Project H.O.M.E in Philadelphia enables people to help break the cycle of homelessness. I believe Project H.O.M.E promotes justice rather than charity. Project H.O.M.E is working to make a life long change instead of a temporary change. This organization is not simply giving out food or supplies to the homeless, but it is trying to focus on stable housing. This organization is extremely different from many other traditional homeless shelters. Many homeless shelters such as Saint John's Hospice provide temporary shelter and provide daily food to those in need.
I believe Project H.O.M.E is a better model because those that are homeless need to be educated and they need to have the opportunity to work in order to turn their life around. They are providing a permanent solution to the problems these homeless people are facing.
After looking on the website, I believe the most important program Project H.O.M.E offers is the Education & Employment Program. This program offers a wide variety of services that are customized to the specific needs of the individual. The homeless people are able to learn in a three-story technology center in the hopes of increasing their educational and employment opportunities.
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