Help the Homeless in Philadelphia

More than 15 ways to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphians experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness

By Christine Speer Lejeune

Help Keep Philadelphians Warm

As temperatures stay low, many Philadelphians will urgently need to find warmth over the next several weeks. Here, some simple, impactful ways you can support them.

By Nina Dilworth

How to Help During the Pandemic Right Now

Here, our regularly updated guide to specific ways you can continue to help communities affected by Covid-19

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Ideas We Should Steal: Treat Homelessness as a Health Issue

While the City and advocates continue negotiations over the homeless encampment on the Parkway, Denver and New Jersey demonstrate some much-needed new thinking

By Diana Lind

Problem Solving Must-Read: Better Socks for the Homeless

Plus: Improving lifelong health by rooting out childhood trauma, and a more efficient way to map potholes

By Stephen St. Vincent

Problem Solving Must-Read: A Homeless Shelter that Gives Booze to Alcoholics

Plus: Confronting water discrimination, and why texting and driving isn't that dangerous

By Stephen St. Vincent

How Philly Beat Veteran Homelessness

In two years, the city eradicated a shameful trend. Here’s how we did it.

By Kyle Mountain

Ideas We Should Steal: Ending Homelessness

Utah is poised to eliminate the state’s homelessness problem through a simple, yet radical, approach: Give everyone on the streets a free apartment with no strings attached.

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy