Homelessness

Simone Lehner sent these postings in to me:

How Did This Happen? A Frank Talk about Homelessness
When: Monday, January 26, 7:00PM
Where: Philadelphia City Institute, Locust & 19th Street

Angelo Sgro, Executive Director of Bethesda Project and long-time Philadelphia mental
health professional and activist, will discuss the perfect storm of social injustice,
mental illness, drugs, and economics that contributes to the ongoing homelessness crisis.

Being Family with Those Who Have None
When: Thursday, February 12, 12:00PM
Where: Bethesda Cafe, 740 Arch Street, 215-685-4610

Bring your lunch to the Bethesda Project Café and talk with long-time volunteers of one of the
city’s largest and oldest homeless services organizations about how they make positive
connections with homeless men and women. Bethesda Project Community Life Director
Tony Medwid will lead a discussion about the long-term personal and societal impact of these
relationships. Beverages will be provided.