Education is a great need in our community.
The high school drop-out rate in our zip code is 28%, and only 9% of community members have a 4-year college degree or higher, which is the second lowest rate in the city by zip code.
According to the neighborhood elementary school's 2024 PSSA results, only 8% of the students were proficient in math and 17% were proficient in English Language Arts.
According to the neighborhood middle school's 2024 PSSA results, 0% of the students were proficient in math and 11% were proficient in English Language Arts.
There is also a great spiritual need in our community.
Our district has one of the highest homicide rates in the city. The 19140 zip code also has a high rate of domestic violence, drugs, and prostitution.
God is at work in Hunting Park.
While the above statistics may seem bleak, we see God at work in Hunting Park. Within a few blocks of HPCA, there are many organizations working to make a lasting positive impact in the community. Here are a few (click on names for more information):
Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia
Spirit and Truth Fellowship (including the following local church plants):
- 8th Street Community Church
- Grace and Peace Community Fellowship
- One Hope Community Church
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