As we begin our journey this week, I thought it would be enlightening to know a little bit more about the people we will be serving this week. These statistics are taken from an article I found here.
The numbers:
In 2010...
More than 29% of Philadelphia's First Congressional District (a mile away from the Liberty Bell) live in poverty.
Philadelphia is the poorest city among the country's Top Ten Largest Cities.
40% of the Children in the First Congressional District live in poverty (1 out of every 3 children are poor in Philadelphia).
For more information read the Article on Worker's World and do you own research. The St. Francis Inn serves a much needed purpose in Kensington. We look forward to working with and serving those who need it the most in the coming week!
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