Advocacy and Community Engagement
Project HOME is committed to social and political advocacy. An integral part of our work is education about the realities of homelessness and poverty and vigorous advocacy on behalf of and with homeless and low-income persons for more just and humane public policies.
We are also committed to nurturing a spirit of community among persons from all walks of life, all of whom have a role to play in making this a more just and compassionate society.
Additional Resources
Learn More About Homelessness in Philadelphia
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What is the Point-in-Time Count?
January 14, 2026
Since 2007, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has required all communities receiving federal homelessness funding to conduct...
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Chronic Homelessness: Facts on Homelessness
January 13, 2026
Chronic Homelessness In January 2025, 1,612 adults were identified as chronically homeless on a single night in Philadelphia. The U.S. Department of...
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Veteran Homelessness: Facts on Homelessness
January 13, 2026
Veterans Reaching Functional Zero: How Philadelphia Ended Veteran Homelessness Philadelphia’s success in ending veteran homelessness demonstrates that...
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What is Functional Zero—and How Do Communities Achieve It?
January 14, 2026
Functional zero is both a goal and a method for communities seeking to meaningfully address homelessness in their region. It is achieved when the...