Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network

Clinical staff from Chestnut Hill Hospital - Tower Health hosted an outdoor flu shot station that was open to the community in front of our Northwest office. Big thanks to the volunteers from various departments of Chestnut Hill Hospital, Pfizer, and our social service team for this awesome community initiative!

Santa and his helpers have been hard at work this season making drop-offs around Philly for PIHN's Secret Santa program! The generosity shown through participating organizations and individuals allowed us to match over 459 PIHN children with gifts! Visit our link for more details and our list of donors. http://philashelter.org//pihns-massive-holiday-gifting-ef/

PIHN would like to share a round of applause with the best community there is! On November 22nd, PIHN and Arcadia University joined to celebrate our annual traditions of the Empty Bowl Dinner for the first time through zoom. Thanks to the support of University volunteers, staff, and our local community - we have raised $30,000 towards our homelessness prevention fund! Special shout-outs to our dinner host, Mike McGrath, to our generous dinner sponsors for funding the executio...n, and the attendance of PIHN's alumni, and the National Auto Body Council's Recycled Rides Program who donated a beautiful 2015 Toyota Carola through Service King Collision and GEICO. Big thanks and congrats to our car winner, Kylia Alston, who has shared how much having a car truly makes a difference. (Click the link for video footage) https://vimeo.com/482369958/3ea8714ced Thank you so much to everyone for supporting us through this unusual turn of events. With social distancing keeping us apart, the warmth of our community has surely kept us together. http://philashelter.org//thanks-for-a-spectacular-virtual/

Dust off your bowls, put up a pot of soup, and support your local restaurants for Arcadia University and PIHN’s joined 2020 Empty Bowl Dinner event! With some special adjustments due to social distancing, we are excited to announce that our annual event will host virtual activities (courtesy of Zoom) on Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00PM. To commemorate our ongoing tradition of the Empty Bowl Dinner during this unusual year, we will be publishing an Empty Bowl recipe cookbo...ok! We are asking to include your favorite soup, bread, and dessert recipes in order to celebrate our Empty Bowl mission of sharing and generosity. Cookbooks will be sold as a fundraiser for PIHN’s homelessness prevention work, and a portion will also go to Rise Against Hunger to fight against world hunger internationally. Visit our blog for details about the event, and to download your recipe submission form. Email any questions you may have to [email protected]. the http://philashelter.org//pihns-empty-bowl-cookbook-challe/

The Community and Civic Engagement Center, in conjunction with @InterfaithPA, is collecting recipes for their first Empty Bowl Benefit cookbook, in lieu of the in-person event. Each person who submits a recipe will be entered for a chance to win prizes: bit.ly/37V6dYL

The rain couldn't stop us today! Huge thanks to Miyo for delivering donations on behalf of packed with dry products, canned goods, and household essentials for our families at risk.

We've added a new Resource to our Alumni tab! City public schools plan to continue running virtual classes until at least mid-November. Thanks to WHYY, Working parents who are facing this childcare crunch can visit these 31 locations (mostly recreation centers and libraries) for daytime supervision! Visit our link to learn more! https://whyy.org//philly-announces-drop-off-sites-for-fam/

Big thanks to PIHN's office staff and volunteers who continue to creatively, and safely make sure our emergency COVID supply of food, diapers, and necessities reach all who are in need since the start of the Summer!

It is truly a sight to behold when those who’ve spent time in our program give back after finding sustainable housing of their own. Thank you so much to our thoughtful PIHN Alumni, Faatima and her family, for the generous bulk donation of groceries to distribute to other families who need assistance.

COVID-19 presents a new set of challenges for students of all ages in 2020. PIHN kids are off to a great start since receiving sanitation kits, assorted face masks, uniform gift cards, and book bags stuffed with school supplies at our Back to School event! Huge shout-out to Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, Flourtown Presbyterian Church, and of course, Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia! Your donations have helped PIHN to collect over 250 book bags for our scholars this year.

SMOOTHIES for SHELTER! Planet Smoothie has offered a new initiative to Prevent Homelessness! For $35 per person, you can enjoy one smoothie of any size, each week through the end of September. Half the proceeds of each participant will be donated to PIHN's Prevention Program! Simply request the Summer Pass on your next visit, or call (215) 394-5217. Huge thanks to Sherrell Oliver-Riley for the delicious idea!

It's never too hot for socks! PIHN would like to extend a huge thank you to Bombas since receiving our second bulk delivery of socks to share with the families we serve.

2020 hasn't stopped PIHN's incredible congregational volunteers, and supporters for continuing to help our families in big ways! Huge thanks to Helen from #chestnuthillfriendsmeeting for her generous gift of diapers, feminine hygiene products, and groceries for the families in our program!

The families we serve are among the most vulnerable with many working front-line jobs, as others have lost employment, daycare, and income while managing from one crisis to the next. Since the start of this crazy year, PIHN has already assisted over 120 households with funding, and anticipate helping nearly 300 by year end due to the outbreak. Read more updates on PIHN's COVID and Prevention Programs on our blog! http://philashelter.org//what-a-community-pihns-update-on/

Huge thanks to NBC10 for featuring PIHN's ongoing work during the #COVID19 outbreak on their network over the weekend! We have been so fortunate to receive food supports from Malelani Cafe Mt. Airy, Mount Airy Groceries, and a number of donations from the amazing members of our community. Thank you for all you do! https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com//out-of-work-phil/2375932/

Due to the recent outbreak, we are regularly updating the resources tab on our website to guide families who are most vulnerable at this time. The Philadelphia Office of Children and Families has provided a list of resources and free supplies available in our city to assist families during COVID-19. Thank you for featuring PIHN's diapers and support distribution in your list of contributing organizations! https://www.phila.gov/2020-04-15-free-pregnancy-baby-and-t/

Recording artist, Phil Stacey, best known as a finalist on season 6 of American Idol will host a virtual concert on Facebook Live tomorrow! https://www.facebook.com/philstaceyofficial The goal is to raise awareness of Family Promise and our work in 200 communities across the country. Tune in at 8pm to support this awesome performance.

Today's the last day to give and support PIHN's #FPEmergencyRelief! Follow the link below, and make your gift for the most vulnerable families in our community during this time. https://www.fpgives.org//philadelphia-interfaith-hospitali