LSH in the News

From 6abc: If you’re still looking for ways to tune up your health and eat better in the New Year, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging sponsors a cooking class for older adults in Fishtown that offers plant-based recipes.

From WHYY: Gov. Josh Shapiro is setting aside $5 million to aid food banks during the SNAP freeze. But nonprofits say more is needed.

From Fox 29 News: Members of the program joined the show to talk about the mission and their own experiences.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: Almost one out of five teens has experienced sexual or physical dating violence, about half have faced harassment or stalking, and as many as 65% report being psychologically abused.

From Fox 29 News: Domestic violence can happen against men, not just women. This special examines the need for male resources and ways to help men survive and thrive after domestic abuse.

Eunice Allen is a founding member of LSH’s Survivor’s Network, a recent fellow in our Bilingual Domestic Violence Program (BDVP), and our 2017 Resilience Award recipient. Last month, we sat down with Eunice to learn more about her experience as a domestic violence (DV) advocate along with her hopes for the future.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: Marcella Nyachogo, Director of the Bilingual Domestic Violence Program, and members of the Lutheran Settlement House Survivor’s Network, speak about the impact of guns on domestic violence victims and survivors.

From Fox 29 News: Vashti Bledsoe, Deputy Executive Director at Lutheran Settlement House in Philadelphia, says her organization has seen a 30% increase in people seeking help.

From Fox 29 News: David Chiles, Executive Director of Lutheran Settlement House, joins Good Day Philadelphia to share details and resources for domestic violence victims and survivors as cases rise.