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Finding life after service

RECENT NEWS

City clears encampment during COVID-19 pandemic, drawing criticism from housing activists

As coronavirus cases rise, outreach workers respond to concerns among Philly’s unhoused residents

COVID-19 and homelessness: As more tests become available, health care and outreach workers prepare for next steps

Coronavirus: Philly community leaders take action over lack of non-English updates

Community, city respond after 16 businesses close in Kensington Avenue sweep

What we know after looking at 10 years of L & I complaint data

NEWS FEATURES

How the city and Kensington-area organizations are trying to fix the Hispanic undercount

In Philly, how will the 2020 Census count people experiencing homelessness?

With youth program funding at stake, here’s how Philly is tackling the 2020 Census youth count

For many veterans, it’s easier to enlist in the military than it is to enroll in its benefits

New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions

We asked dozens of Safehouse stakeholders the same questions

VOICES

Kensington Library: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

Esperanza Health Center: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

Providence Center: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

New Kensington CDC: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

Congreso de Latinos Unidos: Why the 2020 Census matters to us

Without the military, we wouldn’t have our rights: How artist John Zerbe is paying tribute to veterans

Here’s how 5 veterans in Kensington would improve veterans’ services

I want my students to love and honor who they are and where they come from

As a Spanish-speaking parent, it’s difficult to advocate for my children’s education

SOLUTIONS

The 2020 Census Guide: Everything Kensington needs to know

Kensington’s at risk of an undercount, but the city and neighborhood are working to change that

Kensington coffee club helps veterans connect, alleviates loneliness

Veterans guide: Where Philly veterans can get help with benefits, clothing, housing, legal assistance, and more

Here’s how 5 experts would spend Philadelphia’s potential opioid settlement

Questions for Safehouse: A conversation about your questions and concerns

STORY CORNER

The beauty of Kensington: our neighborhood

Join us at the Kensington Library for our #TeenTruths workshops

Turning your opinions into opinion articles

An exploration of our roots

Valentines for Kensington

We didn’t go nowhere — our numbers just dwindled

I see chickens running around my neighborhood

I adore how the city looks in the snow — a very clean slate

Truth is abundant in Kensington

This area needs a lot of focus

PAST ISSUES

Safehouse: Setting the table for discussion

Barriers to Benchmarks

Youth in Action

Staying Afloat

Room for Growth

El is for love

Filling empty homes

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