The surreal and the forgotten: Visiting the homeless encampment

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The Review
photo of the encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Closer to home, the Pathways to Housing PA organization in Philadelphia operates a tiered “Work First” program designed to offer gainful employment with minimal barriers to entry.

“Our experience is that stability – including a steady income – is the first step to treating [substance abuse disorder], and we do not exclude those who use substances,” the Work First program description reads.

 

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