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Homelessness

Dana Ellis, a volunteer, at the Shepherd's Office. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

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.

2 years ago

Beds fill a homeless shelter inside a convention center
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

What a ‘Code Purple’ means for Delaware residents

Delawareans can connect to Code Purple resources via Delaware 211 by calling or texting 211.

2 years ago

Tatyana Woodward hangs a sign up on the wall.
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 4: An ‘Ark of Safety’ for LGBTQ+ community

In this episode, we talk to the founder of the Ark of Safety and a couple of young residents as they wade through old trauma in an attempt to create an accepting environment.

Air Date: December 20, 2023

Listen 26:12
Project Home mobile assessor Jovan Cosby
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

‘I’m just trying to survive’: Outreach workers rush to get unsheltered Philadelphians inside during Code Blue

When a person’s heart has stopped due to cold, hospitals pump warm liquid into the space around their lungs to try to revive them.

2 years ago

Listen 4:23
Sister Mary Scullion posing for a photo with Thomas
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

Sister Mary Scullion reflects on helping Philly’s unhoused over 40 years, and what Project HOME residents taught her

Sister Mary Scullion and a Project HOME resident discuss her community impact and what she learned over the last 50 years.

2 years ago

Listen 5:25
Paulo Garcia poses for a photo at a street corner
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

8% of college students are unhoused. With ‘nowhere to go,’ here’s Paulo Garcia’s story

Paulo Garcia used to sleep in the baseball dugout and empty homes. He found help and housing a year later, motivated by his 2-year-old.

2 years ago

Listen 3:57
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

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