Back to School Bash

The Lighthouse, Inc Committee is excited to host our Back to School Event on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at the Lighthouse Field along East Erie Avenue across from St. Christopher’s Hospital. The Lighthouse is considered the oldest nonprofit organization to exist in the city of Philadelphia. With a rich history in human services, the Lighthouse specializes in early childhood education, youth sports and recreation programs and community engagement and violence prevention initiatives. Located in the heart of the opioid epidemic, the lighthouse is considered [...]

luis castanon2023-07-14T14:05:44-04:00July 14th, 2023|Community, Entertainment, Family, Youth|

Roxborough Back to School Bash

Our community mental health organization (Interact) is teaming up to run this Roxborough “back to school bash” where we will provide free school supplies and materials to families in the community. We will also have all of our mental health staff present to conduct free mental health screenings to spread awareness and engage in advocacy efforts. IntercommunityAction will provide behavioral health screenings.

luis castanon2023-07-14T14:04:10-04:00July 14th, 2023|Community, Family, Screening, Youth|

Block 2 School

A back to school event with multiple vendors and day of activities and giveaways.

luis castanon2023-07-14T13:40:44-04:00July 14th, 2023|Community, Entertainment, Family, Youth|

How to Reach Every Child with ‘Unique’ Needs

Akpan is a toddler from Nigeria. His parents adore their little champ, even though he’s unable to call them “mummy” or “daddy.” They know he will speak someday, but when? They watch him struggle daily to mutter a sweet word. He can’t run to give his parents a hug. When will their child speak and walk? Who will help and what can we do to help him?

Janine Monico2021-01-02T19:36:11-05:00September 14th, 2017|Family & Youth, Support|