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Congratulations to Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight on making Philadelphia Mayor Cherell Parker's transition team!
Downswing in Philadelphia homicides brings hope for community groups in 2025
Police statistics show 203 Black people died from gunshots in Philadelphia in 2024 — almost two-thirds the number who died in 2023 — as...
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Mom who lost son to gun violence in Philadelphia finds healing in Joy of Sharing campaign: "Helping is my call now"
One Northeast Philadelphia mother is sharing why the Joy of Sharing campaign is a bright spot during this difficult holiday season....
grierspry
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Mothers in Charge founder describes importance of Joy of Sharing campaign for Philadelphia kids
Toys collected through CBS News Philadelphia's annual Joy of Sharing campaign are given to children through Mothers in Charge and the...
grierspry
Jan 41 min read
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CBS Philadelphia employees volunteer at Mothers In Charge for Joy of Sharing
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/video/cbs-philadelphia-employees-volunteer-at-mothers-in-charge-for-joy-of-sharing/
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MIC team celebrates the birthday of Philly’s own City Council President!
Last night, the MIC team had the pleasure of celebrating the birthday of Philadelphia’s own City Council President, @phlcouncilpresident...
grierspry
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Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson speaks at Women Working for a Change Graduation
The latest class of our Women Working for a Change reentry program graduated on February 9 during a ceremony at the Sister Clara Muhammed...
grierspry
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro congratulates Women Working for a Change
The latest class of our Women Working for a Change reentry program graduated on February 9 during a ceremony at the Sister Clara Muhammed...
grierspry
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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Thank You Mothers In Charge
Dear Mothers, On August 18, 2024, fifteen amazing women from Mothers in Charge honored us with their participation at our EJUSA Healing...
grierspry
Sep 11, 20241 min read
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A Walk 4 Peace
On June 28th, hundreds turned out for the 21st Celebration of Mothers In Charge, an organization that has been working for all those...
Laura Madeleine
Jul 1, 20241 min read
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Gun Violence Awareness Day with the Philadelphia Eagles
With Friday marking Gun Violence Awareness Day, the Philadelphia Eagles were wearing orange practice jerseys which will be auctioned off...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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A Conversation with Governor Josh Shapiro
In 2020, our founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight took part in a conversation Josh Shapiro, now Governor-elect of Pennsylvania. Watch the...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Feb 4, 20241 min read
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BOTH BITTER AND SWEET: MOTHERS IN CHARGE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD TO GUN VIOLENCE
As our 20th Anniversary Gala was approaching, The Philadelphia Inquirer published this story reporting how: “Mothers In Charge has grown...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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MOTHERS IN CHARGE, INC. CELEBRATES 20 YEARS -- OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Hundreds of mothers, politicians, and supporters attended the Mothers in Charge 20th Anniversary Gala on May 24 at Lincoln Financial...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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BID NOW ON THESE CUSTOM MOTHERS IN CHARGE SHOES AUTOGRAPHED BY JASON KELCE OF THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Mothers In Charge was a 2023 Social Justice Fund grant awardee from the Philadelphia Eagles. As a recipient, Mothers In Charge was also...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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JOY OF SHARING TOY DRIVE NOW COLLECTING GIFTS FOR PHILADELPHIA-AREA CHILDREN
Mothers in Charge founder and executive director Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight joined Jim Donovan to talk about how giving this season can...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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MOTHERS IN CHARGE HOSTS ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY
Mothers in Charge held our annual holiday toy giveaway a few days before Christmas at the School District of Philadelphia...
Mothers In Charge, Inc.
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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