Resources
Local Resources
Cast Your Cares
http://www.castyourcares.org
Working to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless, needy families, and neighbors in Kensington.
Dawn’s Place
ahomefordawn.org
Offering housing, long-term healing and rehabilitation services for women affected by commercial sexual exploitation.
Friends of Visitation
http://www.friendsofvisitation.org
Through community outreach programs, fundraising and marketing this organization provides support for the students of the Visitation School and the surrounding neighborhood.
Impact Services
http://www.impactservices.org
Helping people find and obtain employment, offering free GED, ESL and computer classes as well as childcare and housing.
Inner City Missions at the Cora Women Center
http://www.innercitymissions.org
Catering to the needs of families, children and youth on a local level, this organization seeks to help people experiencing drug abuse, violence, and other consequences of poverty in Kensington.
Last Stop Clubhouse
http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/murl/2010/10/04/kensington-on-the-road-to-recovery
Recovery house for alcohol and drug addicts.
Philadelphia Brotherhood Rescue Mission
http://pbrm.org
Helping the homeless and rebuilding lives since 1908, this organization provides food, clothing and shelter for people who wish to overcome their addictions.
Prevention Point Philadelphia
http://www.preventionpointphilly.org
Advocating for social justice, this organization offers services and support individually to reduce the harm associated with substance abuse and prostitution.
Project Safe
safephila.org
A grass-roots organization working to improve conditions for prostitutes through providing non-judgmental support services and education about safe sex practices.
Rock Ministries
rockministry.us
Interacting primarily with juveniles at risk, Rock Ministries provides counseling for young men and women who face a variety of pressing social issues.
St. Francis Inn Ministries
stfrancisinn.org
Helping the poor and homeless of Philadelphia, this organization serves meals, clothing and hospitality to people while helping to restore hope and dignity in their lives.
Women Organized Against Rape
http://www.woar.org
Providing free counseling for women, men and children who have experienced sexual violence via specialized treatment services and prevention education programs. WOAR offers support and advocacy for survivors.For free counseling services please call the 24 hr rape hotline 215-985-3333
