National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Day of Dialogue 2014
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In 2014, we started the conversation about A Healthy Start: Breastfeeding in Emergency Housing – Implications for Policy and Practice.
Homeless Health Initiative News and Updates
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A Note from Karen M. Hudson, HHI Program Leader
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Homeless Health Initiative (HHI) celebrated a significant milestone in 2013: 25 years of supporting the healthcare needs of children in homeless shelters!
Red Kite Project
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In November 2013, the Red Kite Project and HHI teamed up to provide trauma and conflict resolution training for staff in HHI partner shelters.
Advances in Pediatric Medicine Celebrates 25 Years of HHI
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On April 23, 2013, the Homeless Health Initiative was the highlight of the Advances in Pediatric Medicine (APM) distinguished speakers series.
Keynote Address Honors HHI Leader
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HHI leader Karen Hudson, M.S.W., was honored by the Society of Social Work Leadership in October 2013 as she presented the Kermit J. Nash Memorial Lecture at the group’s annual conference.
Friday Fun with Art Class
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At HHI’s 25th anniversary celebration in April 2013, volunteer and donor Stephanie Markel, D.D.S., spoke passionately about her love for drawing.
Lutheran Settlement House presented its Annual Women of Courage Awards
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Lutheran Settlement House presented its Annual Women of Courage Awards in May 2014.
Get Up and Go: Healthy Kids Running Series
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In the spring and fall of 2014, HHI partnered with CHOP’s Healthy Weight Program to recruit children living in local shelters to participate in the Healthy Kids Running Series in West Philadelphia.
HHI in the News
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The national newspaper USA Today published an article on Nov. 26, 2013.
HHI’s Local Community and Global Connection Through the Eyes of a Community Partner
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Through our longstanding community partnership with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Homeless Health Initiative, staff at Lutheran Settlement House/Jane Addams Place had the pleasure of meeting a group of Chinese exchange students from Beijing Normal University in Beijing, China.