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News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly

The John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School Out-of-School Program (OST) was one of four OST Programs located throughout the Philadelphia region selected as a Teen Reading Lounge (TRL) pilot site by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) for the 2017-2018 academic year. Hallahan OST is a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The TRL is an award winning, non-traditional book club for teens ages 12 through 18. The program combines book-based learning and hands-on activities to help students build stronger interpersonal, communication, literacy, and critical-thinking skills. This is the first year that program expanded outside of the traditional library setting. Hallahan OST received $9,000 in program funding to support the TRL. The funds cover program expenses and an outside facilitator. Hallahan’s TRL facilitator is Ms. Samantha Dugan, an English teacher from Conwell Egan High School. As a TRL facilitator, she helps plan the program and facilitates

"The prom has been an American tradition since the 1940s — but today, the average US teen spends approximately $600 to attend it. Through its annual Prom Gear Exchange, Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia helps teens go to the big dance in style, and for less. The exchange provides gently used formal attire for free — along with makeovers, healthy snacks, informational resources, and a few practice turns on the dance floor. With a little “take two” attire that saves them money, teens can have a first-rate experience on their special night." View More

News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly

News Source: Catholic Philly