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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.
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On four occasions in 2018, Karen Hudson presented her dissertation research on nonresidential fathers parenting their children living in shelters without them.
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In 2018, Dr. Bennett organized, recruited volunteers, and cohosted weekly “Taking Charge of Your Child’s Health” education classes at HomeFront.
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This year, the Homeless Health Initiative team celebrated inclusion on many different levels.
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Following in his father's footsteps, Sam wanted to volunteer with HHI and introduce children in Philadelphia shelters to STEM opportunities.
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Students learned about HHI and its work, participated in SPARK programming at shelters, and interviewed HHI team members, shelter staff and other HHI stakeholders.
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HHI and its leaders continued to be active participants in efforts to improve the health and well-being of families experiencing homelessness.
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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.