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‘Illegal diversion’ of $339,000 in pandemic relief money? Wilmington sues Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans

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

Flower pots adorn the front of some new homes on Bennett Street.
Community

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

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Homeless shelter
Community

Chester 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

A close-up of Sister Mary Scullion
Community

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

A walkway stretches into the distance, lined by rows of small white homes on either side.
Community

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

Delaware State University
Education

Delaware State University researchers to study initiative bringing housing and health care to people experiencing homelessness

The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.

3 months ago

Monique Taylor speaks to an audience while standing at a podium.
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Community

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

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Community

Norristown, 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

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N.J. Governor Murphy delivers the 2023 State of the State Address at the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023
Health

People experiencing homelessness can now receive mental health services at emergency shelters in New Jersey

Supporters 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

Police officers watch as protesters gather in the Broadway-Lafayette subway station to protest the death of Jordan Neely, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in New York. Four people were arrested, police said. Neely, a man who was suffering an apparent mental health episode aboard a New York City subway, died this week after being placed in a headlock by a fellow rider on Monday, May 1, according to police officials and video of the encounter. 
(AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
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Politics & Policy

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

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Community

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

A row of tiny homes.
Urban Planning

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

A walkway stretches into the distance, lined by rows of small white homes on either side.
Community

‘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

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A person spoons food onto someone else's plate.
Community

Upper 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

People hold candles at night in the cold.
Community

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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