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Homelessness

Mecca Robinson
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen' | Episode 3: Forget Me Knot

In this episode, we speak with Mecca Robinson, founder of Forget Me Knot Children & Youth Services, and her residents about the intersection of homelessness and foster care.

Air Date: December 13, 2023

Listen 28:52
A young man poses for a photo outdoors
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

Heavy rain, floods, and heat: How climate change makes life tougher for unhoused people in the Philly area

Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.

2 years ago

Listen 5:23
2 woman with a young child sitting on the ground in the park.
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 2: Young moms

In this episode, a group of young mothers, a street outreach worker, and Marisol Bello from the Housing Narrative Lab speak about the challenges facing unhoused young moms.

Air Date: December 6, 2023

Listen 23:28
Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, March 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Studio 2

Air Traffic Controllers on Edge, Future of Pharmacies, Unhoused Youth

Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.

Air Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
A close-up of Liz Hersh sitting in front of a microphone.
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘Name it and claim it’: Liz Hersh, former director of Philly’s homeless services office, reflects on 8 years of expanding programs and building networks

In eight years, the OHS office became known nationwide for its public and private partnerships, as well as new funding to build more homes.

2 years ago

Listen 1:49
A view of beds in a shelter
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

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.

2 years ago

Liz Hersh sitting at a table with papers
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘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 26:31
The Shepherd's Office building
Community

Southern 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.

2 years ago

tents in the train station concourse
Community

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.

2 years ago

College Drive in Pottstown, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pottstown faces federal lawsuit over plans to vacate homeless encampment along Schuylkill River Trail

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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
People hold up a sign that reads The Joy of Sox One millionth prevention point.
Community

Joy 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.

2 years ago

Leon Brantley and Vanessa Morbeck posing for a photo
Community

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.

2 years ago

Listen 2:14
A house
Community

Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain

There are still more than 33,000 homeless veterans in the U.S.

2 years ago

The Hope Center building
Courts & Law

‘Illegal diversion’ of $339,000 in pandemic relief money? Wilmington sues Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans

Four years ago, the city honored David Mosley. Now it’s accusing him of “fraud” and “grave misrepresentation” in using pandemic relief money.

2 years ago

Flower pots adorn the front of some new homes on Bennett Street.
Community

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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:35
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