Homelessness in Greater Philadelphia

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved the county’s zoning variance request for a shelter on DeKalb Street that will provide wraparound services to up to 50 people.

Built in the 1990s, Philadelphia’s Kings Highway Apartments comprises 27 buildings along Frankford Avenue. Odin Properties bought and renovated them last year.

Since last May, there’s been a 57% reduction in shootings in Kensington, and police have seized 24,000 grams of fentanyl, according to city officials.

According to officials, Pottstown has one of the highest percentages of homelessness in the county. The shelter could reduce homelessness in the area by up to 75%.

Philadelphia police could offer reduced charges and possible expungement to people willing to submit to drug treatment.

If the 45-bed homeless shelter gets the approval of the planning commission, Pottstown Borough Council would have the last say.

The city's Office of Homeless Services’ annual count will commence Jan. 22. Interested participants can sign up online by Jan. 6.

A Roslyn woman makes and distributes baked goods to those experiencing homelessness every Thursday.

A 2,000-square-foot community center is under construction with a kitchen, meeting rooms and office spaces to support residents in transition.

The Harmonious Communities program formed a choir at the service and resource center for people experiencing homelessness.

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania says unhoused people must have an opportunity to store and access personal property during sweeps.

Signs posted outside demand unhoused people vacate “Tent City” by Jan. 2. Tent City sits on Norfolk Southern property.

Tharros Village offers shelter and essential support that’s creating a new sense of hope for homeless individuals in southern Delaware.

The new shelter to help those with emergency housing needs will take 16–20 months to build.

A Dover organization is set to open a new shelter by January 2025, providing vital support for women and children amid Delaware’s ongoing homelessness crisis.