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Homelessness

Two police officers stand by a fence
Community

‘Like an animal’: Wilmington erects fence controlled by police at homeless encampment ahead of sunset eviction deadline

The city of Wilmington barred members of the media and volunteers from accessing residents inside the fenced perimeter.

2 weeks ago

Wilmington Mayor John Carney
Community

‘Mass confusion’: Wilmington works to place homeless park residents in temporary shelters as it moves forward with evicting them

Wilmington officials say a small group of homeless park residents don’t want to leave. They did not say what would happen if residents refused to go.

2 weeks ago

Shannon Qualters and Joesph Essinger pose for a photo together.
Community
Billy Penn

A $25 million lifeline in Philly for unhoused drug users with major health challenges

After years bouncing between emergency rooms and the street, patients get wraparound services through Project HOME’s recovery collaborative.

2 weeks ago

2 children's beds are seen in a bedroom.
Community

Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?

A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.

2 weeks ago

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La representante estatal Kim Williams habla sobre un programa piloto que desea financiar
Community

“Seguros, apoyados y listos para aprender”: Defensores en Delaware impulsan un plan piloto de vales de alquiler para estudiantes que carecen de hogar.

Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.

3 weeks ago

John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

4 weeks ago

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Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage

Just in time for Philly’s summer of soccer, Inis Nua puts the Homeless World Cup on stage.

4 weeks ago

Kim Williams speaking to crowd at meeting
Community

‘Safe, supported and ready to learn’: Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness

To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.

1 month ago

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La Casa de la Esperanza es el único refugio
Community

El único refugio para mujeres de Dover afronta un posible cierre al agotarse los fondos, dejando a docenas de personas sin ningún lugar a donde acudir

Una crítica brecha de financiación podría obligar a House of Hope a cerrar, dejando a los residentes vulnerables sin vivienda segura ni servicios de apoyo.

1 month ago

Eviction notices on tents at a Wilmington homeless encampment
Community

Wilmington issues eviction notices at homeless encampment as Mayor Carney states area was always ‘temporary’

The city gave out tents to people living at Christina Park. Now, it wants the tents back and the residents gone.

2 months ago

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Legislative Hall en Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Una controvertida legislación que otorga más derechos a las personas sin hogar en Delaware suscita la oposición de negocios y gobiernos locales.

La legislación permitiría presentar demandas contra las localidades por violar los derechos civiles de una persona sin hogar.

2 months ago

The House of Hope shelter
Community

Dover’s only women’s shelter faces possible closure as funding runs out, leaving dozens with nowhere to turn

A critical funding gap could force House of Hope to close, leaving vulnerable residents without safe housing or support services.

2 months ago

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Javier Horstmann, funcionario de la oficina del alcalde de Wilmington
Urban Planning

Wilmington reemplaza las tiendas de campaña proporcionadas por la ciudad a los residentes sin hogar, después de que tuvieran filtraciones durante la tormenta de la semana pasada.

Wilmington exige a las personas sin hogar que vivan en tiendas de campaña proporcionadas por la ciudad.

2 months ago

outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Controversial Delaware legislation giving people experiencing homelessness more rights draws opposition from businesses, local governments

The legislation would allow lawsuits against localities for violating an unhoused person’s civil rights.

2 months ago

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Javier Horstmann, an official with Wilmington Mayor John Carney's office, speaks with an unhoused resident
Urban Planning

Wilmington replaces city-issued tents for unhoused residents after they leaked during last week’s rainstorm

Wilmington is requiring unhoused people to live in city-issued tents, but one Christina Park resident says officials “have no idea what they're doing.”

3 months ago

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