Mercy Hospice, a shelter for homeless women and children administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will hold a Block Party Celebration to mark its 25 years of service to the community. Mercy Hospice provides emergency shelter, recovery housing and day programs to women and children in need.

Founders, supporters, former and current residents and staff will come together for the three hour celebration. There will be fun, food, memories and music.

Saturday, September 29, 2001
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony at 12:30 p.m.)
Mercy Hospice
13th and Pine Streets
Philadelphia

The Block Party will feature invited speakers Reverend Monsignor Timothy C. Senior, Secretary for Catholic Human Services; Sister Mary Klock, R.S.M., the first Director of Mercy Hospice and Mr. Robert Hess, Deputy Managing Director of Special Needs Housing for the city of Philadelphia.

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