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PHILADELPHIA, PA — ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has launched the Mobile Homeless Food Program (MHFP), a new initiative aimed at delivering nutritious meals directly to …
ITAVTFOC Launches Mobile Homeless Food Program to Combat Hunger Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s initiative to end homelessness has received a significant boost with an $800,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). The funds, part of …
Chester County Secures $800,000 Grant to Combat Homelessness Read More
READING, PA — Senator Judy Schwank has announced that the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH) will receive $250,000 in grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development …
Mobile Shower Unit Funded to Support Berks County Homeless Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded $26.8 million in grants to 108 public and non-profit organizations. This initiative aims to enhance legal services for …
VA Allocates $26.8 Million to Improve Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, several Pennsylvania state senators announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing the criminalization of homelessness. The proposed …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Protect Homeless from Criminalization Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) staff were honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence this past week. They were recognized for their groundbreaking work in enabling medical …
Pennsylvania Recognized for Pioneering Street Medicine for Medicaid Beneficiaries Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A new state funding grant of $75,000 will aid Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) in supporting homeless prevention programs and housing stability initiatives in southern Chester …
New State Funding Boosts Housing Stability Efforts in Southern Chester County Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents may be breathing a sigh of relief as newly released data indicates a significant decline in the local homeless population. The latest annual …
Homeward Bound: Decrease in Homelessness Witnessed in Chester County, Initiatives in Motion to Counter Housing Crisis Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato visited Pittsburgh’s non-profit ACTION-Housing on Friday to discuss significant new investments in Governor …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal Targets Housing Insecurity with New Investments Read More
CHERRY HILL, NJ — TD Bank, through its TD Charitable Foundation, has awarded three grants totaling $575,000 to Pennsylvania-based non-profits. This funding is part of the bank’s annual Housing for …
TD Bank Boosts Pennsylvania Non-Profits with $575K in Grants for Affordable Housing Read More