Homelessness
The city of Wilmington barred members of the media and volunteers from accessing residents inside the fenced perimeter.
2 weeks ago
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
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
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
Listen 1:04Para 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
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
Listen 1:06Just 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
To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Una 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
The city gave out tents to people living at Christina Park. Now, it wants the tents back and the residents gone.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56La legislación permitiría presentar demandas contra las localidades por violar los derechos civiles de una persona sin hogar.
2 months ago
A critical funding gap could force House of Hope to close, leaving vulnerable residents without safe housing or support services.
2 months ago
Listen 1:40Wilmington exige a las personas sin hogar que vivan en tiendas de campaña proporcionadas por la ciudad.
2 months ago
The legislation would allow lawsuits against localities for violating an unhoused person’s civil rights.
2 months ago
Listen 0:53Wilmington 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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