
Homelessness
The nearly two-hour conversation centered on youth homelessness — a growing problem in the region, according to recent city data.
1 year ago
Listen 1:10An inside look at Delaware’s point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness
Volunteers walked through rain-soaked forests to tabulate Delaware’s homeless population and offer assistance.
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Listen 1:57A Philadelphia study finds that almost 25% of youth who experience homelessness find a way out, which researchers call resilience.
1 year ago
Listen 4:2820 Delco renters face eviction each day. How can officials change that?
After a year of discussion and planning, the Delaware County Housing Coalition presented a series of recommendations for the county to undertake.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06Delaware groups work to connect the dots between substance use and homelessness
Today, the fourth community response addressed the health outcomes of substance abuse, highlighting housing as a common concern.
1 year ago
Foster care experience, childhood abuse and trauma can affect housing stability, experts say
Nearly 60% of youth identified as “homeless” have experienced foster care, abuse or domestic violence, experts say.
1 year ago
Listen 2:37The Mütter Museum exhibits homelessness as a public health concern
“Unhoused” advocates empathy for people experiencing homelessness, through art installations and scientific data.
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Listen 1:15Philadelphia officials declare Code Blue to help homeless population as freezing temps roll in
During Code Blue, city officials implement 24-hour outreach to find people living on the street and transport them to indoor spaces.
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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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
2 years ago
WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.
2 years ago
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