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For Elana, Pathways Means Incredible Staff

Posted March 13, 2018
Service Coordinator at Pathways to Housing Pa, explains why Housing First, matters to her and those moving out of homelessness in Philadelphia.
Elana is not an idealist. “I like things that are practical. Things I can touch, and hold, and feel.” She grew up in North Jersey, studied social work at Temple, and in 2016 came to work at Pathways to Housing PA. While the work can be challenging, she works with an incredible team, and she believes in her work. Her realism might just be the thing that makes her so good at supporting people with a history of homelessness.
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2017 Chair Affair Contributor Creates Change Through Art

Posted February 1, 2018
Artist Diane Pieri has always looked for authenticity and beauty in her work. When she learned that the Philadelphia Furniture Bank lets families create beauty as they build a new life, she knew she had to get involved.
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It's Chris's calling, and she never looked back.

Posted December 14, 2017
Pathways to Housing PA, CEO Christine Simiriglia cheers the team on at Generosity Philadelphia 5k run

The first thing you're likely to notice about Pathways' CEO, Chris Simiriglia, is her incredible energy. Don't let her beautiful flower garden deceive you; between starting Pathways to Housing PA in 2008 and the Philadelphia Furniture Bank in 2014, she doesn't have much free time.

If you chat a while, you'll realize she's a problem solver, "chronically responsible" some friends have called it; driven to make things better. That's part of what drew her to Housing First, and it's why the Furniture Bank exists.

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Philadelphia Furniture Bank's October Open House Event

Posted October 31, 2017
“When you speak something into existence, it’s amazing how it can grow.” Those words began the Philadelphia Furniture Banks open house this October, where several potential new partners experienced first-hand the amazing work the bank is doing.
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Donate to our Generosity Run and Help End Homelessness Today

Posted October 10, 2017
Pathways to Housing PA Benefits Specialist Eliza smiles and shares a hug with Pathways participant Phillip.
Women’s running pioneer Kathrine Switzer once said, “Getting your shoes on is the hardest part of any workout.” Like preparing for a long workout, sometimes the hardest part of tackling homelessness is taking the first step. This month, 21 dedicated Pathways staff members will put on their shoes and take the next step to end homelessness through the Philadelphia Generosity Run. Join us and support our teams- take the next step in ending homelessness now.
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