Nonprofits Youth Action Boards give young people a voice in homelessness system reforms Young people who have experienced homelessness themselves bring valuable perspectives. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 16, 2024
Government County officials to develop strategic plan on housing, homelessness The count Redevelopment Authority and Homelessness Coalition are seeking a consultant to guide the project. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 4, 2024
Nonprofits Lancaster County enters 2024-25 winter shelter season Additional beds will be coming online in several stages between now and early January. By Tim Stuhldreher - December 2, 2024
Nonprofits Lancaster County Food Hub renovating its 2nd floor for homelessness service center It will integrate a range of services offered by Food Hub outreach workers and partner organizations. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 27, 2024
Government East Lampeter Township begins drafting homelessness response protocol It calls for proactively connecting homeless individuals with resources that can help them. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 19, 2024
Government Ephrata starts process of changing zoning regs for winter shelters Council’s vote Monday is the first step in a lengthy series. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 12, 2024
Nonprofits Tenfold secures full funding for temporary emergency shelter Tenfold says it welcomes community donations of supplies, such as paper towels, rubber gloves, sleeping bags and instant noodles. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 5, 2024
Nonprofits Tenfold prepares its emergency shelter for its opening Monday night The 50-bed shelter will serve as a stopgap until the opening of a permanent shelter at Otterbein United Methodist Church. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 4, 2024
Government Mayor Sorace declares state of emergency to assist opening of homeless shelter The declaration allows the city to waive certain regulatory procedures and requirements. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 1, 2024
Community Another encampment vacated in East Lampeter Township About nine people reportedly relocated after HACC, which owns the property, posted no-trespassing signs. By Tim Stuhldreher - November 1, 2024
Community Lancaster’s Tooth Fairy: A Q&A with Emily Hess Hess is passionate about finding ways to support homeless individuals in Lancaster city. By Anna Smucker - October 28, 2024
Nonprofits Otterbein church neighbors hear plans for emergency shelter The facility is under construction and expected to open in December. By One United Lancaster - October 24, 2024
