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Housing

Project HOME gets $25M to tackle opioid addiction, homelessness

June 8, 2023
Civic and Community Engagement

City Bright Philadelphia Saturday Cleanup

April 14, 2023
Housing

Over 37,000 apply for PHA housing vouchers, only 10,000 to make the final round

February 15, 2023

Nearly 64.6 percent indicated they were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. | From Al Día News (Read more.)

Housing

Philly’s first tiny house village could open by summer. Is it an answer to homelessness?

November 30, 2022

Philadelphia has resisted the trend, but the 2020 Parkway encampment forced the city to reconsider the low-cost housing option. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Housing

Local organization aids those experiencing homelessness in Rittenhouse Square

November 16, 2022

Founded in Nov. 2021, Open Hearts Cafe dedicates every Sunday and Tuesday, producing nearly 300 meals weekly to serve those in need. From: Metro Philadelphia (Read more.)

coronavirus

Report describes COVID’s impact on Philly housing

July 20, 2022

A new annual report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health provides a snapshot of city life during the first several months of the pandemic, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on housing, as well as a variety of health outcomes. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)

Community and Family

Philadelphia majorly undercounts homeless youth, advocates warn

May 23, 2022

Eighteen to 24-year-olds often “couch surf” if they can, and generally avoid agency services. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

Voting while homeless poses challenges, but solutions exist

May 10, 2022

Having a permanent address, physically getting to a polling place and confusion about identification requirements have been barriers to voting for people experiencing homelessness. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Community and Family

Community leaders offer honorable burials for 23 formerly homeless Philadelphians

March 3, 2022

In coordination with interfaith group members, SELF, Inc. allowed 23 formerly homeless Philadelphians a proper burial at Mount Peace Cemetery. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

Community and Family

The city said it’s not discarding homeless possessions. Do these AirTags tell a different story?

March 2, 2022

Advocates and people experiencing homelessness have long alleged that the City of Philadelphia routinely discards the possessions of individuals living on the streets. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

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ICYMI

  • More cities are offering no-strings-attached cash to residents. Here’s what Philly can learn.
    July 11, 2023
  • Tale of two cities: What Philadelphia can learn from New Orleans’ guaranteed income pilot
    June 20, 2023
  • How to Take Care of Your Lungs After Breathing Wildfire Smoke
    June 16, 2023
  • Banking On Moms
    June 13, 2023
  • Penn Medicine offering free cancer screenings during the month of June
    June 13, 2023
  • Broken elevators terrify older people and those with disabilities in Philly apartment buildings
    June 13, 2023
  • To buy, or not to buy? Philly’s weak housing market is serving up a mix of emotions
    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
  • Some Pa. residents can get free air conditioners this summer
    June 8, 2023

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