Homelessness

Robert Barnes

Three women plead guilty to fatal beating of homeless man in Philadelphia

Philadelphia receives $33 million to fund homeless housing programs

Carroll - Homeless Person on Winter Street

One year ago today, the 'Haircuts 4 the Homeless' mission was born

Brennon Jones

Three women who allegedly beat homeless man to death set for trial

Barnes funeral

Philly officials: Outreach prevented homeless deaths in bitter cold snap

Carroll - Slippery Snow Covered Roads

Philly to keep warming center open this week as cold blast continues

Clone Recreation Center

Here's what we know about Center City's 'I Need $ 4 Weed' sign man

Carroll - Money For Weed Man

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission asking for holiday cards to give to homeless

Police identify homeless man beaten to death by teens in Northeast Philly

Philadelphia Police Car

Homeless good Samaritan poised for new house, dream truck

Kate McClure Johnny

Fund for homeless good Samaritan soars to $300,000 on thanks-giving

Kate McClure Johnny

Woman raises money for homeless man who helped her while stranded on Philly highway

Kate McClure Johnny

Report sheds new light on Philadelphia's youth homelessness problem

WATCH: 'Haircuts 4 Homeless' barbershop will open doors to public this weekend

Brennon Jones

City officials target Philadelphia's housing crisis with Knight Foundation grant

Stock_Carroll - Houses in East Falls

'Haircuts 4 Homeless' barber gets shop of his own

Haircuts for the homeless

Suburban Station renovations include homeless service center

As trial looms, young hit-and-run victim's family faces homelessness

Jayanna Powell

Trial delayed (again) for 3 women charged in fatal beating of homeless man

Robert Barnes

Shut down by L&I, Haircuts 4 the Homeless barber back in action

Haircuts for the homeless

17 memorable stories from my 17 years living in Philly

After delay, city hopes to start cleanup of heroin hotbed in Kensington next week

Kensington drug tracks

'Haircuts 4 the Homeless' barber heads off on seven-city tour

Haircuts for the homeless

Philly mayor: Don't give cash to panhandlers

Ask Hickey: When will the Phillies be as good as the defending-champion Cubs?

Center City homeless mission gets helping hand from mattress company, 'Shark Tank' investor

Mattress Donation

Pennsylvania woman helps homeless children celebrate birthdays by throwing free parties

WATCH: Documentary profiles 'Haircuts 4 Homeless' barber

Brennon Jones

'Haircuts 4 the Homeless' barber going on tour

Haircuts for the homeless

Crime and Courts

Trial delayed for trio accused in fatal beating of homeless man

Barnes funeral

Video: Meek Mill under fire for making homeless man do pushups for money

meek mill homeless pushups

Philly barber who gives haircuts to homeless to appear on 'Rachael Ray Show'

Brennon Jones Rachael Ray

Philadelphia to conduct official count of citywide homelessness

Carroll - Homeless Person on Winter Street

Barber's mission: haircuts for the homeless

Haircuts for the homeless

City allocates $700K to combat youth homelessness in Philadelphia

Make a difference in the community this holiday season with simple gesture

Report: Philadelphia ranked one of worst U.S. cities for veterans to live

Temple University student using leftover college meal plan points to feed Philadelphia homeless

State awards $3 million for LGBT-friendly affordable housing in Philly

Philadelphia unveils new, proactive outreach program for homeless

homeless outreach 1

Kenney to unveil homeless outreach plan for Center City

Philly woman sets off Friday on 13-city tour to deliver 'dignity bags' to homeless

The Dignity Project

New Philly homeless housing facility named for Pope Francis set to open

The Knotted Grotto

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