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Social Service Agencies Harrisburg has a strong network of social service agencies. The Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness (CACH) coordinates initiatives designed to address homelessness across multiple nonprofits and its work was mentioned several times during in-person interviews (CACH, 2015; K. Gallagher, personal communication, February 25, 2017; J. Giles, personal communication, February 25, 2017). The coalition’s long-term plan to end homelessness in Harrisburg, “HOME RUN: Blueprint to

passed, they are all in Pennsylvania this morning! Rudyard Kipling   1. The Commonwealth They Served The weather was seasonally cold in Pennsylvania’s Capitol late in 1914. On Sunday morning, December 27, the temperature was 1 degree Fahrenheit. This reading was the lowest ever registered in the last month of the year during the almost three-decade history of the Harrisburg weather station. Nevertheless, the cold did not dim the spirit of the holiday season as the Harrisburg Evening Telegraph newspaper

Where did milton hershey grow up Milton Snavely Hershey was born on September 13, 1857 in the small town of Derry, Pennsylvania. He only had one sibling, a sister named Serena who sadly died from Scarlet fever when Milton was nine years old. His mother, Fanny, was a devoted Mennonite. His father, Henry, was a dreamer who was constantly starting new jobs and working on his next "get rich quick" scheme. Because Milton's family moved so much, he didn't get a very good education. By the time he

Behind General James' monument, and to the left, lies a flat stone in memory of James, Jr.'s two cousins, Sally Fleming and Isabella Ewing. While weathered, it can still be read that the stone is "In memory of" Sally Fleming and Isabella Ewing (Sally’s sister). Behind General James' monument, and to the right, is an upright marble tombstone dedicated to James Junior’s seventeen-year old brother, Robert Todd. The last lines of his stone are eroded from the elements, but careful reading reveals the

On Sunday morning, December 27, the temperature was 1 degree Fahrenheit. This reading was the lowest ever registered in the last month of the year during the almost three-decade history of the Harrisburg weather station. Nevertheless, the cold did not dim the spirit of the holiday season as the Harrisburg Evening Telegraph newspaper cheerfully proclaimed, “Perfect Christmas Makes City Happy.” During that week, Governor John K. Tener, in the last month of his term, released a legislatively mandated

creating one of the top five candy companies in the country. Even with his lack of school education, Hershey acquired keen business skills. Hershey was born on September 13, 1857, less than five years before the Civil War began, in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. Because of the violence and the economy during the Civil War, Hershey and his parents moved from place to place frequently, and he did not have a college level education. For years, he worked for a man in a candy shop which inspired him to begin

Pennsylvania’s state licensure requirements were obtained through the Department of Services website under the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. State Board Identifying Information In the state of Pennsylvania, the licensing board for licensed professional counselors is called the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. The office is located at One Penn

Allentown city is located in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania. It is third most populous city and 224th largest city in United states. It is the fasted growing city with a population of 118,032. Allentown is located Northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles northeast of Harrisburg. Allen Town was named a national success story for its downtown development by Urban Land Institute. There are several museums and cultural organizations in Allentown, Pennsylvania. One of them is the America on wheels, which

Only one city has ranked top three in Huffington Post’s “America's 10 Most Content Cities” list for the past five years, its name is “High Bridge”, located in eastern Pennsylvania. Tourism in High Bridge has never been higher, all due it’s immaculate reputation. High Bridge not only have copious amounts of attractions for tourists, but also appeal to permeant residents. This is because High Bridge’s community organizers understand the necessity of a city to be suitable in all aspects, not just one

Despite what some may think, it is proven that Milton Hershey had a positive impact on his community and the world in a various of ways. For example, he built the Milton Hershey school to benefit underprivileged youth. In fact, this school is still in operation today and was originally opened on November 15, 1909. Another way Hershey impacted the lives of many was through the building of Hersheypark. This amusement park was established in 1907 and, like the school, is still in operation today. On