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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it has surpassed its calendar year goal to house 38,000 homeless Veterans, two months ahead of schedule. As of October 2023, …
Department of Veterans Affairs Exceeds 2023 Goal for Housing Homeless Veterans Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On November 20, 2023, the City of Philadelphia and Community Ventures celebrated the groundbreaking of Old First House. This affordable housing mixed-use development aims to provide 34 …
Philadelphia Breaks Ground on Old First House to Address Homelessness Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, it …
YMCA Members, Students and Partners Unite to Combat Homelessness and Food Insecurity Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania state lawmakers, along with advocates and individuals who experienced homelessness in their youth, have come together on Wednesday to highlight new legislation aimed …
Pennsylvania State Lawmakers Champion Legislation to Combat Rising Youth Homelessness Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has commenced its 49th annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW). The event, which began on Saturday, November 11, will run through Monday, November 20.
Villanova University Kicks off 49th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is taking a significant step forward in providing healthcare access to the homeless community. On Friday, October 20, 2023, Secretary Dr. Val …
Pennsylvania DHS Expands Medicaid for Street Medicine, Increasing Access to Care for Unhoused Individuals Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced three bills to support foster and former foster youth by preventing family separation and promoting mental health services in foster care and …
Casey Introduces Legislation to Support Foster Youth, Expand Educational Resources and Health Care Coverage Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released new research and data showing that, despite historically high housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of sheltered homelessness …
HUD Reports: Relief Efforts Prevented Surge in Homelessness Amidst COVID-19 National Emergency Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners, represented by Commissioner Josh Maxwell, in partnership with the Allies for Housing in Chester County, hosted a legislative gathering this week at the Chester …
Building Bridges: Chester County Legislators Collaborate with Nonprofits on Affordable Housing Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has recently awarded more than $88 million in its continuing effort …
$88 Million in Grants Awarded to Safeguard Youth Mental Health, Expand Access to Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Read More