purposeSep. 18, 2019 12:39 pm
The case for democratizing emergency shelter management
What if emergency shelter staff included shelter guests in management decisions? In his guest post Andrew Huff shows us what that might look like.
purposeJun. 25, 2019 11:00 am
What does ‘Housing First’ mean? We ask Pathways to Housing PA to explain
The Housing First model focuses on people experiencing chronic homelessness — and on long-term housing retention and supportive services.
purposeSep. 29, 2016 3:08 pm
Homeless services and housing are a lot like Sinatra’s ‘Love & Marriage’
You can't have one without the other. These stories from local service providers are proof.
peopleSep. 23, 2016 12:58 pm
Broderick Green was homeless and addicted. Now he works at the nonprofit that saved him
After five years at rock bottom, Green is living his 'wildest dreams' as a support specialist at Depaul USA.
methodAug. 4, 2016 12:55 pm
Want to help Philly’s homeless? This is how you plug in
Our first event in the Blueprint "issue mapping" series will be centered around homelessness and the ways advocates in the community are currently addressing the problem.
fundingJul. 14, 2016 2:53 pm
Philly’s oldest known homeless man needs help traveling to his family — in London
Resources for Human Development is helping 85-year-old Sam Foster raise $15,000 to get to his son in the U.K.
purposeJul. 7, 2016 11:58 am
Lolly Galvin’s Dignity Project is evolving with #phillystreetcuts
The Diginity Project is enlisting local stylists to take some time out of their day and cut homeless individuals' hair. Will it grow into something lasting or remain a social media campaign?
fundingJun. 13, 2016 3:07 pm
What these cuts to federal homeless shelter funding mean for Philadelphia
While shelters across the country suffer, Philadelphia is able to remain a competitive contender for HUD dollars due to its focus on providing permanent housing options.
resultsMay 31, 2016 12:35 pm
Back On My Feet is launching in San Francisco this November
Here are some takeaways from the nonprofit's new strategic plan.
methodMay 25, 2016 9:08 am
How Bethesda Project is measuring its impact on homelessness
The "last resort" nonprofit uses some interesting metrics to measure the impact of its three-pronged approach.
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