The funding was received from Philadelphia Foundation for the organization’s work in HIV/AIDS, health education, and social services. Philadelphia, PA (June 15, 2023) – Local nonprofit, Bebashi Transition to Hope (Bebashi), was recently awarded $15,000 of grant funding by Philadelphia Foundation to support the organization’s HIV/AIDS services, health education, and social services. The funding will […]
Bebashi’s HEZ Community Outreach Specialist discusses Food First food pantry and benefits of a client specific pantry model. PHILADELPHIA (June 5, 2023) – On Thursday, June 2nd , 2022, Bebashi’s HEZ Community Outreach Specialist, Isabella Perretti, participated in the Philabundance Community Partnership Day to discuss and answer questions about the organization’s Food First food pantry […]
On Friday, April 21, Bebashi’s Hunger Relief Supervisor, Janice Tosto, attended a roundtable discussion on Food Insecurity at Mazzoni. The event was attended by members of the Food Policy Advisory Committee along with special guest Admiral Rachel Levine, MD. Click the link to read full coverage of the event by the Philadelphia Gay News. Adm. […]
Bebashi has partnered with juniors and seniors at Strawberry Mansion High School to feed our communities and end food insecurity through the culinary arts. Through the partnership Bebashi provides the food and the students cook the meals under the guidance of Culinary Arts teacher Tim McClain. Once prepared, Bebashi distributes the meals. “I like the […]
Bebashi’s Executive Director, Sebrina Tate was interviewed in the March 2023 issue of Uptown Standard, to highlight her trailblazing role as the first woman of color executive director of the organization in 25 years. In the interview, Ms. Tate talks about her passion for community service and her inspiration for pursuing a career in social […]
KYW News Radio interviewed Bebashi’s Hunger Relief Supervisor, Janice Tosto, to get her thoughts on the effect that the upcoming end of emergency allotment SNAP benefits will have on local food pantries, such as Bebashi’s Food First pantry. Janice Tosto with Bebashi, a Philadelphia nonprofit, says this change will increase the already heavy burden placed on food […]
Bebashi – Transition to Hope was one of 33 Delaware Valley HIV/AIDS service organizations to receive grants from Philly AIDS Thrift and Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room. “We are always grateful for the support we receive from Philly AIDS Thrift. This year we pivoted our ask to support the clinical aspect of our organization in an […]
Bebashi – Transition to Hope was one of eight organizations selected by the City of Philadelphia to receive funding for its programs that help in the fight against monkeypox. Click the link to read the full article.
Bebashi’s new partnership with SistaTalkPHL and Ark of Safety LGBTQ+ Safe Haven to make HIV testing more accessible, was recently featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Click the link to read the full article. https://www.inquirer.com/health/hiv-aids-test-philadelphia-20220912.html
Philadelphia, PA (August 31, 2022) – Bebashi is excited to announce two new partnerships with local grassroots organizations, SistaTalkPHL and Ark of Safety LGBTQ+ Safe Haven. These organizations will now be providing self-testing HIV kits and referring individuals to Bebashi’s prevention navigation services. The partnerships, which are funded by the Center for Disease Control, will […]