homelessness

Nonprofits

Leaders discuss countywide collaborations to expand homelessness services

Initiatives in Lancaster and Westmoreland counties were highlighted at the statewide Homes Within Reach conference.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 21, 2023

Nonprofits

Officials announce 40-bed expansion of city homeless shelter, ask public for financial support

Some of the additional capacity could be available as soon as Friday, the Lancaster County Food Hub said.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 18, 2023

Nonprofits

Lancaster County enters winter homeless shelter season

Nonprofits report that need has increased this year, with more individuals and families being forced into unstable housing situations or ending up on the street.

By Tim Stuhldreher - December 1, 2023

Government

City Council hears about shelter expansion delays, proposed next steps

In light of the urgent need for more winter capacity, officials are taking a hard look at the recently opened North Prince Street location.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 29, 2023

Government

City Council to hear tonight from county officials on delayed plan to open homeless shelter

The county redevelopment authority says it needs to find another $1.4 million to open a 40-bed facility at Otterbein United Methodist Church by Feb. 1.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023

Government

Zoning Board approves using South Prince site for homelessness services

The 2-0 vote followed in short order after about an hour of testimony.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 28, 2023

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