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| − | {{toplink|url=http://www.safehousephilly.org/|name=safehousephilly.org}} | + | {{toplink|url=http://www.safehousephilly.org/|name=safehousephilly.org}}<blockquote>''A Public Health Approach to Overdose Prevention in Philadelphia''</blockquote> |
| + | '''Safehouse''' is a privately funded, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to save lives by providing '''a range of overdose prevention services'''. | ||
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| + | The leaders and organizers of Safehouse are motivated by the Judeo-Christian beliefs ingrained in us from our religious schooling, our devout families and our practices of worship. At the core of our faith is the principle that preservation of human life overrides any other considerations. | ||
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| + | Safehouse is working with community partners to find a suitable location(s) to deliver those services. | ||
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| + | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.safehousephilly.org/about About] page. | ||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
| + | *[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2020/03/01/safe-injection-site-safehouse-stand-up-south-philly-rally/ Safe Injection Site: As Safehouse Leaders Mull Over What Next Move Is, South Philly Residents Vow To Keep Up Pressure], CBS-3, March 1, 2020. | ||
*[http://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/safehouse-asks-judge-for-a-final-ruling-that-makes-it/article_67bd2671-ce23-5647-8e2d-1ee7831f97bb.html Safehouse asks judge for a final ruling that makes it legal], Philadelphia Tribune, January 7, 2019. | *[http://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/safehouse-asks-judge-for-a-final-ruling-that-makes-it/article_67bd2671-ce23-5647-8e2d-1ee7831f97bb.html Safehouse asks judge for a final ruling that makes it legal], Philadelphia Tribune, January 7, 2019. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Issue-Public_Health]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 2 March 2020
A Public Health Approach to Overdose Prevention in Philadelphia
Safehouse is a privately funded, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation. Our mission is to save lives by providing a range of overdose prevention services.
The leaders and organizers of Safehouse are motivated by the Judeo-Christian beliefs ingrained in us from our religious schooling, our devout families and our practices of worship. At the core of our faith is the principle that preservation of human life overrides any other considerations.
Safehouse is working with community partners to find a suitable location(s) to deliver those services.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About page.
In The News
- Safe Injection Site: As Safehouse Leaders Mull Over What Next Move Is, South Philly Residents Vow To Keep Up Pressure, CBS-3, March 1, 2020.
- Safehouse asks judge for a final ruling that makes it legal, Philadelphia Tribune, January 7, 2019.
