November 29, 2011

Reflections of a CCP grad, part 3

Peak Johnson13 years ago03 mins

When I received my letter from Temple University accepting me into the dual admissions program, I was ecstatic and slightly nervous. I entered the Community College of Philadelphia with the goal of transferring to Temple University to complete a degree in journalism. This has been my dream for some time. I have been writing and regarded…

Warm Hearts offers help, warmth for the homeless

Peak Johnson13 years ago02 mins

Fareeda Mabry, founder of Operation Warm Hearts, recognizes the need to keep Philadelphia’s homeless warm this winter through organizing blanket drives. Last year, Philadelphia native Fareeda Mabry, 33, started a grass-roots organization known as Operation Warm Hearts with a simple goal in mind: Help those who cannot help themselves. The organization is seeking to collect…

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Reflections of a CCP grad, part 3

Warm Hearts offers help, warmth for the homeless