Homeless Health Initiative News

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Homeless Health Initiative provides free health services to families living in local emergency housing shelters. 

Thank You for Your Generosity to HHI

Apr 14, 2023
The Homeless Health Initiative (HHI) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia appreciates the generosity of individuals, groups and organizations that donate goods and supplies to families that reside in our partner shelters in and around Philadelphia. 

Building a Partnership

Apr 13, 2023
In the United States alone, 37.2 million people live below the poverty level, 580,000 individuals are homeless on a typical night, 44 million individuals are at risk of experiencing hunger, and one in six children live in poverty.

Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Apr 10, 2023
What do a NICU nurse, adolescent medicine doctor, occupational therapy student, surgical coordinator, clinical research assistant, art teacher, dentist, university student, human resources coordinator, enterprise improvement adviser, CHOP Foundation associate director and pediatric resident have in common? 

Family Health Fair Provides Resources, Fun for Local Families

Mar 16, 2022
The Homeless Health Initiative (HHI) participated in the fall Creekside Family Fun, Health and Safety Day event in Bensalem, Bucks County, on Sept. 18, 2021. The event aimed to provide resources to residents of the Creekside Apartments and the surrounding community.

‘C’ Is for Compassion

Jul 1, 2019
Sesame Street turned to CHOP’s Homeless Health Initiative to help raise awareness of the increasing number of children experiencing homelessness.

Better Health. Better Community.

Jan 8, 2019
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pediatric Care Center in West Philadelphia.