Jim Kenney poses for a portrait on September 20, 2019. (Photo by Erin Blewett)
WE INTERVIEWED MORE THAN 30 Safehouse stakeholders about their personal experiences with addiction, how they feel about the proposed overdose prevention site, and their ideal outcome for the overdose crisis in Philadelphia. Our goal was to bring people of all backgrounds to the same table to encourage conversation without judgment. Participants were selected based on their connection to the Safehouse initiative and their relationship to Kensington.
This list is meant to draw attention to the nuances surrounding opinions on Safehouse and to humanize those involved. It is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list, but we hope it will foster an ongoing conversation in person and online using the #DiscussSafehouse hashtag.
Below is everyone we’ve talked to so far — from Philly’s mayor, district attorney, and councilpersons, to Kensington area residents, activists, medical professionals, and social workers, to people who use drugs in the neighborhood. In alphabetical order, here’s what they said.
Click HERE to read the full story in Kensington Voice.
