay outside, many...

Philly COUNTS 2014

December 6, 2013

Introducing: Philly COUNTS 2014! Every January, Project HOME coordinates Philadelphia’s Point-in-Time Count of the unsheltered homeless population –...

A Simple Step to Curb the Violence

December 2, 2013

Last week, on Thanksgiving, our trustee and close friend Lynne Honickman, who is also a trustee of CeasefirePA, posted the following letter about...

Tell Governor Corbett to Ensure Quality Healthcare for All

November 27, 2013

On December 6, 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare released its proposed health insurance plan, which it calls “Healthy PA.” Although...

[NEWS] Cold prompts Code Blue – and Xmas tree sales

November 26, 2013

The region was jolted by its first cold snap Sunday, prompting Philadelphia to declare a Code Blue emergency, hospitals to prepare for overnight...

[NEWS] Experts: Poverty not easily fixed

November 3, 2013

TO PLUG budget deficits, cities raise taxes or cut services, or both. To fix potholes, they send out workers to patch the street. To prevent fires...

My Story of Childhood Hunger: From Hungry to Lawyer

October 30, 2013

Nikki Johnson-Huston, Esq., is a member of the Board of Trustees of Project HOME. She is an award-winning attorney in Philadelphia, a motivational...

Spirit of Generosity: The Wilt Chamberlain Fund

October 24, 2013

As we approach our 25th anniversary in 2014, we areastonished by the accomplishments of so many in the Project HOME community and with the substantial...

Roots and Branches: Reflections from Sister Mary

October 24, 2013

Basketball great Wilt Chamberlain has a legacy in Philadelphia—and not just due to his dominance on the court. Thanks to his family, his philanthropic...

Nurturing HOME Made Success

October 22, 2013

This story originally appeared in our fall edition of News from HOME. Samuel, a resident of 1515 Fairmount Avenue, knits his brow in concentration as...

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