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HHI Continues in N.J. at HomeFront Family Preservation Center
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
In 2018, Dr. Bennett organized, recruited volunteers, and cohosted weekly “Taking Charge of Your Child’s Health” education classes at HomeFront.
Homeless Health Initiative 2018 Recap
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
This year, the Homeless Health Initiative team celebrated inclusion on many different levels.
A Doctor, His Son and iSTEM Volunteers Create Special Programs
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Following in his father's footsteps, Sam wanted to volunteer with HHI and introduce children in Philadelphia shelters to STEM opportunities.
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Students Come to Learn
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Students learned about HHI and its work, participated in SPARK programming at shelters, and interviewed HHI team members, shelter staff and other HHI stakeholders.
Impact Multiplied by Working Together
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
HHI and its leaders continued to be active participants in efforts to improve the health and well-being of families experiencing homelessness.
Temple Occupational Therapists Make Their Mark
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
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.
Geneva Burney Maxwell Award Winner
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Congratulations to Antoinette Edwards, the 2018 winner of the Geneva Burney Maxwell Memorial Service Award.
Philadelphia Social Innovations Award for Hudson
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Dr. Hudson won the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations in Healthy Communities Award for relentlessly advocating for children living in homeless shelters.
Inaugural Job Fair Connects Parents from Shelters with Potential Employers
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
The goal of the job fair was to find and create employment opportunities for parents in shelter. Research has shown obtaining housing and employment improves families’ overall health.
Sesame Street Invites HHI to Help Raise National Awareness about Family Homelessness
Published on in Homeless Health Initiative Annual Report
Sesame Street is raising awareness of the increased number of families with children that are experiencing homelessness. — with an assist from the Homeless Health Initiative.