Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program bringing people together across the country to draw attention to issues surrounding hunger and homelessness. In 2020, Bethesda Project raised awareness for its mission and accomplishments in homeless services in Philadelphia. Check out our participation in #HHAWs of years past --> 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019

Keystone First Lunch & Learn (featuring “spent”)

November 18, 2020 — 12:00pm

As a part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Bethesda Project and Keystone First invited members of the Philadelphia community to participate in a virtual discussion that addresses the realities that many individuals experiencing poverty face. 

According to Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia is the poorest city among America’s largest cities, and is an indicator that affects many aspects of city life. Some economists predict the poverty rate in the US will dramatically increase due to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to the discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at noon, participants were asked to complete Spent, a tool created by Urban Ministries of Durham (NC) in partnership with McKinney in 2011. The goal of the 30-minute virtual simulation: Start with $1,000 and make the decisions necessary to reach the end of the month with something still left in your pocket. Sounds easy, right? We wish you luck. 

In this online discussion, after participants completes Spent, we discussed breaking down misconceptions, cultivating community connection, and understanding our collective responsibility – in ending the harmful cycle of poverty.

An evening with victoria wyeth

November 19, 2020 — 7:00pm

Bethesda Project held an intimate conversation on esteemed Pennsylvanian artist Andrew Wyeth which was led by his granddaughter Victoria Wyeth, this exclusive virtual event shed a personal light on her grandfather’s life and artwork.

Photo: © Edwin Williams LLC

YPAB Quizzo

November 20, 2020 — 8:00pm

More than bad things happen in Philadelphia, according to Quizzo Master and Young Professional Advisory Board (YPAB) Member Leo Vaccaro. Quizzo is one of those good things that happen in Philadelphia - one thing that brings excitement, joy, and potentially a $100 Amazon gift card - all to beneft the work of Bethesda Project.

For the entire month of November, individuals made donations of $25 to receive portraits of homes created by a Bethesda Project volunteers.