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September 8

Philly’s housing crisis is an education crisis

By Corinne O’Connell for the Philadelphia Inquirer

As classes for students in the Philadelphia School District begin and the COVID-19 pandemic persists, home will be the primary classroom for students across the city.

 

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August 21

A Chat With Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O’Connell

By Jessica Kartalija, CBS Philly

Students are preparing to start classes soon and for many, that means working from home. What happens if your home is literally crumbling around you? That’s where Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia comes in. Jessica Kartalija chats with the organization’s CEO, Corinne O’Connell.

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Testimony to City Council: Invest in the Housing Trust Fund

Testimony to City Council: Invest in the Housing Trust Fund
May 27, 2020

Carrie Rathmann, Director of Strategic Partnerships testifies to City Council to invest more in the Housing Trust Fund in the fiscal year of 2021 so that more Philadelphia families have access to safe and affordable housing.

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May 18

76ers’ Tobias Harris Makes Several Contributions During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Justin Grasso, Sports Illustrated

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Tobias Harris recently became the latest member of the Sixers organization to make financial contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like several of his teammates, Harris chose to donate hundreds of meals to healthcare workers in Philadelphia. Due to his assistance, Harris will help provide 250 meals to those who are working in the medical field at Temple University Hospital.

 

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March 29

Coronavirus In Philadelphia: Habitat For Humanity Putting Out Call For Help Because ‘Everyone Deserves A Decent Place To Live’

By Dan Koob, CBS Philly

 

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October 25

Moving the needle on Philadelphia’s poverty rate requires a collaborative approach

By Jensen Toussaint, AL DÍA

In a panel at the recent B.PHL Innovation fest, representatives from organizations from throughout the city agreed that a singular approach cannot solve this complex issue.

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Press Release: Oxford Green groundbreaking

Habitat breaks ground at Oxford Green (2300 W. Oxford) in Sharswood. When complete, Oxford Green will be home for 20 families in Habitat’s Homeownership Program.

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Volunteers build in West Philadelphia for Women’s Day

6 ABC Action News

Volunteers strapped on their safety goggles to help repair a woman’s home in West Philadelphia! It was part of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and Lowe’s Home Improvement coming together to perform repairs around the world on this day.

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Habitat For Humanity Philadelphia, Lowe’s Team Up For International Women Build Day

CBS Philly

Organizers hope to raise awareness about affordable housing needs facing women around the world.

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January 12

Local Family Gets Forever Home Through Habitat For Humanity

CBS Philly

Saturday’s unveiling was the final home on the 21-unit, $3.7 million project.

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