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Aaron of Philly IMC forwarded me some info on an upcoming panel. I hope to make it…

PUBLIC FORUM: IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE HOMELESS CRISIS

Philadelphia is often cited as a national model, yet street homelessness has risen dramatically here in the last five years.

This summer's homeless street census was the highest since 1997. The previous winter's street census was the highest in recorded history.

Meanwhile Philadelphia is experiencing a Center City renaissance and an unprecedented condominium boom.

Join Young Involved Philadelphia on Tuesday, November 21 at 7pm at the Arch Street United Methodist Church (55 North Broad Street) to discuss causes and solutions to these dramatic inequalities.

Speakers will include those on the front lines of this crisis including representatives from service providers, civic associations, and the City.

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Signs of Hope: Arch Street United Methodist Church is the site of 'Grace Café', one of the most innovative and effective programs in the fight against homelessness. Grace Café is a safe haven for the most vulnerable members of the street homeless population. Grace Café opened for the first time last winter bringing hundreds of individuals off the street. Many of those who stayed at Grace Café spent previous winters on the street. Grace Café will reopen for its second season December 17th.

For more information see: http://www.phillyimc.org/en/2006/04/21299.shtml.

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