This National Volunteer Week, Prevention Point Philadelphia (PPP) extends deep gratitude to the dedicated people who generously share their time and compassion in service of our city’s most vulnerable neighbors. We feature a few of these individuals below. To learn more about volunteering at PPP, visit our website here.
Ngozi Agoh
Ngozi Agoh is a senior at UPenn studying psychology, hoping to become a primary care physician in the future:
"I have been volunteering at PPP since September 2024. I started off in the Love Lot with the Syringe Services Program, doing syringe exchange and navigation to other services. Now, I intern with the Integrated Healthcare and Medical Case Management teams, as well as the mobile testing unit. I chose to volunteer at PPP because I am passionate about addressing barriers to healthcare access for vulnerable populations, and Prevention Point is committed to helping people struggling with substance use disorder and/or homelessness. I am grateful to be a part of this mission."
Becca Overton
Becca Overton is a third-year medical student at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University:
"I’ve lived in Philadelphia for four years and have a cat named Cricket. I have been volunteering at Prevention Point for over a year now. At PPP I primarily work in the Syringe Services Program helping out where I can. Every time I am there I’m reminded of the importance and impact of our work. But most of all it is the people we serve—their strength and resilience—that keeps me coming back!"
Kyla Hayes
Kyla Hayes is a senior at Haverford College studying anthropology and health studies. A Philly native, she's been volunteering with PPP throughout this school year:
"I chose PPP because I'm passionate about harm reduction and addressing how stigma prevents people from receiving essential care. I believe good ethics start with good science, and harm reduction exemplifies this principle. Not enough attention is given to this critical issue, and I'm committed to being part of that change.
I primarily work in the syringe exchange program and help with street outreach in Kensington. What drew me to PPP was wanting to contribute to work that saves lives while preserving dignity. I wanted to be part of a solution that meets people where they are, not where society thinks they should be. Every week I spend at PPP reinforces how compassion and practical support make immediate differences in the lives of people facing incredibly tough circumstances."
Em Frank
Em is an artist and writer and will soon be a student in social work:
"I've been volunteering at Prevention Point for over a year now and I mostly work in the SSP; however, I have worked in the Drop-In and mail room as well. I love volunteering at Prevention Point because I like being of service to populations that are overlooked and disenfranchised, and because addiction has impacted me and my family as well."