Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Kensington, plus answers to your FAQs
Philadelphia is still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. As of June 4, 2021, 52% of Philadelphians…
Kensington Community Resilience Fund will award $10,000 grants to eligible community groups this summer
Months before the Kensington Community Resilience Fund launched on April 27, city representatives joined virtual community meetings like…
A new work assistance program for people experiencing homelessness in Philly launches on Friday.
Help for the Hurdles, a new work-assistance program for people experiencing homelessness, is launching in Philadelphia this Friday.…
Here’s where you can receive banking and credit union services in Kensington
This past summer, Everence, a faith-based credit union that provides banking and financial services, partnered with Esperanza Health…
Need internet connection or a computer? Philly’s digital navigators can help
In January 2021, LNESC Philadelphia became a part of the city’s Digital Navigator network, a group of providers…
This nonprofit is bringing its free tech education class to Philadelphia
LaunchCode, a nonprofit that provides free tech education and job placement assistance, will begin its first Philly-based web…
This thrift store is offering free clothes and homegoods to Kensington residents
After some operational changes and closures due to COVID-19, a small thrift store tucked away on Kensington Avenue…
There’s a new rental assistance program for Philly youth aging out of foster care
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable,…
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…