
Homelessness
Philadelphia 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.
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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.
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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.
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WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
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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.
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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.
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Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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