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Support Our Emergency Pantry

On any given night in Philadelphia, it is estimated that over 4,700 people are experiencing homelessness, with 706 of them living unsheltered. This...
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Featured Community Partner: PAR-Recycle Works

Please Note: Cover Photo & PAR-Recycle Works Logo are property of PAR-Recycle Works. As Philadelphia’s only nonprofit junk hauler, Good Haul prides...
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Top 5 Reasons to Give Furniture to PFB

Donating to a furniture bank can have an immediate positive impact on people receiving the items. Here are some compelling reasons to consider...
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Why Become a Recurring Donor?

Here are a few reasons why becoming a recurring donor can be a wonderful way to show your support for the work that we do here at Pathways to Housing...
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Good Haul's Countdown to Summer Green Living Challenge

June 5th, 2024 marked World Environment Day. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day is dedicated to protecting our Earth and its future...
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Anthony's Story

I met Anthony at my first participant picnic back in 2019. He was the self-described "Grill Master", standing over multiple grills and looking...
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Member Agency Spotlight: Veterans Multi-Service Center

Cover Photo & VMC Logo are Property of the Veterans Multi-Service Center The Philadelphia Furniture Bank depends on more than 60 member agencies in...
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Why Choose Good Haul? Sustainable Junk Removal

When it comes to junk hauling, there seem to be endless choices. But how many of those haulers intentionally make a positive impact on the community...
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Meet Anthony

Anthony has been a Pathways participant since October 2018. His first apartment was in Kensington, near where he spent a lot of time when he was...
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The Journey of Junk: Exploring the Life Cycle of Discarded Items

The average American can produce over 1,600 pounds of trash per year. While it’s likely true that over half of that number is truly unusable waste, a...