homelessness

Government

Low-barrier shelter adjusts to new North Prince Street site

The shelter was relocated in a few hours last week after the boiler failed at its previous location.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 21, 2023

Community

Relocated homeless shelter addresses downtown’s overnight toilet issue

A portable facility has been installed on a trial basis behind 232 N. Prince St.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2023

Nonprofits

Good Samaritan Services opens new office in Ephrata (video)

The nonprofit provides shelter and related services to more than 600 men, women and children annually across Lancaster and Chester counties.

By Kyle Gamble - November 16, 2023

Community

Homeless shelter at Ebenezer church relocated after heating outage

City, county and nonprofit staff hustled to move the shelter’s furnishings to its new site across town.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

Government

Shelter planned at Otterbein church won’t open on time

The team working to set up the low-barrier operation has not yet found a provider to manage it.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

Community

Advocate says Binns Park area needs overnight toilet facilities

Homeless individuals have nowhere to relieve themselves, Dave Costarella says. City officials say they have a permanent solution, but probably not until March.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 9, 2023

Government

County authorities seek state grants for homelessness hub, supportive youth housing

The Local Share Account program makes state gaming revenue available to “projects of public interest.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 26, 2023

Government

Zoning board OKs homeless shelter at Otterbein church, postpones consideration of homelessness hub

The delay in securing approval could push back the hub’s planned opening in fall 2024.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 24, 2023

Government

Pa. expands categories of ‘street medicine’ eligible for Medicaid reimbursement

“Street medicine” refers to care provided outside a clinical setting.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 20, 2023

Community

Downtown Investment District launches trial run of nighttime security patrol

The pilot program will initially run for 90 days.

By Tim Stuhldreher - October 4, 2023

Nonprofits

Vision taking shape for South Prince Street homelessness hub

The project is on track to open in fall 2024, said Justin Eby, executive director of the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority.

By One United Lancaster - September 29, 2023

Government

Homelessness services hub, shelter to seek zoning relief

The two sites are being used to expand capacity in response to the local increase in homelessness.

By One United Lancaster - September 29, 2023