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Report finds continued basic needs insecurity among local college students

12 July 2021 Fallon Roth

A May 26 report from the Hope Center examined how the pandemic affected college students and higher-education institutions in the Philadelphia area.

Temple: Take better care of students

19 November 2019 Editorial Board

The Editorial Board commends the university’s efforts to help students experiencing housing insecurity, but the university must do more soon.

Temple students ‘sleep out’ to combat youth homelessness

10 November 2019 Hal Conte

Approximately 60 students camped out near the Bell Tower on Friday night to raise money for Covenant House Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that provides social services to people experiencing homelessness.

Support One Step Away magazine

02 April 2019 Brittany Valentine

Buying a copy of One Step Away magazine helps someone in poverty earn some income.

Temple student organizes ‘sleep out’ event for youth homelessness

22 January 2019 Laura Smythe

A student is organizing a semester-long fundraiser to benefit a local shelter for youth experiencing homelessness.

Donate where it counts

28 November 2017 Rae Burach

Giving money to shelters and nonprofits makes a larger impact on homelessness than giving someone your change.

Make homelessness personal

28 November 2017 Lauren Piontko

Treat homeless people like human beings by acknowledging their presence and giving to them when you can.

The nonprofit Back on My Feet organizes runs with volunteers and the homeless at 5:30 a.m. as a part of the program toward better living. | ABI REIMOLD TTN

Homeless, volunteers lace up for a cause

29 October 2013 Claire Sasko

Back on My Feet urges physical activity and its positive effects on homeless.

Stansbury: Stopping outdoor shelters no picnic

17 September 2012 Cindy Stansbury

Stansbury argues that Mayor Nutter’s stance against outdoor feeding shelters is the right one to take.