https://aldianews.com/articles/politics/snap-gets-record-benefit-raise-covid-19-relief-nears-expiration/66303 The nutrition assistance program formerly known as food stamps will provide the largest benefits increase in its history during a crucial time when families are still struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 (Read more.)
Their primary project, Be Body Positive Philly, addresses eating disorder risk in Philadelphia high schoolers by using a body positivity curriculum and near-peer mentorship. | From: The Citizen (Read more.)
A drop-in community center meant to serve Philadelphia’s most vulnerable teenagers and young adults opened Sunday inside a grand former synagogue and Jewish college. | From: Metro Philly (Read more.)
The chaos of COVID could mean the start of a new era in saner, fairer college admissions. Sometimes it takes a revolution to build a better world. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)
From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
Having spent most of my teenage and young adult years living in Kensington, I understand what it feels like to be surrounded by regular shootings. For me, the worst thing about shootings is getting used to them; not even flinching when you hear a gunshot outside of your house. This project is so important to me because I know that it can make a difference in neighborhoods like my own. | From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
Después de haber pasado la mayor parte de mi adolescencia viviendo en Kensington, entiendo lo que se siente al estar rodeado de tiroteos regulares. Para mí, lo peor de los tiroteos es acostumbrarme a ellos; ni siquiera reaccionar cuando escuchas un disparo fuera de tu casa. Este proyecto es tan importante para mí porque sé que puede marcar la diferencia en barrios como el mío. | From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
KITHS proporciona una despensa cultural para los inmigrantes del sudeste asiático. | From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
KITHS provides a culturally affirming pantry for Southeast Asian immigrants. | From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
A rise in anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the Equally Informed team to think of ways to feature Asian immigrant stories to humanize storytelling. With the help of Resolve Philly’s community partner the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC), high school students met with elders in their community to interview them. | From: Equally Informed Philly (Read more.)
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