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Recognizing and honoring the partnership between the Salvation Army and Walmart to support a peer mentoring program in North Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia's Peer Mentoring Program was established in 2013 with support from the Walmart Foundation to help break the cycle of poverty, violence, and hunger in the city; and
WHEREAS, that support allowed the Salvation Army to create a program based on previously successful models to provide far-reaching access for city residents in need of social services in several neighborhood community centers throughout North Philadelphia, and by offering these services in both English and Spanish in order to serve the Hispanic community; and
WHEREAS, the partnership between the Salvation Army and Walmart in Philadelphia has a long history, allowing the two to address important and critical issues by empowering those facing hardship and providing support in the move towards independence through counseling, trainings, and referrals; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia is a faith-based, comprehensive human service organization whose programs help individuals, families and whole communities lead healthier, safer and more productive lives; and
WHEREAS, Since 1879 the Salvation Army has had a record of success stemming from its holistic approach to providing for the physical, emotional, economic, and spiritual needs of individuals; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army operates out of 16 community centers and residential facilities throughout the Philadelphia region, offering shelter, hot meals, counseling, developmental disability programs, early childhood development programs, recreational opportunities, music programs, after-school arts and educational programs, job training, activities for older adults, spiritual development, and drug rehabilitation programs; and
WHEREAS, The Walmart Foundation is committed to improving lives through its philanthropic...
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