Amy Stoner (center), Director of CSS’ Community-Based and Housing and Homeless Services Divisions with prayer tent volunteers.

Volunteers handing out the hundreds of soft pretzels provided by Knights of Columbus La Rábida Council 1191.

Nutritional Development Services’ Executive Director Lizanne Hagedorn (center), and Assistant Director of Community Relations David Stier with one of the event’s volunteers handing out nutritious boxed lunches to children.

Program Coordinator Christy Hoffmann from Every Good Gift, a non-profit charitable organization that provides job training for young single mothers in the Philadelphia region at their Glenside and Kensington locations..

Young parents to be enjoyed the event and resources to get them started on the road to parenthood. (Photo by Catholic Social Services)

Mothers were able to select from donations of clothing for babies and young children, and stock up on diapers, wipes, and other necessities.

CSS Intern Annie Sheehy helped by distributing free clothing to mothers.

Tashina Wright and Amanda Leggedt of McAuley House volunteered for the event so they could give back to their community.

Kiara Badillo, Kianna Gonzales, and Imalay Cintron from Casa Del Carmen, a CSS agency, which provides services to the Latino and Spanish-speaking community of North Philadelphia.

Balloon Artists Linda and Dan entertained children with their creations. Balloon art in swords and butterflies was very popular with the children at the event.

Children enjoyed getting their faces painted at the event..

Musical performance was provided by The Good Shepherd Choir, a collaboration between St. John’s Hospice and Mercy Hospice, both programs within CSS serving those experiencing homelessness.

Amy Stoner, Director of CSS’ Community-Based and Housing and Homeless Services Divisions with Tom Stevens, Executive Director of the Prolife Union of Greater Philadelphia.