people
Sep. 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.
method
Aug. 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.
funding
Jul. 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.
purpose
Jul. 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?
funding
Jun. 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.
results
May 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.
method
May 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.
purpose
May 24, 2016 12:40 pm
7 things you should know about homelessness in Philly
For one — veteran homelessness has not ended, no matter what our former mayor says.
people
May 19, 2016 12:36 pm
Here’s what ex-Pew director Mike Dahl is bringing to Broad Street Ministry’s table
After 15 years with Pew's Philadelphia program, Dahl will bring a data-driven rigor to the social services provider.
method
May 18, 2016 12:32 pm
Philly’s new homeless outreach is about to get a data boost
The city is closer to implementing a Homeless Information Management System, which will help inform homelessness initiatives across departments.