The group began in 1991 as a group of mothers on welfare in Kensington, North Philadelphia, the poorest district in Pennsylvania.
Members fight to put food on the table and keep a roof over their children's heads.
They also work to connect with people across the country and hemisphere, building a movement to end poverty. No fees are required, but a site donation is asked to cover housing, food and programming costs. Volunteers will have daily interaction with the poor and homeless families that constitute the organization. Experience with alt. KWRU has hosted groups during the fall, winter, spring and summer for over five years.