'I think the stakeholders ... should call the shots.'
Susan Post Director of Esperanza Health Center It affects all the people that live in this neighborhood. I don’t
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‘Creo que las partes interesadas ... deberían tomar las decisiones’.
Susan Post Directora de Esperanza Health Center Esto afecta a toda la gente que vive en este barrio. Yo no
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When we founded Kensington Voice in 2018, we did so with a mission to amplify community voices. We also thought
Philly vaccination clinic for people experiencing homelessness launches at the Hub of Hope
Matthew Ward is a preparer. Having run his own contracting business for about 15 years, Ward is used to being
Kensington community member: ‘A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you are never too old to learn’
My name is Darryl A. Thomas, and I have lived in the Kensington community for almost 14 years. I moved
Self-care guide: How to show yourself some love on this COVID Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is widely known as a day of joy and romance — a time to buy roses on the
Campout for Peace: Kensington activist sleeps outside to bring attention to rising gun violence in Philly
Every January since 2013, Rosalind Pichardo pitches a tent, rolls out a sleeping bag, and spends a blistering cold weekend
Visual essay: A moment of reflection from a Kensington activist’s campout for people killed by gun violence
From Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31, Roz Pichardo camped outside in freezing temperatures to bring awareness to rising
Ensayo visual: un momento de reflexión del campamento de una activista de Kensington para las víctimas de la violencia armada
Desde el viernes 29 de enero hasta el domingo 31 de enero, Roz Pichardo acampó afuera en temperaturas bajo cero
Campamento por la paz: activista de Kensington duerme afuera para llamar la atención sobre el aumento de la violencia armada en Filadelfia
Cada enero desde 2013, Rosalind Pichardo monta una tienda de campaña, saca un saco de dormir y pasa un fin
¿Perdió la oportunidad de despedirse debido a COVID?
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In Philly, vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness could start next week
Since COVID-19 hit Philadelphia last March, homeless service providers have faced shelter outbreaks, staff shortages, emotional exhaustion, and, at times,
Las vacunas para las personas sin hogar en Filadelfia podrían comenzar la próxima semana
Desde que el COVID-19 golpeó Filadelfia en marzo pasado, los proveedores de servicios para personas sin hogar se han enfrentado
What to do?: A poem about coping with recovery
Content warning: The poem describes someone who is in recovery and experiences depression. Drew Watson is 35 years old. Raised
'Brindele tratamiento, no encarcelamiento.'
Benjamin Moore Miembro de la comunidad de Kensington, voluntario de Prevention Point Philadelphia ¿Por qué está usted hoy en la
While harm reduction advocates continue to rally for an overdose prevention site in Kensington, federal lawyers push back in court
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia heard arguments on whether Safehouse, a
'This could really set the precedent for the rest of the country.'
Chelsea Chamroeun Philadelphia Overdose Prevention Network member Why are you here at the rally today? I would love for today’
'I don't see this as a legal issue, I see it as a humanitarian issue.'
Elise Schiller Author, Advocate for Safehouse Why are you here at the rally today? I’m here because of my
'Give them treatment, not incarceration.'
Benjamin Moore Kensington community member, volunteer at Prevention Point Philadelphia Why are you here at the rally today? I’m
For families involved in Philly's child welfare system, this program is building a safety net
The woman’s voice was flat and emotionless, delivering one-word answers — “Yeah,” “Alright,” and “Uh-huh, ” — that told April Lee almost
‘He helped me. I’m helping him.’
Simon Joseph Norris Square resident, patron of Half Time Good Times Why are you at the rally tonight? Tony is
‘It is always a struggle and a fight for a righteous cause, and that's why I'm voting here today.’
Susan Corrigan Age: 57 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Harm reductionist Why are you voting? I’m voting because we need to
‘Nowadays, people don’t help people. There’s no love in the world — there’s no love.’
Wanda Cordero Age: 66 Occupation: Retired Volunteer: Polling place at Congreso Education and Training Center Why are you voting? We