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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a milestone achievement, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the successful housing of 47,925 veterans experiencing homelessness during the fiscal year 2024. This …
VA Exceeds Homeless Veteran Housing Goals for Fiscal Year 2024 Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library & District Center will host a Housing Fair on Tuesday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This event is intended to aid unhoused …
Chester County Library to Host Housing Fair on October 29th Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that it has successfully housed 43,116 Veterans experiencing homelessness between October 2023 and August 2024. This achievement exceeds …
VA Surpasses Goal in Housing Homeless Veterans, Marking a Significant Milestone Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has taken a significant step to address the issue of Veteran homelessness by announcing the award of $806.4 million in grants. …
VA Announces $806.4 Million in Grants to Aid Homeless and At-Risk Veterans Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — ITAVTFOC (It Takes A Village To Feed One Child) has launched the Mobile Homeless Food Program (MHFP), a new initiative aimed at delivering nutritious meals directly to …
ITAVTFOC Launches Mobile Homeless Food Program to Combat Hunger Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s initiative to end homelessness has received a significant boost with an $800,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). The funds, part of …
Chester County Secures $800,000 Grant to Combat Homelessness Read More
READING, PA — Senator Judy Schwank has announced that the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH) will receive $250,000 in grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development …
Mobile Shower Unit Funded to Support Berks County Homeless Read More
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