Homelessness

The group of council members vows to help address issues like homelessness and drug abuse in the Kensington and Harrowgate areas.

The nearly two-hour conversation centered on youth homelessness — a growing problem in the region, according to recent city data.

Volunteers walked through rain-soaked forests to tabulate Delaware’s homeless population and offer assistance.

A Philadelphia study finds that almost 25% of youth who experience homelessness find a way out, which researchers call resilience.

After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.

Today, the fourth community response addressed the health outcomes of substance abuse, highlighting housing as a common concern.

Nearly 60% of youth identified as “homeless” have experienced foster care, abuse or domestic violence, experts say.

“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.

During Code Blue, city officials implement 24-hour outreach to find people living on the street and transport them to indoor spaces.

Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.

The prevalence of poverty in Philadelphia led to a phrase that may have reached its shelf life as a useful advocacy tool.

Here’s a look at the forecast, and what you need to know about the citywide declaration.

WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.

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.

The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.