A gathering of faith leaders committed to helping end hunger and homelessness in Philadelphia through collaboration.

AGENDA

7:45 – 8:30 am Registration, Toolbox & Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00 am Welcome & Introduction

• Reverend Malcolm Byrd, & Pat Murdock, American Bible Society
• Reverend Brian Jenkins, Executive Director, Chosen 300, Opening Prayer

9:00 – 9:15 am Hunger & Homelessness in Philadelphia

• Liz Hersh, Director of Office of Homeless Services, City of Philadelphia

9:15 – 9:45 am Hub of Hope: A Trailblazing Model for Philadelphia and the Nation

• Carol Thomas, Director of Homeless Services, Project HOME
• Mary Horstmann, Chief of Staff, Office of Deputy Managing Director for Health and Human Services, City of Philadelphia
• Q&A Plus Opportunities

9:45 – 10:15 am Bethesda Beacon

• Vision for Engagement and Resource Center in Rittenhouse
• Vito Baldini, Mercy Ministry Pastor, Liberti Church
• Tina Pagotto, CEO, Bethesda Project
• Q&A Plus Opportunities

– 15 Minute Stretch Break –

10:30 – 11:00 am Kensington Community Meals: A Neighborhood Collaborative

Moderator – Pastor Richard Harris, Firm Hope Baptist
Panel:

• Pastor Ben Rosario, The Table
• Clayton Ruley, Prevention Point
• Zoë Van Orsdol, Public Health Projects Manager, Impact Services
• Pastor Jim Snider, Cast Your Cares
• Karen Pushaw, St. Francis Inn
• Q&A Plus Opportunities

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Table Talk, New Learnings & Next Steps

• Introduction: Rosetta Overton, Volunteer Food Coordinator, Childs Memorial Baptist Church
• Facilitator: Megan Storm, Food Policy Fellow, Office of Homeless Services, City of Philadelphia

12:00 pm Thank you & Closing Remarks

• Dave Holloman, Director, External Affairs, Office of Homeless Services
• Reverend Malcom Byrd, American Bible Society
• Sunday Breakfast Mission Representative, Closing Prayer

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