Philadelphia food banks rush to meet increased demand amid SNAP freeze
From WHYY: Gov. Josh Shapiro is setting aside $5 million to aid food banks during the SNAP freeze. But nonprofits say more is needed.
‘An unfound gem’: Older Fishtown residents find purpose and friendship volunteering at Lutheran Settlement House
From WHYY: Older adult volunteers at Lutheran Settlement House make up more than half of all volunteer hours across the organization. Photos courtesy of Ryan…
S.T.A.R Program engaging youth in conversations about healthy relationships. conflict resolution
From Fox 29 News: Members of the program joined the show to talk about the mission and their own experiences.
Lutheran Settlement House STAR teens learn how to give peers support with dating violence
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.
Domestic Violence: Leave and Live?
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.
A conversation with Eunice Allen: Survivor, advocate, award winner, and so much more.
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.
Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office seizes firearms in just 13% of domestic-abuse cases. Victims say it’s unacceptable.
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.
Philadelphia domestic violence helpline has seen 30% increase in callers seeking help
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.
Advocate shares resources for domestic violence victims amid uptick in cases
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.
A rape on a SEPTA train forced a conversation about how to disrupt assault. Here’s what experts say you should do.
From WHYY: After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Philadelphians offer tips on how to interrupt sexual violence.
