Join fellow co-conspirators for a tour of Kensington in North Philadelphia.
Spend the morning turning guns into garden tools with blacksmiths from RAW tools Philly! Hear stories of magnificent transformation and deep trauma of grief and loss as you recommit to solving our problems without guns and violence.
Visit a community organization knitting neighbors together in a network of love and mutual support. The Simple Way has a garden and Food Choice Pantry. They offer support services and advocate for systematic change with other local partners when bigger systems throw obstacles in their neighbors’ way. See how this network of compassion allows neighbors Kensington to thrive.
Simple Homes is dedicated to creating dignified, affordable housing for low-income families in Philadelphia. Born from a collaboration between The Simple Way community and the Fuller Center for Housing, Simple Homes revitalizes abandoned houses, turning them into stable, healthy homes. With over 20,000 abandoned houses in Philadelphia and countless families in need, Simple Homes is committed to transforming neighborhoods and ensuring that everyone has a place to call home. Their model, proven effective in cities across the country, focuses on building not just houses, but a supportive and thriving community.
Details
- Tour begins at 10:30am from The Simple Way: 3234 Potter St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- This experience requires roughly 20 minutes of walking
- Recommended optional donation: $35. This tour is free and open to the public.