Help People Who Are 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

How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly

Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.

By Christine Speer Lejeune

Does The Kensington Wellness Court Work?

The $5.5 million pilot program is a key part of Mayor Parker’s plan to address the addiction and homelessness issues in the ravaged neighborhood. Nine months in, no one seems to know when — or if — we’ll know it’s successful

By Christina Griffith
Business for Good

Hart of Catering & Cafe, a Haven for Healing

Every day, the owners of a Rittenhouse Square cafe practice gratitude for their journey through addiction and homelessness— by caring for Philadelphians going through the same

By Charissa Howard

Can Philly Become the First Major U.S. City to End Homelessness?

Yes, according to local experts. Here’s what it would take

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen Updates

Does Police Assisted Diversion Work?

Once a pilot, now a fully-fledged citywide program, PAD aims to divert Philadelphians from arrest and toward social services. One-and-a-half years in, how’s it doing?

By Christina Griffith
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Youth Leader Declan Cassidy

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

By Christina Griffith

15+ Ways to Help Others this 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
The Citizen Recommends

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 Griffith

Is 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 Katz