homeless-individuals

Homeless camping bans are spreading. This group shaped the bills

BY: - August 10, 2022

The Cicero Institute is pushing a model with residency limits, bans on permanent encampments, and penalties for cities that refuse to remove them.

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New Pa. law provides free photo ID to people experiencing homelessness | Tuesday Morning Coffee

BY: - February 16, 2021

A lack of funds is one of the biggest barriers to getting an ID. A new law seeks to remove it.

Allegheny Co. gets more than $1.2M to provide emergency cold weather shelter to the homeless

BY: - December 1, 2020

The money is part of $3 million in grant funding the Wolf administration is providing to municipalities and organizations in 20 Pennsylvania counties.

Broad Street Ministry helps homeless individuals cast a ballot in upcoming election

BY: - October 17, 2020

A new voter registration program at Broad Street Ministry is helping those experiencing homelessness and others sign-up to vote in the upcoming election.