image above from 2026 PIT Count  What is Homelessness? Safe, stable, and affordable housing is not a luxury – it is a basic human necessity. While some dehumanize or overlook homeless people, I see them as neighbors – worthy of respect, compassion, and equally important as others in our community. No one deserves a […]

Then: The Blueprint to End Homelessness, an interview with Peter Gonzales   Now: Homelessness today in Philadelphia Homelessness is increasing again in Philadelphia. The city’s 2025 point-in-time count found about 5,500 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in 2025, and roughly 14,000 Philadelphians cycle through homelessness over the course of a year. Encampment closures […]

image: original Dignity Village encampment in NE Portland, which is now a village of tiny houses for those without permanent housing.   Homelessness is a multi-faceted problem that requires different approaches tailored to the various circumstances, causes, and specific needs of individuals and families. One solution that is attracting increasing attention is tiny homes, which […]

Despite the often overgeneralized reactions of society at large, homelessness is not a monolithic issue. There are meaningful differences in the circumstances, causes, impact on individuals and families, and conditions of homelessness, which necessitate a varied and dynamic approach. In cities across the United States, people are still experiencing the strain on the economy and […]

Last week, government officials, practitioners, community leaders, and advocates from all over Montgomery County and beyond convened at the HealthSpark Foundation offices in Colmar for “Building The Public Will for Housing Solutions.” The event, a mini version of Health Spark’s regular Community of Practice events, comes as a response to partners who were in attendance […]

Supreme Court to decide if you can be fined or jailed for living on the street

Homelessness is an issue with many causes. What solutions are working and what supports do those experiencing homelessness need?

Insights from those in need of housing locally and trying to navigate the systems our nonprofits and governments have put in place.

Exploring Insights Contributing to Homelessness Despite Shelter Availability

Why 5,700 men, women and children are living without permanent, functional housing