Consider This from NPR As longtime housing activist retires, the fight to end homelessness continues.
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Jan 10, 2025 
Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder of Project HOME, shares her insights after 35 years of fighting homelessness in Philadelphia. She highlights the alarming rise in homelessness and the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings that criminalize outdoor sleeping. The discussion emphasizes the crucial need for a comprehensive approach to support the homeless, integrating healthcare and employment solutions. Scullion calls for collective action and community engagement to address the housing crisis, particularly for marginalized individuals.
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Homelessness Trends
- US homelessness reached record highs in January 2024, with 770,000 sheltered or unsheltered individuals.
- Despite this, some cities show improvement, suggesting that strategic investments in housing can reduce these numbers.
Addressing Homelessness
- Invest correctly to reduce homelessness by providing housing quickly.
- The Supreme Court ruling allowing punishment for sleeping outside is controversial, with proponents claiming it encourages service use.
Project Home's Holistic Approach
- Sister Mary Scullion co-founded Project Home, a Philadelphia organization providing housing and resources to the homeless for 35 years.
- Project Home's approach is holistic, offering healthcare, jobs, and a sense of community alongside housing.