“Philadelphia thrift store turns sticky notes into stepping stones”
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In less than a year, Community Thrift in Brewerytown has received more than 100,000 donations, employed a dozen people in need of a second chance, and clothed droves of people who didn't have the means.
Their novel approach to paying it forward -- turning sticky notes into stepping stones.
Action News' Christie Ileto has more.
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Huge shout out to our friend and longtime supporter of the community, @christie_ileto of @6abcactionnews for coming out and talking with us about our 5 month anniversary of @communitythriftphilly as we close out 2024.
Thank you for always sharing the stories that definitely need to be shared, Christie! You are first class as always!
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So many amazing and good things happening. Thank you to all who support us in our continued admission and with our continued evolvement of our workforce development program.
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Check 🔗 in bio for story
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Murals by @rendawriter
“Turning sidewalks into sanctuaries…”
- @christie_ileto
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As the temps sword to dangerous and life-threatening numbers this week, we took to the streets and set up, temporary cooling stations on sidewalks and distributed water and other resources to our neighbors.
From Kensington to Brewerytown to being mobile in city, we were able to distro over 2400 bottles of water in two days.
We are able to make connections with individuals and provide them with resources on where to stay safe during this heat wave.
In addition, none of this would’ve been possible without the kindness and donations from our partners and community and friends over at @goodwerks who donated over 40 cases of 40 packs of water as they hosted a water / resource donation drive for us in honor of their 5 year anniversary! (We will post later today about the open house and the service project they did for us at the Ruth Street Garden.)
Today is going to be a brutal day again and we urge everyone to stay safe and cool.
Check on your friends, family, and neighbors.
Take an extra bottle of water or a towel out with you and hand it to somebody in need.
This is not a me thing, it is a we thing… and we can’t do any of what we do without each of you.
And a huge shout out to our friend and amazing journalist @christie_ileto of @6abcactionnews for sharing our stories and spreading light on some of the positive things happening in our city.
We are grateful for the continued support and belief in our mission, Christie!
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#community #phillyunknown #communityovercompetition #heatwave #philly #philadelphia #unapologeticallybritt #6abcaction #awareness #hydration #phillysupportphilly #commitment #advocate #compassion #peopledelphia
Always remember when we have the power to walk into our story and own it, we have the ability to write the ending and empower others to do the same with theirs.
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It was an honor to be a part of the @braeburnrx docuseries “Reframe and Reclaim” and to be able to share my story.
Check out this clip of my beliefs in the power of sharing my story.
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Repost from @braeburnrx from last month
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. This Recovery Month, we’re lifting the voices of incredible changemakers in the Philadelphia area who are transforming their communities and championing positive change.
Don’t miss our upcoming mini docuseries, which will share inspiring stories from advocates about how they’re ending the stigma around active addiction.
Stay tuned for the series launch!
#ReframeAndReclaim #OpioidUseDisorder #EndTheStigma #RecoveryMonth #phillyunknown #beavoice
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Check 🔗 in bio to watch the three part series.
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Braeburn, Inc. paid for my participation in the Docuseries. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Mental Health Matters
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May is Mental Health Awareness month.
Checking in on yourself is just as important as checking in on everyone else.
Healing isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s simply getting through the day, asking for help, setting boundaries, or choosing to keep going.
Be kind to yourself.
Be patient with others.
And remember: you never truly know what someone is carrying. 🖤
#MentalHealthMatters #Healing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare YouAreNotAlone
“I fully believe in journaling. That’s been very therapeutic to me.”
@drewdavisbeauty
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In this short from the “Be A Voice” episode with Drew Davis, she talks about how she manifested @drinkgemblends in her journal after always dreaming of launching her own brand.
Discover how this led to her connecting with the remarkable @arlanwashere in order to make the dreams come true!
Make sure you check out the full episode with Drew and hear her inspiring story.
#recovery #recoveryispossible #phillyunknown #beavoice
My story is filled with broken pieces,
terrible choices,
and ugly truths.
It is also filled with a major comeback,
peace in my soul,
and a grace that saved my life.
#recovery #recoveryispossible #phillyunknown #unapologeticallybritt
Join NKCDC and other growers and gardeners in Kensington for the Kensington Spring Garden Tour on Saturday, May 2nd from 11AM-2PM!
We’re celebrating the thriving and beautiful community gathering and green spaces in Kensington in partnership with gardens across the neighborhood including: Ruth Hart Garden, Ruth Street Community Garden, the Free Church of St. John, PS Supermarket’s Garden, Harvest Hope Community, Kensington Corridor Trust’s garden, the Simple Way Garden, Klean Kensington’s Hilton Street Community Garden, The Flippin Garden, and Krimson Garden!
We’ve got yoga, garden activities, block parties, raffles, and more on deck for the day, and we want you to join us! The hub and start of our day's activities will be at the Kensington Engagement Center (3000 Kensington Avenue). You can also move at your own pace!
- Yoga at 9AM at the Kensington Engagement Center
- Bike Tour from 11AM-2PM
- Guided Walking Tour starting at 11:30AM through 2PM
For the last few months, NKCDC and partners have been engaging community in an ongoing planning process to envision a green future for Kensington – this marks our transition from indoor planning activities at the Kensington Engagement Center back outdoors again as we see our gardens come back to life! Come celebrate with us, share your input for a green planning process called Co-Creating a GreenPrint for Kensington, check out the brand-new McPherson Discovery Path at 2964 Kensington Avenue, and see the green hubs that make up the ever-growing network of gardens and greenspaces in our community!
To get weekly updates from us about the Garden Tour, upcoming spring and summer garden programming, garden open hours and updates on our Co-Creating a GreenPrint process, text NKCDCNourish to 833-901-2072!
“You could buy heroin on a street corner now and that happened in 92…”
-Eddie Dunn
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@edwardtdunn1976 joined me for a sit down on “Be A Voice” and shared some history of how heroin made its way into Kensington back in the early 90’s.
Eddie got real and raw and shared his journey from growing up in the heart of Kensington to his life of active addiction to his journey to recovery and how he has helped many others along the way.
Thanks for the support and for trusting me to share your story, Eddie! You’re first class.
Check 🔗 in bio for for full episode of “Be A Voice” on @usalamedianet .
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#beavoice #phillyunknown #recoveryispossible #wedorecover
“After watching all these people jumping from windows during 9/11 and wishing it were me…”
-Steve Jackson
@stevjaxn
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Steve Jackson shares the moment he witnessed individuals jumping from buildings in NYC on 9/11 and how he had wished it were him instead.
Powerful short that is only a small fraction of Steve’s story. Check the rest of video podcast out. 🔗 in bio.
#phillyunknown #recoveryispossible #beavoice #wedorecover
“… then I remember realizing that none of these kids had even been punched in the face before.”
-Eddie Dunn
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Eddie shares his experience of culture shock from leaving his Kensington neighborhood to go visit relatives in Jim Thorpe.
This goes to show you that even back then the differences in communities brings a level of cultural and economic differences.
Make sure you check the 🔗 in bio to catch the full episode.
#kensington #beavoice #wedorecover #recovery
“That’s the legacy I want to leave is helping people.”
- @drewdavisbeauty
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Make sure you catch the full episode of “Be A Voice” with Drew Davis, recovery advocate and founder of @drinkgemblends and @gemlifeandbar .
Check 🔗 in bio for full video.
#recoveryispossible #soberissexy #wedorecover #beavoice
People in recovery can be dependable, trustworthy employees. @The_BrittJames , executive director of @PhillyUnknown.Project , shares the power of workplaces in fighting stigma and restoring dignity.
#LifeUnitesUs #EndAddictionStigma #RecoveryIsPossible
