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The Simple Way Scholars Alumnus – Hector Davila Jr.

Christian Roman May 17, 2021 No Comments

I’m a people-oriented person. I’ve always loved being a part of a community and building long-lasting relationships. I love hearing stories from other people and what they’ve been through. My philosophy…

Neighbor Spotlight: Loving Your Block by Picking Up Trash

Christian Roman April 27, 2021 No Comments

Loving your neighborhood can feel overwhelming or abstract. “Where do I start?” is a question many people ask when they come to us. Sometimes, the easiest way to start loving your…

Black Lives Matter & Proximity in Protests

Christian Roman June 2, 2020 No Comments

All is not well in Philadelphia right now. Our neighborhood has been facing huge challenges in the throes of COVID-19. The recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna…

Update on Our Covid-19 Response

Christian Roman April 14, 2020 No Comments

Thank you for your wave of generosity towards us! Your prayers, support, and gifts have cheered us in these trying times. As you know, we have been working harder than ever…

Covid-19: We Exist for Times like These

Christian Roman April 10, 2020 No Comments

Hello dear friends, In this unprecedented time, I want to tell you why I feel more resolved and certain than ever. My teammate, Jen Casselberry, said it best the other…

Open House Takeaways: Dave’s Reflections

Christian Roman October 9, 2019 No Comments

Pictured above: Simple Way Staff with the most recent Open House attendees. On the registration form there was a question – “why do want to take part in the open…

Maria’s Story

Christian Roman October 8, 2019 No Comments

The first time I went in for my cancer treatment, everyone I saw at the clinic was so sad. I couldn’t help myself. I started to crack homeless jokes. I…

Today We Remember

Christian Roman June 5, 2019 No Comments

Ten years ago on June 20, 2007, a seven-alarm fire broke out on the 3200 block of H Street. Its source was one of Philadelphia’s 700 abandoned factories. A hundred…

Anniversary: Miracle on Potter Street

Christian Roman February 26, 2019 No Comments

They all heard the thud. Moans followed. Chrissy Kind, a long-time supporter of The Simple Way, had gone upstairs after “the worst headache of her life” struck. The plaintive sound…

Laying the Foundation

Christian Roman February 12, 2019 No Comments

Pictured above: An excavator lies still at the site of Esperanza Health Center’s forthcoming parking structure. Work is well underway at the bank building nearby, the building that Esperanza Health…

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