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Publication Date

1-1-2014

Community Partner

Church of the Advocate

Community Preceptors

Vashti DuBois

Academic Preceptors

Oliver Bullock, DO, Ronald Allen, MHA, Mary Kate McGinty, RPH, MS

City

Philadelphia, PA

Keywords

Chronic Disease, Education Advancement/Literacy, Environmental Health, Health Communication, Nutrition and Weight Status

Disciplines

Mental and Social Health | Public Health | Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Project Goals and Objectives:

  • Foster creativity in the fields of photography, social media, and community outreach, culminating in projects completed by high school Youth Works Work Ready interns
  • Promote cardiovascular and oral health
  • Increase awareness of substance abuse, chronic diseases, and hunger
  • Establish the foundations for ACCE to aid in the launch
  • Create a comprehensive review of the Advocate Café to showcase the soup kitchen’s impact on the community and utilize the data for upcoming improvements
  • Collaborate with other non-profits committed to hunger relief to initiate future partnerships

Personal Statements

“I began my journey as a BTG intern with high hopes of inspiring change by bringing medical knowledge to my site, learning more about the surrounding community, and working with an interdisciplinary team. What I never expected was to gain as much perspective and insight into the motivations and reasons behind different human behaviors. Working with a varied population- age, race, sex, housing status-allowed me to examine the struggles of everyday life for many and taught me to approach everyone with the respect and mindfulness their experience deserves. I walk away from this experience with more tools in my tool belt and knowledge in my library, which I will carry with me into my future career and personal life.” – Kelsey McGlade

“Through BTG, I have been exposed to the complexities of various issues faced by inner-city communities in north Philadelphia, such as hunger, poverty, chronic illnesses, and lack of resources. I began this summer with high expectations and the hope of changing lives in the weeks to come; however, from my time at Church of the Advocate, I gained significant insight from the community they serve. I learned that life is about making the best of every situation and to focus on personal development: becoming a better person every day and doing things not only because you enjoy them, but rather because you want to make an impact on others. Overall, I will always remember my experiences from BTG and use that knowledge to be a well-rounded and empathetic pharmacist.” – Maggie Gandhi

The Advocate Cafe: A Hand-Up, Not a Hand-Out

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