Becky Shuhart and her son Caiden, 8. Shuhart spent years of her life homeless living at the Frankford Transportation Center and riding the 14 bus every […]
Back on Track
November 12, 2019
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Cherry Hill resident survived horrors of opioid abuse, reclaimed life
November 5, 2019
Becky Shuhart (left) with son Caiden (right) at their Cherry Hill home. Shuhart was to be honored on Nov. 1 in Philadelphia by JEVS Human Services […]
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After a life on the streets, a guide back for others
November 4, 2019
Becky Shuhart. PHOTO BY DAVID MAIALETTI / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER by Mike Newall Becky Shuhart was living in a scraggly patch of dirt and bushes next to […]
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Philly Program Successful in Helping People Recovering from Opioid Addiction Find Jobs
October 2, 2019
The JEVS ACT team combines recovery treatment with employment services. Left to right: Ryan Kelly, GED/Adult Education Instructor, Maria Delgado, Employment Manager, Gina Albater, client at […]
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Faces of Recovery at JEVS: Series 2
September 25, 2019
Felix, Theresa, Crystal, Lisa and Carlos shared their recovery stories with us in hopes of inspiring others to seek out life-changing treatment for addiction. September is […]
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Rewarding Work
September 20, 2019
A fresh start: Certified employment specialist Tyeriah Todd stands with Scott Miller, 34, who was the first person to ever be placed in JEVS ACT II’s […]
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A job-training program that brings hope to recovering addicts
September 4, 2019
Maria Delgado and Sam Cole pose with a picture of Daniel Gonzalez. They are two of the key staff members for JEVS’ new job training program for […]
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ACT Community Day Celebrates Recovery
August 28, 2019
JEVS Achievement through Counseling and Treatment (ACT), which are addiction recovery centers in two Philadelphia locations, celebrated the end of summer with their annual community picnic […]
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A is for Achievement: New Employment Services at ACT
June 26, 2019
JEVS ACT Employment and Adult Education Specialists are ready to help! Above, from left: Tyeriah Todd, Certified Employment Specialist, Ryan Kelly, GED/Adult Education Instructor, and Sam […]
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A Mother’s Love
March 19, 2019
By Melissa Komar / Star News By outward appearances, Jennifer Burke, 41, is the typical stay-at-home mom. The North Philly resident lives in an apartment with […]
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