Homelessness
WHYY News, Logan Center launch project examining youth homelessness
The five-part podcast series examines youth homelessness in Philadelphia and explores solutions to end a largely invisible plight for thousands of the city’s young people.
5 months ago
‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 1: The money
Getting federal funding to address youth homelessness is predicated on the success of Philly’s programs over the next two years.
Air Date: November 29, 2023
Listen 26:31Southern Delaware group provides cold weather shelter for women
The Shepherd's Office in Southern Delaware takes proactive measures by providing cold weather shelter for women, addressing the lack of resources.
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Philadelphia declares ‘Code Blue’ ahead of dangerous cold this week
Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Service issues a Code Blue when wind chill temperatures feel near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Pottstown has erected signs along College Drive, declaring the parcel a flood hazard and “private property of the borough.” The sign demands people vacate after Dec. 1.
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Listen 1:13Joy of Sox celebrates receiving 1 million pairs of socks, sets sights on new goal by 2025
Joy of Sox celebrated with Prevention Point Philadelphia Wednesday after achieving the goal of reaching one million socks by October.
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Philly’s Veterans Village seeks to curb veteran homelessness by being ‘a template’
Veteran homelessness has decreased in recent years, but needs remain. This independent living center wants to be the model of what could be.
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Listen 2:14Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain
There are still more than 33,000 homeless veterans in the U.S.
6 months ago
Four years ago, the city honored David Mosley. Now it’s accusing him of “fraud” and “grave misrepresentation” in using pandemic relief money.
8 months 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.
10 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.
11 months ago
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