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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
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced the recipients of $64.8 million in funding for housing programs under the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund. …
Pennsylvania Allocates $64.8 Million to Boost Affordable Housing Efforts Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — Rents in the U.S. fell for the tenth straight month in May, though the decline is slowing, according to the Realtor.com Rental Report. This trend poses …
Rents Drop for Tenth Month, Raising Inflation Concerns Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — HouseCanary, Inc. has released its May Market Pulse Report, revealing a 3.6% increase in net new listings compared to May 2023. Despite this uptick, the housing …
Report Shows Rising Inventory but Stagnant Home Prices Read More
SANTA CLARA, CA — According to Realtor.com® May housing data, median list prices have surged 37.5% since May 2019, while available inventory has decreased by 34.2%. This dynamic positions the …
Housing Market Sees Price Surge and Inventory Dip, Favoring Sellers 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