Shelly Yanoff Leaving A Legacy Of Advocacy For Children – The Philadelphia Inquirer – May 30, 2012
In 1986, Shelly Yanoff accepted a job as executive director of what was then called Philadelphia Citizens for Children and Youth. She thought she…
Children’s Advocate Should Be Proud – The Philadelphia Inquirer – May 30, 2012
For 25 years and more, the Philadelphia area has had a relentless advocate in Shelley Yanoff for improving the lives of children. As the…
New Schools Plan: Can’t We Do Better? – Philadelphia Daily News – May 17, 2012
Can public schools be saved in the United States, in Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia? Can they be saved for kids in low- and middle-income communities?…
Peace Quilt Unveiled at Thomas Mifflin Elementary School – WHYY Newsworks – May 10, 2011
The ceremony opened with a rendition of Bob Marley’s “One Love,” sung by a group of elementary students at Thomas Mifflin on Wednesday morning.…
Understanding Poverty Today (Audio) – WHYY Radio – May 8, 2012
For the poorest Americans, these are the worst times since the Great Depression. On the heels of the 2008 recession, lingering unemployment, foreclosures and…
Bold Proposal to Re-Cast Schools Gives Me Deja-Vu – WHYY Newsworks – April 26, 2012
The Philadelphia School District’s proposal to dramatically re-cast its structure and educational approach, in the process eliminating dozens of schools, cutting labor costs and…
Free Eye Screenings on Saturday – Philadelphia Inquirer – April 13, 2012
Aénisha was having headaches but it never occurred to the 16-year-old that the problem was her eyes. Now — after a free vision screening…
Give Kids Sight Day 2012 at Jefferson Hospital Alumni Hall
Download PDF Philadelphia: ‘Give Kids Sight Day’ where Philadelphia school children will get free eye checks and free glasses. Saturday, April 14, 2012,…
Free Eye Exams For Children in Philadelphia – CBS3 Philly – April 12, 2012
Public Citizens for Children and Youth and Eagles Youth Partnership have teamed up with Wills Eye Institute for Give Kids Sight Day on Saturday.…
Uncovering Kids: 89,000 Poor Pa. Kids Slashed From Medicaid – The Philadelphia Daily News – April 3, 2012
Download PDF KHELI Muhammad was trying to schedule a routine pediatrician’s appointment last summer when she discovered that her 2-year-old son, who has a…