Philadelphia Homeless Census

The Philadelphia Independent Media Center and the Daily Pennsylvanian are two advocates for change in the way that Philadelphia cares for it's homeless population. Recently there was a volunteer boots on the ground survey to assess the true number of those living on the street. The census of homelessness was hosted by Project Housing, Opportunities for Employment and Medical Care and Education.

The city conducts this survey each year, and the numbers stay about the same. Around 3,500 are homeless in Philadelphia.