Homelessness
New funding for Delaware’s collaborative initiative to boost homeless services
Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.
9 months ago
Listen 1:13Philadelphia is ‘America’s poorest big city.’ Here’s what that actually means
The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.
9 months ago
Listen 4:25Philly declares Code Blue due to frigid temperatures
Here’s a look at the forecast, and what you need to know about the citywide declaration.
9 months ago
WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
9 months ago
Homelessness in the Philly region, by the numbers
Of people who experience homelessness in Philly, more than 17% are children under the age of 18, and over 8% are youth ages 18 to 24.
9 months ago
Youth homelessness in Philadelphia illustrated: ‘They are invisible’
The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.
9 months ago
Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.
9 months ago
Listen 4:11How is New Jersey’s poorest county tackling homelessness?
The mostly rural county in South Jersey has only one shelter, but officials and advocates are working together to address the issue.
9 months ago
Listen 5:16The podcast and multimedia project produced by WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting examines the crisis of youth homelessness.
9 months ago
1 year later, Upper Darby’s pet-friendly homeless shelter remains a lifeline
The shelter is also exceeding its own expectations for finding people permanent housing.
9 months ago
Listen 0:57‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen' | Episode 5: Unsheltered in suburbia
In this episode, an unhoused young person in Pottstown, a Montco service provider, and housing advocates from across the suburbs explain the impact of youth homelessness.
Air Date: December 27, 2023
Listen 30:44Camden lacks transitional housing for homeless youth. Here’s what is being done about it
Organizations and Camden County work to address a lack of transitional housing in Camden to get youth acclimated to adulthood.
10 months ago
Listen 4:41Enduring extreme cold: What resources are available in Philly, South Jersey, and Delaware?
Severe winter weather often triggers special measures to help protect people who are unhoused. Here’s what you need to know.
10 months ago
Community-driven resources for people experiencing homelessness in Delaware
Organizations like Housing Alliance Delaware and The Shepherd’s Office aim to support Delaware’s unhoused population.
10 months ago
What a ‘Code Purple’ means for Delaware residents
Delawareans can connect to Code Purple resources via Delaware 211 by calling or texting 211.
10 months ago