When St. Stephen’s reopened after COVID, we focused our outreach on creating and distributing our Hope and Healing Bags containing essential personal care items. All of our bags are created in house by our small staff.
More than 6,000 Philadelphians are found living on the street, in cars, abandoned buildings, train/bus stations, and other places not meant for human habitation. Approximately 8,884 people (including families) accessed shelters in Philadelphia last year and numerous individuals were turned away from shelters due to limited capacity.
What is a Hope and Healing Bag?
A Hope and Healing Bag is a takeaway bag that contains essential personal care items for the harshest living environments
Snacks
Water
Crackers
Protein bars
Go Go Squeeze Applesauce
Weather-Related Necessities
Disposable rain ponchos
Mylar Blanket
Socks
Emergency Items and Eco Amenities
Soap
Shampoo
Body lotion
Toothbrushes
Flushable wet wipes
Antiseptic towelettes
Band-aids
Face mask
Tissues
Lip balm