Philly launches $600K emergency grants to aid small grocers hit by SNAP shutdown
Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.

Few things convey love and care like a hand-made gift. This month, participants at our story corner workshops showed love by crafting valentines for people, places, and things in their community. Just like no two loves are alike, no two of these cards are the same. Check out the images below to see how people got creative with expressing their appreciation for those around them.

















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Editor: Jillian Bauer-ReeseStory Designer: Jillian Bauer-Reese / Translator: Kristine Aponte
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