Help the Homeless in Philadelphia

We round up 15 ways to help the homeless in Philly—from donating time and money to building homes and simply lending an ear

By Josh Middleton

Do Something: Help the Homeless and Hungry

Because a city that takes care of its neediest is a stronger city for all

By Stephen St.Vincent

Do Something: Help the Homeless and Hungry

MLK Day is a great day to start serving the needy. Here are things you can do to help all year round.

By Stephen St.Vincent

Do Something: Help Hydrate The Homeless

Deliver water bottles to Philadelphia's homeless population. Plus, support public art, engage with Iraqi refugees, and more ways to be an awesome citizen this week.

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.

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