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The Here for Us Campaign is advocating for a stronger social safety net in #MontcoPa for everyone. Register to vote: https://t.co/AROhvlw3OZ.go #MontCoVotes
Montgomery County, PA
Joined June 2020
It is time for a compassionate and measured response to the growing crisis too many people face nationally and in Montgomery County. #housingisahumanright
happening now: highest # of people experiencing homelessness since reporting began in 2007
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Last night, the PA Senate passed the fiscal code bill, but stripped out provisions aimed at preventing and relieving medical debt. Read our statement below:
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Please note this event has been cancelled. We will share information about any upcoming events.
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300 signed a petition to council “We, the undersigned residents of Pottstown, believe the unhoused citizens living on our streets and in our parks deserve support from our community in order to progress toward a permanent home..." #housingisahumanright
https://t.co/xExp3QHzmP
thereporteronline.com
“You like to dehumanize people, call them drug addicted or mentally ill, some of which is true and none of which is made better by living outside.”
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Pottstown council votes to appeal court ruling on homeless sweep
pottsmerc.com
“So long as the unhoused residents of the encampment do not have a single place where they can lawfully or practically sleep within the borough, the imposition of criminal sanctions for livin…
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Join this panel discussion and open forum with neighbors, community organizers, and elected officials about Montco's crisis of housing affordability. The focus is on finding areas of common ground and solutions to help alleviate homelessness in this time of limited resources
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Volunteers and staff mobilized to save the lives of people experiencing homelessness after Montgomery County activated its Code Blue response when wind chills are forecasted to dip into the 20s. https://t.co/y2VW5QPI79
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No one is arguing the fact that there r safety concerns sleeping outside, flood zone/no flood zone. Let’s focus on the safety concerns around preventing facilities where people could find safety. Homeless don’t have options of where they sleep right now.
thereporteronline.com
A federal lawsuit filed in an attempt to halt efforts to sweep a Montgomery County homeless encampment wrapped up on Monday. Judge Mia R. Perez is expected to issue a written ruling on the matter i…
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I agree with this and as someone who worked directly with this situation over the years, the willingness to zone a facility that provides residential services to homeless individuals is the number one barrier throughout the county.
Homelessness is a growing issue in MontCo and it is time for compassion and real solutions. https://t.co/wozBHjsO05
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There is no shelter in Montgomery County for single adults facing homelessness. Both Pottstown and Norristown are targeting the unhoused. Being homeless is not a crime. #Housingisahumanright #wecandobebetter
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Federal lawsuit filed against to stop Dec. 1 eviction of unhoused encampment in Pottstown CBS3 (KYW-TV) / CW Philly (WPSG-TV)
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Did you know that U.S. military veterans are estimated to make up a large portion – 11 percent – of homeless adults. If you are a homeless veteran or you know of a homeless veteran, call 988 *1 TODAY. Help End Homelessness for Veterans!
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Homelessness is a growing issue in MontCo and it is time for compassion and real solutions. https://t.co/wozBHjsO05
pottsmerc.com
In light of the recent announcement by the Borough of Pottstown (“Pottstown posts notices that homeless must leave land along Schuylkill River Trail,” Rachel Ravina, Nov. 3, 2023) and s…
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No matter what your day holds, be sure to vote. #EveryElectionMatters
It's #ElectionDay in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Remember, if you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote. 🗳️Voting in person? Find your polling place: https://t.co/MypxSsyzMp 📮Need to return your completed mail ballot? Find a drop-off location:
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Pottstown posts notices that homeless must leave land along Schuylkill River Trail https://t.co/f3SBUTWxi8 “I’m worried about myself and all the other people down here. A lot of people down here are good people. It’s just they don’t know where to go either." @rachelravina
pottsmerc.com
“The safety of individuals located in this area, as well as the well-being of the general public, has prompted the Borough’s decision to initiate a comprehensive effort,” said Justin Keller, …
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Since the CHOC closed, there is no shelter for single adults in PA's 3rd wealthiest County.
I agree with Mark here that we are just moving people around. If we are doing this let’s just get a short term housing facility and then transition people into permanent housing…”safety issues” of extreme weather - SOLVED
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Food insecurity continues to rise locally and across the country. SNAP benefits were reduced with the end of the Public Health Emergency earlier this year and the impact continues to be felt. https://t.co/lFamObZ3ap
apnews.com
An estimated 17 million households reported problems finding enough food last year. That's a sharp jump from 2021 when boosted government aid helped ease the pandemic-induced economic shutdown.
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