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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making $193 million available to communities nationwide to combat youth homelessness, funding programs designed to expand housing options …
HUD Opens $193 Million Youth Homelessness Funding Competition Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Powerful stories of resilience, transformation, and second chances will take center stage in West Chester this month as Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) invites the …
West Chester’s AHHAH Open House Gives Youth a Platform to Share Their Stories Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general is urging Congress to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation in fiscal 2027, arguing that the federal …
State Attorneys General Push Congress to Preserve Civil Legal Aid Funding Read More
MALVERN, PA — Football can build more than athletic skills. On June 13, it will become a bridge connecting student-athletes and young people from across the region through a day …
Great Valley Football Players and Local Youth Team Up for Day of Service in Malvern Read More
BOALSBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday urged low-income seniors and families to take advantage of a state-funded voucher program that connects residents with fresh produce from local farms while …
Pennsylvania Promotes Farmers’ Market Voucher Program for Seniors, Families Read More
MIQUON, PA — Fifty-three Girl Scouts across eastern Pennsylvania earned the Girl Scout Gold Award during the 2025-26 membership year, a distinction that recognizes high school-aged Scouts who complete sustained …
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Honors 53 Gold Award Recipients, Recognizes Community Impact Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has reached a functional zero milestone for chronic homelessness, marking a significant reduction in one of the most persistent forms of housing instability and …
Chester County Reaches Functional Zero for Chronic Homelessness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homelessness in the United States declined 3.3% in 2025 after reaching a record high the previous year, though the number of people experiencing homelessness remained 26% higher …
The Latest Homelessness Report Contains One Unexpected Turn Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine raised $115,000 to fund college scholarships for 27 employees this year, surpassing the retirement community’s fundraising goal and continuing a …
Why Freedom Village Residents Raised $115,000 for Employees’ Education Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government is investing $255 million to continue operating the nationwide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as mental health and substance use crises continue affecting millions …
Federal Officials Pour $255M Into 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More