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Creating a culture that makes it easy to be kind

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It can be represented by a good deed, good turn, favor, act of...
From the Desk of Christine Simiriglia
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This Addiction Recovery Advocate Believes Everyone Deserves Support

As a Board Member for Pathways to Housing, Pa (PTHPA), I believe that everyone should have low-barrier access to decent, safe, affordable housing...
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Harm reduction saves lives now and in the future

I am an emergency physician. I work daily to address emergencies and acute care needs for patients — some life-threatening, all deeply concerning. The...
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Participants Launch Peer Led Support Group to Ease Others' Transitions

A group of Pathways to Housing PA participants who have been housed for many years will launch a new support group for people moving into housing and...
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Shop and Carry Pharmacy Removes Barriers to Medication-Assisted Treatment

How a local pharmacy in North Philadelphia goes above and beyond to support people transitioning out of homelessness
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Anthony's Story

Anthony is a recent welding school graduate and participant in our Housing First program. He previously experienced chronic homelessness. We talked to...
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Housing as Harm Reduction

The Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia is often described as “ground zero” in the overdose crisis. The New York Times Magazine gave Kensington’s...
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Did you know that you can fundraise for the Philadelphia Furniture Bank?

We are fortunate to receive regular inquiries from individuals and groups that want to support Pathways, and every little bit helps us to ensure that...
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How does PTSD Affect Housing Instability?

PTSD can increase a person's risk of experiencing housing instability and the Housing First model disrupts this cycle.
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Thank you Lincoln Financial Foundation

Thank you to Lincoln Financial Foundation for your ongoing and consistent support of the Philadelphia Furniture Bank!