News Links: Understanding Promise Zones, Housing-first success story, Q&A with Project HOME founders

April 18, 2014 Category: Uncategorized

	Housing First Success Story The Inquirer profiles the local successes of the “housing-first” method of addressing homelessness, which places homeless individuals into housing immediately. The theory behind the method is that stable housing is key to the success of other forms of aid, including drug rehabilitation. [The Inquirer]
	Inside Mantua’s Promise Zone Designation What exactly does it mean to be a Promise Zone? Flying Kite explores what the Obama Administration’s new program means for Mantua. [Flying Kite]
	Q&A With Project HOME Founders Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon, founders of Project HOME, spoke with Philadelphia Magazine about the history of the organization and where it stands today. [Philadelphia Magazine]
	Revitalizing Frankford Through ArtDestination Frankford is leveraging pop-up galleries, public art and street festivals to make Frankford into a true destination. From our Partners [Plan Philly]
	The death no one cares about The Daily News columnist Ronnie Polaneczky explores the devastating reasons behind the lack of outcry over the the tragic death of Christina Sankey, a 37 year old mentally-challenged woman from West Philadelphia. [Daily News]