Fab Youth Philly’s Play Captains program empowers Kensington teens by paying them to lead educational play for younger children and helping them build job skills for the future, despite challenges like neighborhood safety.
Hey there, neighbors. Halloween is this Friday, and community orgs are rolling out the last spooky-themed events for the season.
A free series includes weekly workshops running through December 13th, covering a range of housing topics–from local organizing to statewide housing policy–focused on creating “affordable and accessible” housing. All workshops are held at the Kensington Engagement Center.
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and Indiana Avenues.
Love in this place.
Weaving at Prevention Point.
The Kensington Storefront.
In Memory of JP.
Tell Me Something Good: The Kensington Storefront.
Artist: The Kensington Storefront.
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Editor: Maggie Loesch / Story Designer: Jillian Bauer-Reese / Translator: Kristine Aponte
. Cutting both direct assistance and evidence-based education is like declaring war on the people of Kensington. Food security means more than just access to food.
September was National Recovery Month. Luis Soto shares his journey to sobriety and how working with others has helped him heal.
La licencia de maternidad debe estar entre las prioridades de las políticas públicas. Si bien la ley actual es insuficiente, su factibilidad es menor para mujeres de comunidades vulnerabilizadas.
Maternity leave must be a public policy priority. While current law is insufficient, it’s even more inaccessible for women in vulnerable communities.
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