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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.
Healthy Baby Program
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The HHI Healthy Baby Program was designed in 2013 to provide support to mothers of infants in shelters through breastfeeding support classes, health education workshops and classes on transitioning out of shelter with young children and infants.
Villanova University and HHI Team Up for SPARK Program at St. Barnabas Mission
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Undergraduate students from Villanova University have continued to work with HHI Safe Physical Activity and Recreation for Kids (SPARK) volunteers weekly at ECS St. Barnabas Mission to offer safe physical fitness activities and nutrition education.
Honoring My Mother’s Memory by Honoring Mothers at Jane Addams Place
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The award honors the tremendous efforts of a Jane Addams shelter resident who has demonstrated leadership, positive community involvement and social responsibility.