Homeless shelters across central Pennsylvania are hitting full capacity as cold weather in the area persists. “Last night we had only two open beds,” said Bill Christian, director of Bethesda Mission’s men’s shelter. “It’s going to fill up, it’s going to get cold and we’re at capacity right now.” Continue reading on FOX43
Homelessness is an ongoing problem that affects more than 15,000 people across Pennsylvania, many of whom you’d least expect. “I never dreamed people go through this until it happened to me,” said Deborah McAndrews, a 60-year-old woman who, less than one year ago, had a home. Continue reading on FOX43
According to data from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Office, U.S. military veterans make up a significant portion of all homeless adults across the country, 11 percent to be exact. Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania (VOPA) board member, Deborah Donahue said in the Harrisburg area, on any given day, around 35 veterans are experiencing … Read more
Disturbed by reports that people in homeless encampments might be swept out of their tents and bused out of town, a small group of protesters gathered at a borough council meeting Tuesday night to voice their dissent. Some of them, subdued but pointed, were critical of Council President Thomas Lepera, who has told people he … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa. — As we’ve reported, several Sweet Home Health Care workers say they went weeks without pay. Now, women across Central Pennsylvania are using the power of social media to help them, and other women, in times of need. One of those women, Maria Roche says the missed paychecks nearly left her and her children homeless. … Read more