Homelessness
The transit agency’s fortress-like attitude towards its downtown infrastructure is unwelcoming, especially for people with mobility challenges.
2 years ago
Philly’s rental assistance program marks quarter billion dollar milestone
The $250 million program helped 39,000 in Philly stay in their homes and prevent an eviction to show on their record for future rentals.
2 years ago
Another Montco shelter is set to close. Advocates for the center in Pottstown hope to start anew
Al’s Heart Warming Center, which has 36 beds for men and women experiencing homelessness, was denied approval to continue operation.
2 years ago
People with mental illness to lose home over Norristown land deal
A homeless shelter and crisis care center will also close due to the agreement.
2 years ago
An effort to help end homelessness gets cash infusion in Philadelphia
Efforts to end homelessness in Philadelphia got a half-million-dollar boost from a group founded by business and hospitality professionals.
2 years ago
With evictions on the rise, House Democrats team up to push new housing protections
Three Democrats are hoping to provide a legislative lifeline to tenants facing eviction. But the bill faces some steep hurdles in Congress.
2 years ago
Tiny homes, big dreams: How some activists are reimagining shelter for the homeless
With housing costs rising, tiny homes are spreading as a solution to homelessness in California, Indiana, Missouri, Oregon, and beyond.
2 years ago
‘This is momentous’: Philly to guarantee lawyers for some renters facing eviction
Under a new right-to-counsel program, hundreds of Philadelphia renters will soon be guaranteed free legal representation if their landlord files for eviction.
2 years ago
Montco’s only 24/7 shelter for single adults struggles with a housing crisis of its own
Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center’s lease ends in July, as Norristown plans to use the land for revitalization efforts. Finding a new space is tough.
2 years ago
People too often have no choice but to live in overcrowded and unsafe households to avoid homelessness. I know because it happened to me.
2 years ago
Cold temps and COVID create problems for Philadelphia’s homeless
Cold weather and a COVID surge are making things harder for those living on Philly’s streets.
2 years ago
Philly’s unique and successful Way Home program is helping LGBTQ people find housing
Originally dependent on CARES Act funding, advocates are working to make it last.
2 years ago
Telling an honest story: Montco will count the number of people experiencing homelessness
The count will include people in emergency shelters or transitional housing, and those staying in hotel rooms paid for by the county since Hurricane Ida.
2 years ago
Thousands of households set to lose protections as N.J. eviction moratorium ends Jan. 1
Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.
2 years ago
‘It is not too late’: Pa. residents affected by Hurricane Ida can still receive FEMA aid
FEMA extended its application deadline to Jan. 10 for individuals and businesses in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties.
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