Community Report takes deep dive into homelessness issues at Binns Park The study included observations, a survey of numerous stakeholders and interviews with homeless individuals. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 27, 2023
Community Water Street Mission responds to criticism in report Complaints by Binns Park congregants reflect “persistent misconceptions” about his nonprofit, Executive Director Jack Crowley said. By Tim Stuhldreher - April 27, 2023
Government City Council awards ARPA grants for community facilities, city-county homelessness services initiative “I wish we could do more of this,” Mayor Danene Sorace said. By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2023
Nonprofits Columbia homeless shelter temporarily relocating to church, seeking permanent facility Hands Across the Street can no longer use space at Vision Columbia, 291 S. Fourth St. By Justin Stoltzfus - April 20, 2023
Government City, county authority move toward a joint plan to address homelessness City ARPA funding is to go toward expanding emergency shelter and the development of 134-36 S. Prince St. as a homelessness service center. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 31, 2023
Community Leaders of homelessness nonprofit Off the Streets describe successes, challenges Lena Hohenadel and Michael Oles spoke Friday at Meals on Wheels’ and United Way’s first Lunch & Learn. By Justin Stoltzfus - March 6, 2023
Nonprofits County redevelopment authority acquires property on South Prince, plans hub for homelessness services The authority acquired the properties from Milagro House. By Tim Stuhldreher - March 2, 2023
Government Ephrata leaders: Zoning for Good Samaritan winter shelter isn’t at risk The nonprofit had warned of a movement to bar churches from hosting shelters, but officials said such rumors are groundless. By Justin Stoltzfus - February 14, 2023
Community Code Blue declared, temporary shelter at Food Hub opens this evening The weather alert went into effect at 5 a.m. this morning and will last through 5 a.m. Sunday. By Tim Stuhldreher - February 3, 2023
Nonprofits Deadline is Feb. 15 for agencies to apply for Emergency Food & Shelter funding The local board that oversees the grants will prioritize shelter needs this time. By One United Lancaster - January 20, 2023
Community Cold weekend temps prompt ‘Code Blue’ alert The time periods of concern are from 3:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday morning and from 7 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday. By One United Lancaster - January 13, 2023
Nonprofits Food Hub to host pop-up homeless shelter over Christmas The shelter is on track to open at noon Friday and continue operations through 10 a.m. the Tuesday after Christmas. By One United Lancaster - December 22, 2022