Homelessness

Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Service issues a Code Blue when wind chill temperatures feel near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

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.

Joy of Sox celebrated with Prevention Point Philadelphia Wednesday after achieving the goal of reaching one million socks by October.

Veteran homelessness has decreased in recent years, but needs remain. This independent living center wants to be the model of what could be.

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

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

The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.

Numbers from Chester County’s 2023 Point-In-Time count show an eight percent increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.

Project HOME was born out of a swimming pool locker room. Next week, it will open its 1,000th unit of housing in Philly.

The American Rescue Plan awarded Delaware $6 million, which will be divided among four groups working to eliminate homelessness and offer housing assistance.

The $300,000 study will evaluate Catholic Charities’ Healthy Housing Initiative, which aims to combat homelessness through collaboration.

The nonprofit is teaming up with three hospital systems to provide people a direct path from the emergency room to supportive housing.

Norristown is coordinating with PECO to clear homeless encampments from the company’s property. Legal advocates are concerned Norristown could sweep the entire municipality.

Supporters say the policy will make mental health services accessible to people who otherwise may not have the means to seek treatment on their own.

The new coalition has already identified barriers in shelter access, such as proof of Delaware County residency requirements and low wages for homeless outreach workers.