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Norristown ZHB to hear county housing proposal May 14
Let’s build a stronger, safer community together. You can help support the approval of new, year-round supportive short-term housing in...
Michael Hays
May 32 min read
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Pottstown Hotel Shelter Gets Zoning OK; Conditions Added
Funding, a service provider, and local political support are all in place for a hotel in Pottstown to operate year-round. Only one thing...
Michael Hays
Mar 312 min read
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Two Additional Hearings Scheduled for Genny's Place
Last week, appeal hearings for supportive housing in Lower Providence kicked off with an outburst. Meanwhile, the county commissioners ....
Michael Hays
Feb 23 min read
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Pottstown Partners with County to Provide Year-Round Hotel Rooms
Tucked away next to the Manatawny Creek and Montgomery County Community College Pottstown campus, a self-contained “tent city” came into...
Michael Hays
Jan 252 min read
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Volunteers Make 'Code Blue' Service Possible
This is a first-hand account of a volunteer’s Code Blue experience, as told by Joanne Mahoney.
Joanne Mahoney
Jan 203 min read
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Genny's Place in Lower Prov Still Has Life
Supporters are encouraged to attend public meetings at Arcola school on January 29 and 30th.
Michael Hays
Jan 121 min read
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Lansdale Lends a Hand with County Funding
More than two years after the closure of Montco’s only year-round shelter for adults, a new one will be opening soon in 2025. In a move...
Michael Hays
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Berks Non-Profit to House Those in Need in Pottstown Hotels
The following press release went out to the community today: POTTSTOWN, PA., Nov. 27, 2024 – Several organizations have joined together...
Michael Hays
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Two Mayors Take the Lead on Local Solutions
Politics can’t solve all our problems, Pres. Barack Obama said at Temple University on Monday night. Yet it can make our lives – and the...
Michael Hays
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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"They're Human Beings Who Need Help"
So many Lansdale Borough residents wanted to share their opinions on increasing camping at popular parks that there wasn’t any time for...
Michael Hays
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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Reaction to SCOTUS Ruling on Homelessness
In a 6-3 ruling released Friday, the highest court in the land has now confirmed that you can be cited and arrested for having no place...
Michael Hays
Jun 29, 20244 min read
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Growing Coalition to Host Rally for Unhoused on 6/25
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule very soon on a pivotal case that is expected to have lasting effects on homelessness policy,...
Michael Hays
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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1-Year After Rally: A Call for Bold Action to Address Housing
Almost exactly one year ago, the Montco 30% Project held our initial rally and launch on the Courthouse steps in Norristown. Speakers...
Michael Hays
Apr 30, 20244 min read
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Why you should care about this Supreme Court case and why it won’t matter
Guest column by Doug Slick On Monday, April 22, the Supreme Court of the US began hearing arguments involving the case titled City of...
Michael Hays
Apr 24, 20243 min read
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From D.C. to MontCo: Where can Homeless Go?
Where does society expect people to go when they have nowhere else to sleep? Arguments begin this week in Washington, D.C., when the...
Michael Hays
Apr 20, 20242 min read
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Volunteers Fill Seven Dumpsters from Pottstown Encampment
I might be guilty of naivete in believing that our two major political parties can work together to solve major problems. Call me...
Michael Hays
Mar 31, 20242 min read
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Montco Stakeholders Gather to Address Housing Crisis
At a time when Montgomery County residents are being evicted from their home at a rate of 22 per day, Health Spark Foundation CEO Emma...
Michael Hays
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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In Pottstown: Public Comment Restricted, Mixed Message on Homeless Sweep Plans
“Another outsider.” Pottstown Borough Manager Justin Keller – eyebrows furrowed – could be heard with a muffled sigh from the public...
Michael Hays
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Norristown Zoning Board Rebukes Council, Allows Shelter to Stay Open
Four days before Christmas, St. John’s Church in Norristown needed a variance from the local zoning board to avoid closing in the midst...
Michael Hays
Dec 22, 20232 min read
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West Norriton, Others Working to Expand Region's Shelter Capacity
Outgoing County Commissioner Ken Lawrence and staff outlined the recommendations and goals of the Homelessness Task Force during...
Michael Hays
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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