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SHOP In the News

From community health initiatives to research, service, and leadership, SHOP members are making an impact both within Penn and across Philadelphia. This page highlights the accomplishments, public recognition, and stories that reflect the dedication of our volunteers, student leaders, alumni, and community partners.

Penn Today

Shared Vision

SHOP alumni Eric Lee and Justin Wang and their President’s Engagement Prize winning Shared Vision initiative

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The Daily Pennsylvanian

West Philadelphia Sanctuary

SHOP alumnus Aravind Krishnan and the West Philadelphia Sanctuary team developed a welcoming community gathering space in West Philadelphia

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Penn Today

Project HERO

Aravind Krishnan, the inaugural recipient of the Sarah Katz Award, developed Project HERO after SHOP guests expressed a desire to monitor their health between clinic visits.

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Penn Today

HAVEN

SHOP alumni Connie Ni and Chloe Chang received a President’s Engagement Prize for HAVEN (Home for Arts, Voices, Enrichment, and Nurturing)

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Penn Today

Nourish to Flourish

Former SHOP site coordinator Rashmi Acharya and her teammates received a President’s Engagement Prize for Nourish to Flourish, an independent initiative inspired in part by her experiences with SHOP

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Penn Today

Original SHOP Feature

SHOP’s first feature of working to bring health services directly to people experiencing homelessness

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