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<\/a>Esperanza Health Center has provided primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care in Kensington since December of 2007. During these years, thousands have come through our doors for care, restoration, and hope\u2014esperanza!<\/em> Motivated by Christian faith, we work from the perspective of God\u2019s love and value for each patient. We are well acquainted with the despair in this community, yet are more intimately involved in healing and hope. Over time, we have added services and deepened our relationships in Kensington. We can proclaim, \u201cHow awesome is this place!\u201d We are confident of our purpose here, and invite friends old and new–in Kensington and beyond\u2014to join us in building new pillars of hope.<\/p>\nThe goals of this campaign are to involve 1,000 participants in giving $3 million to build 4 pillars of hope.<\/p>\n
An empty lot bordering H Street behind the bank building had once been the site of a warehouse that burned to the ground in June of 2007, devastating the community. But the neighbors rallied and have cared for and protected this space for 10 years. We have secured this lot from the City of Philadelphia to build a community health & wellness center with parking. The neighbors are eager to have a place they can use to improve the overall health of the community.<\/p>\n \u201cEbenezer\u201d means \u201cstone of help\u201d and comes from 1 Samuel 7:12 when Samuel set up a stone and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, \u201cTill now the Lord has helped us.\u201d We will grow our current diaconal funds so that we can help more patients who cannot pay for special tests or services, or who are in crisis and need immediate help.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cEveryone\u201d is the answer to two questions. Who does Esperanza serve? Everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Who can participate in the Pillars campaign? Everyone, regardless of the size of the gift. Go to esperanzahealth.com\/donate<\/a> and select a Pillars category, or send a check with your designation to Esperanza Health Center, 4417 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Questions? Contact Del Wesley at 215.807.8615 or del.wesley@esperanzahealth.com<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column] The Foundation for Pillars Esperanza Health Center has provided primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care in Kensington since December of 2007. During these years, thousands have come through our doors for care, restoration, and hope\u2014esperanza! Motivated by Christian faith, we work from the perspective of God\u2019s love and value for each patient. We are […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":4793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<\/a><\/p>\nPillar 1\u2014A medical, dental, behavioral health and caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n
<\/a>In November 2016 we purchased the former Kensington Trust Company building, a magnificent architectural structure at the corner of Kensington & Allegheny Avenues and down the street from our current site. Renovation plans are underway to allow for the expansion of our medical services by 33 percent (addition of two medical hubs) and dental services, also by 33 percent (adding two operatories). Our behavioral health department will expand to address the substance abuse problems in the area. A second location of the Esperanza Caf\u00e9 will open here offering healthy food options\u2014a great need in this designated \u201cfood desert.\u201d<\/p>\nPillar 2\u2014A Community health & wellness
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<\/a>The health & wellness center will provide services for and with the community. Those being considered include:<\/p>\n\n
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<\/a>Esperanza Health Center has provided primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care in Kensington since December of 2007. During these years, thousands have come through our doors for care, restoration, and hope\u2014esperanza!<\/em> Motivated by Christian faith, we work from the perspective of God\u2019s love and value for each patient. We are well acquainted with the despair in this community, yet are more intimately involved in healing and hope. Over time, we have added services and deepened our relationships in Kensington. We can proclaim, \u201cHow awesome is this place!\u201d We are confident of our purpose here, and invite friends old and new--in Kensington and beyond\u2014to join us in building new pillars of hope.\n\nThe goals of this campaign are to involve 1,000 participants in giving $3 million to build 4 pillars of hope.\n<\/a><\/p>\n\nPillar 1\u2014A medical, dental, behavioral health and caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n
<\/a>In November 2016 we purchased the former Kensington Trust Company building, a magnificent architectural structure at the corner of Kensington & Allegheny Avenues and down the street from our current site. Renovation plans are underway to allow for the expansion of our medical services by 33 percent (addition of two medical hubs) and dental services, also by 33 percent (adding two operatories). Our behavioral health department will expand to address the substance abuse problems in the area. A second location of the Esperanza Caf\u00e9 will open here offering healthy food options\u2014a great need in this designated \u201cfood desert.\u201d\nPillar 2\u2014A Community health & wellness
<\/a>center<\/h3>\nAn empty lot bordering H Street behind the bank building had once been the site of a warehouse that burned to the ground in June of 2007, devastating the community. But the neighbors rallied and have cared for and protected this space for 10 years. We have secured this lot from the City of Philadelphia to build a community health & wellness center with parking. The neighbors are eager to have a place they can use to improve the overall health of the community.\nPillar 3\u2014Community health & wellness programs<\/h3>\n
<\/a>The health & wellness center will provide services for and with the community. Those being considered include:\n\n \t
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<\/a>illar 4\u2014The Ebenezer Fund<\/h3>\n\u201cEbenezer\u201d means \u201cstone of help\u201d and comes from 1 Samuel 7:12 when Samuel set up a stone and called its name Ebenezer; for he said, \u201cTill now the Lord has helped us.\u201d We will grow our current diaconal funds so that we can help more patients who cannot pay for special tests or services, or who are in crisis and need immediate help.\n\n \n\n \n\u201cEveryone\u201d<\/h3>\n\u201cEveryone\u201d is the answer to two questions. Who does Esperanza serve? Everyone, regardless of ability to pay. Who can participate in the Pillars campaign? Everyone, regardless of the size of the gift. Go to esperanzahealth.com\/donate<\/a> and select a Pillars category, or send a check with your designation to Esperanza Health Center, 4417 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. Questions? Contact Del Wesley at 215.807.8615 or del.wesley@esperanzahealth.com<\/a>.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n