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New Start's mission is to increase the knowledge of the negative impact of drugs, alcohol and violence on the family and our community. The goal is to empower people by education, support services and intervention.

After School Program

In partnership with Philadelphia Health Management Corp. (PHMC) and the School District of Philadelphia, New Start offers after school programming for students attending Patterson Elementary School. Through this local 21st Century Community Learning Center offers:

  • Homework Support
  • Recreational Activities
  • Family Night Activities
  • Project-Based Learning Projects

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Summer Camp

New Start offers summer camp for 100 neighborhood children. Programs include arts and crafts, games, dance, educational programs, and field trips.

 

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Drug and Alcohol Assessment and Referral

New Start work to provide education, support and intervention for those suffering from substance abuse. This program utilizes:

  • Support for Families
  • Preventative services to children in after school programming and summer camps.

 

Nondiscrimination in Services

Admissions, the provisions of services, and referrals of clients shall be made without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, or sex.

Program services shall be made accessible to eligible persons with disabilities through the most practical and economically feasible methods available. These methods include, but are not limited to, equipment redesign, the provision of aides, and the use of alternative service delivery locations. Structural modifications shall be considered only as a last resort among available methods.

Any individual/client/patient/student (and /or their guardian) who believes they have been discriminated against, may file a complaint of discrimination with:

 

Department of Public Welfare PA Human Relations Commission

Bureau of Equal Opportunity Harrisburg Regional Office

Room 223, Health & Welfare Building Riverfront Office Center

PO Box 2675 1101 S. Front St., 5th Floor

Harrisburg, PA 17105 Harrisburg, PA 17104

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services

Office for Civil Rights

Suite 372, Public Ledger Bldg.

150 South Independence Mall West

Philadelphia, PA 19106-9111

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Southwest Community Development Corporation
6328 Paschall Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19142
Phone: 215-729-0800   Fax: 215-726-5719

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