What resources are available for homeless people in Philadelphia?

Question

I have made it a policy not to be a walking money dispenser for the many homeless (or otherwise poor and begging) people in my area, but I would like to be able to direct them to more appropriate help.

Answer 1

Philabundance P.O. Box 37555 3616 S. Galloway Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Executive Director: Bill Clark Email: [e-mail] Web Site: www.philabundance.org Serves 9 counties in and around Philly and can give you info on shelters, soup kitchens, etc in the area.

Woodland Presbyterian located at 42nd & Pine Sts has a soup kitchen for free meals You may also find these good places to check out Catholic Social Service [phone] | 227 N 18th St Philadelphia, PA, Community Social Human Services [phone] |

It appears that the Philly homeless taskforce may not be functioning but you can call United Way for info on agencies serving homeless and indigent ppl. They can tell you who puts out a local help resources list that you can keep and give out to ppl in need. Also call the office of the superintendent of scools and find out who the local himeless student's liaison is and talk with them. They should have a wealth of info for you and probably have specific help sheets for homeless ppl with children. In Philly like the rest of the US the adult homeless are more visible but the average homeless person is a kid under 8 or 9 yrs old.

On a more personal basis fast food coupons, bus tokens,tare always good. In winter consider offering mittens, socks, or reflective survival blankets. Tiny pocket toys for the kids (like the ones that come on key chains, personal grooming kits, meal bars, a book that will fit in a child's pocket all will help a child survive being homeless.

Answer 2

i don't know any info on how to help, but aww, it's nice that you want to help. we need more people like you in the world. you deserve a star.

Answer 3

If their hungry buy them a big mac.