
Homelessness
Four years ago, the city honored David Mosley. Now it’s accusing him of “fraud” and “grave misrepresentation” in using pandemic relief money.
4 weeks ago
Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability
The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.
1 month ago
Listen 1:35Chester County’s homeless population rises for first time since 2020
Numbers from Chester County’s 2023 Point-In-Time count show an eight percent increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
2 months ago
After more than 3 decades, Philly’s Project HOME co-founders are stepping down
Project HOME was born out of a swimming pool locker room. Next week, it will open its 1,000th unit of housing in Philly.
2 months ago
Delaware nonprofits secure $6 million to offer housing help to people experiencing homelessness
The American Rescue Plan awarded Delaware $6 million, which will be divided among four groups working to eliminate homelessness and offer housing assistance.
2 months ago
The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.
3 months ago
Project HOME to launch ‘groundbreaking’ collaborative to address Philly’s opioid epidemic
The nonprofit is teaming up with three hospital systems to provide people a direct path from the emergency room to supportive housing.
4 months ago
Listen 1:22Norristown, PECO planning to sweep homeless encampment
Norristown is coordinating with PECO to clear homeless encampments from the company’s property. Legal advocates are concerned Norristown could sweep the entire municipality.
4 months ago
Listen 1:37Supporters say the policy will make mental health services accessible to people who otherwise may not have the means to seek treatment on their own.
4 months ago
After Jordan Neely’s death, homeless advocates blame NYC’s ‘dehumanizing’ policies
Advocates for the homeless are calling for accountability in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man who died this week on a New York City subway train.
5 months ago
Delco coalition addressing issues facing unhoused people
The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.
5 months ago
Pilot program will explore if tiny homes could help serve the unhoused population in Philly
There are multiple projects in the works to see how tiny home villages can help serve the unhoused population.
5 months ago
‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness
After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.
7 months ago
Listen 1:17Upper Darby pet-friendly shelter already at capacity, expanding services
Upper Darby pet-friendly homeless shelter, Breaking Bread Community, has already reached its full capacity since opening a month ago.
8 months ago
The only overnight shelter for single adults in Montgomery County is fighting to stay open
In the last six months, Pottstown has ordered three churches to close their shelters or stop offering services to the public.
9 months ago
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