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Alexa Rhodes & H.E.L.P.I.N.G. The Homeless Backpacks
Alexa Rhodes is currently a 17-year-old high school junior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. She is extremely passionate about elementary education, Philadelphia sports, and giving back to her community. In January of 2020, she started H.E.L.P.I.N.G. The Homeless Backpacks in a business class at her school because she wanted to bring a level of comfort and security to those living on the streets. Since then, she has watched her organization flourish and has donated 150 backpacks filled with essential items. She has partnered with major companies such as Bombas and Alphabroder, she won the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, and she was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer! Within the next few months, she plans on donating over 150 backpacks to multiple shelters in the Philadelphia area!
You can find out more information about Alexa and her organization and how you can get involved at https://www.helpingthehomelessbackpacks.com/ or @helpingthehomelessbackpacks on Instagram!
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Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.
Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420
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By Becca Lane, Carly Hester & Dani EngueroAlexa Rhodes is currently a 17-year-old high school junior at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. She is extremely passionate about elementary education, Philadelphia sports, and giving back to her community. In January of 2020, she started H.E.L.P.I.N.G. The Homeless Backpacks in a business class at her school because she wanted to bring a level of comfort and security to those living on the streets. Since then, she has watched her organization flourish and has donated 150 backpacks filled with essential items. She has partnered with major companies such as Bombas and Alphabroder, she won the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Competition, and she was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer! Within the next few months, she plans on donating over 150 backpacks to multiple shelters in the Philadelphia area!
You can find out more information about Alexa and her organization and how you can get involved at https://www.helpingthehomelessbackpacks.com/ or @helpingthehomelessbackpacks on Instagram!
The YANApodcast:
Instagram: @the_yanapodcast
New episodes every Tuesday!
NAMI Philly:
Instagram: @NAMIPhiladelphia or @namiphilly_ETS
Website: www.namiphilly.org
NAMI Philadelphia Warmline: 267.687.4381 OPTION 1
CRISIS RESOURCES:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 support for those in any type of crisis. If you text, “NAMI” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States you will be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.
Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline (215) 686-4420
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - available 24/7 to help those suffering from addiction find immediate help.