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[NEWS] Homeless teens in Philly tap rough memories to help others understand their lives

July 20, 2018

From: Philly.com Cori Dixon’s beauty surprises, as though no one who’s endured what she has could have eyes so bright. Unmarred as she seems, Cori, 17...

General Assistance Saved in Pennsylvania Supreme Court!

July 19, 2018

We have great news! In 2012, the PA General Assembly and Governor Tom Corbett enacted Act 80 which, among other things, eliminated the General...

You Helped Us Raise Nearly $140,000 Last Week

June 8, 2018

Thanks to you, our 2018 Bring Philly HOME event last Thursday surpassed our expectations in so many ways—over 400 supporters attended the event, we...

[NEWS] Tax on new construction advances despite Kenney concerns, scorching criticism from building trades

June 7, 2018

From Philly.com A tax on new construction to fund affordable housing moved one step closer to passage Wednesday despite pressure from the city’s...

[NEWS] Gay rights activist Mel Heifetz wins Philadelphia Award for helping LGBT causes

May 30, 2018

From The Inquirer Longtime gay rights activist Mel Heifetz has received the Philadelphia Award, an annual honor recognizing a citizen who helps the...

[NEWS] The nun who’s eradicating homelessness in Philadelphia

May 30, 2018

From Alteia Sister Mary Scullion is kind of a big deal. As president and executive director of Project HOME, the 64-year-old oversees a Philadelphia...

Vote May 15, 2018!

May 14, 2018

VOTE TUESDAY, MAY 15 Pennsylvania Polls are open from 7 AM - 8 PM This election is critical for the future of our state and nation! Voters registered...

[NEWS] Homelessness nonprofits need skilled volunteers, not publicity stunts

May 11, 2018

From: Generocity Moreover, he is “hopeful” that this experiment will increase donations to organizations like Project HOME and Back On My Feet but...

[NEWS] Mother’s Day gifts for mom and the community

May 9, 2018

From: WHYY Support Project Home: Project HOME is an amazing local organization working to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. They have...

Roots and Branches: Our Alumni

May 7, 2018

The following article is featured in the Spring 2018 edition of News From HOME, our quarterly print newsletter. You can read the whole newsletter...

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