purposeJan. 25, 2019 1:16 pm
How can Philadelphia’s point-in-time count do a better job of counting families?
Three homeless service pros describe the limitations of current tracking methods and advocate for better data sharing across city agencies.
purposeJan. 18, 2019 11:01 am
For Philly’s vulnerable, the government shutdown trickles down to tragedy
"Wherever we fall on the political spectrum, we all must agree that punishing the poor is not the way to make America great again," writes Pathways to Housing PA head Christine Simiriglia.
methodDec. 28, 2018 12:24 pm
Here’s where people living on Philly streets can find respite from the cold
Meet nine facilities keeping people experiencing homelessness safe in the wintertime.
methodDec. 28, 2018 10:00 am
3 nonprofit managers on how to be a great (productive, actually useful) volunteer
Do your research, let your skills lead and consider donating your time during the non-holiday season, say pros from Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Broad Street Ministry and Hopeworks Camden.
methodDec. 3, 2018 1:51 pm
As Philadelphia temperatures dip, homeless outreach workers distribute socks, smiles and resources
A Generocity reporter rides with two Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services staffers as they encourage people living on the streets to take advantage of increased city services in the coldest months.
methodNov. 19, 2018 10:25 am
This is what family homelessness looks like in Philadelphia — and how to solve it
Jason Miller, CEO of Families Forward Philadelphia, reflects on his first year at the helm of one of the only inclusive family shelters in the city and explains "invisible homelessness."
purposeOct. 30, 2018 12:30 pm
4 unheralded Philadelphia nonprofits doing the tough, on-the-ground work
Four experienced nonprofit execs picked four local orgs they think more people should know about. Meet Up and Running Healthcare Solutions, Tree House Books, Urban Creators and Preventing HIV Project.
purposeOct. 24, 2018 12:45 pm
This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services
Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers. In Philadelphia, the homeless services, home visiting and legal sectors are all developing ways to bring the method to their clients.
fundingAug. 30, 2018 10:06 am
The saga of Johnny Bobbitt holds a lesson for nonprofit fundraisers: Tell better stories
Development pros must channel the same inspiration that prompted 14,000 people to donate a collective $400,000 to one man experiencing homelessness when sharing their organizations' missions, writes columnist Valerie Johnson.
methodJul. 3, 2018 10:24 am
Here’s where people living on Philly streets can find respite from the heat
People experiencing homelessness lack consistent access to water, shade and shelter, making them extra vulnerable during heat health emergencies.
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