Tag Archives: storefront event
July 11, 2014
June 13, 2014
Summer Event Series
journey2home is a socially engaged public art project that illuminates the challenges of housing insecurity for youth and engages the Philadelphia community in hearing their stories. The goals of journey2home […]
March 14, 2014
Still Searching performance
By: YESPhilly Youth Lead Theatre Artist: Suzana Berger Lead Photography Artist: Michael Koehler Home can be safe, it can be a war zone, but maybe it can be whatever you […]
February 21, 2014
Telling Her Story
At the Friday event in January, Dylisha Murphy shared her cautionary story to youth who can face similar choices. She described the self-destructive choice of selling drugs versus the challenge and uphill battle for employment and stability. Although she took full responsibility for her choices, she noted her parents’ drug involvement and the risks and challenges that posed for her.
January 10, 2014
Storefront Opening Event
Participants, youth, neighbors, artists, surrounding community, and advocates were welcomed to the storefront hub with food, music and art making. The storefront is the focal point, hub, a filter, an opportunity and place for conversation and storytelling about the complex issue of housing insecurity for the duration of the project.
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