Make a One-Time or Recurring Monthly Donation to Help the Homeless
and those battling co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
and those battling co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
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A GREAT DAY FOR A 5K!
Runners and Walkers at the12/1/24 Fundrasier at Griffith Park!
Runners and Walkers at the12/1/24 Fundrasier at Griffith Park!
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THANK YOU to everyone that participated in the HFH 5K and donated to PFKF to help those in need in Los Angeles!
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"If the rich, the super rich, could find love to give we could end poverty. This could be paradise, no more competition. One human family working together." ~Kevan Isaacs 
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When you hear the words Homeless, Mental Health and Substance Abuse,
What Comes To Mind?
Did You Know:
Over 575,000
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Over 195,000
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Over 125,000
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Up to 40%
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Over 50%
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Over 120,000
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They’re "couch surfing" with friends, sleeping in cars, abandoned buildings, libraries, train & bus stations, on the streets … places not intended for people to live. 
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On any given day or night, homeless adults, children, and families across our country are living and sleeping outside or in other unsuitable places and situations. 
They face a daily struggle to obtain and maintain the things most of us take for granted: food, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, healthcare and support from family and friends. |
The connection between homelessness and substance use is undeniable, affecting our cities and suburban communities equally. 
Time spent without a stable home leads to increased mental health disorders and collateral damage from coping behaviors like substance use. |
There are many situations that lead to homelessness … broken families,
financial difficulties, drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues.
Oftentimes, there are multiple issues involved.
financial difficulties, drug or alcohol addiction, mental health issues.
Oftentimes, there are multiple issues involved.
Many organizations are working to help the homeless and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Yet the needs are growing faster than services can be provided.
From food and clothing to mental wellness and substance recovery services, more help is desperately needed.
Yet the needs are growing faster than services can be provided.
From food and clothing to mental wellness and substance recovery services, more help is desperately needed.
At Pennies From Kevan Foundation ('PFKF'), we're doing our part by raising funds to help local providers
of these essential services in the Philadelphia and Los Angeles areas, so that more needs can be met.
Thank you for caring by making a one-time or recurring donation to PFKF and/or by participating in our fundraising events.
of these essential services in the Philadelphia and Los Angeles areas, so that more needs can be met.
Thank you for caring by making a one-time or recurring donation to PFKF and/or by participating in our fundraising events.
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