Topic: Homelessness
Beyond the Bridge Film Screening
The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21
By Christina GriffithIs it Time for a Housing Safety Net?
American families should always have a stable place to call home. Drexel’s Metro Finance head makes the case for doing it right
By Bruce KatzA Contrarian Take on Broken Windows Policing
There's a better way to address the social disorder plaguing our city
By Diana LindThings at K&A Are Worse, Not Better
A Harrowgate resident has spent years advocating for the people who actually live in the neighborhood. Here’s what she wants to see from the City
By Sonja BinghamRosalind Pichardo’s Sunshine House
A Kensington woman who has helped more than 2,400 people survive potential overdoses now has a storefront to provide more services — despite the City’s efforts to shut down harm reduction programs in the neighborhood
By Christina GriffithThe Supreme Court Will Decide if Homelessness is a Crime
How will the ruling in City of Grants Pass, Oregon, v. Gloria Johnson affect how Philadelphia addresses our own homelessness crisis?
By Diana LindA Healing Embrace
Homelessness can cut life expectancy by 20 years, in part because of health issues that particularly affect women. A new Project HOME safe haven offers women a place to heal
By Jessica Blatt PressIs Philly Undercounting our Homeless Population?
Last month’s annual count of unhoused people helps determine federal funding for some of our most vulnerable citizens. So why isn’t it more accurate?
By Jacob FullerSister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon
Join us on January 30 to honor the Project HOME pioneers with a Lifetime Achievement Award
By Natalie Pompilio15+ Ways to Help Others for Thanksgiving
Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.
By Ethan Young