Norristown Hospitality Center

Thank you WHYY for your coverage of the Supreme Court ruling on sleeping outdoors. Check out their coverage here: In Norristown, officials have sought similar measures to clear encampments. In the past, some municipal officials have expressed a desire to bus unhoused people onto the Villanova University campus. Sunanda Charles, executive director of the Norristown Hospitality Center, said her “heart sank” when she heard the Supreme Court ruling. “The volume of the problem that we see every day, it’s so huge and now to add to that another complication, another barrier for people to get housed,” Charles said. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exr_dZxx

Save your spot & get a discount! Early bird registration is OPEN for the Sole Harvest 5K/10K Run, 1-Mile Walk, & Community Event! On October 5th, lace up your shoes and get ready for a fun-filled day supporting the Norristown Hospitality Center and the work they do to help our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Here's what you get: A scenic course through Norristown Farm Park A chance to make a difference in your community A post-race celebration with food and activities Discounted registration price for early birds! Don't miss out! Sign up today: www.soleharvest5k.com #SoleHarvest #Norristown #RunWithAPurpose #EarlyBirdRegistration

Important Notice for July 4th at the Norristown Hospitality Center: We will be OPEN with limited hours on Thursday, July 4th from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Breakfast will be served to all our guests. Please note: There will be no mail distribution or social services offered this day. Wishing you all a safe and happy Independence Day! #FreeBreakfast #CommunitySupport #CelebrateFreedom

Free and Confidential HIV/STI Testing Event at the Norristown Hospitality Center! The Norristown Hospitality Center, in partnership with Family Services of Montgomery County, PA, is offering a free and confidential HIV/STI testing event. Get tested for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Hep. C. Results are returned in about 20 minutes. Know your status and get early diagnosis. Let's join the fight against HIV/STIs! #HIVTesting #FreeTesting #Norristown #MontgomeryCounty #KnowYourStatus

Statement from the Norristown Hospitality Center Regarding the Johnson vs. Grants Pass Supreme Court Ruling The Norristown Hospitality Center is deeply saddened by the recent Supreme Court decision in Johnson vs. Grants Pass. This ruling effectively criminalizes homelessness, further marginalizing a vulnerable population already struggling to survive. At the Norristown Hospitality Center, we see the devastating impact of homelessness every day. People experiencing homelessness face a multitude of challenges, including lack of access to shelter, food, and healthcare. The Johnson vs. Grants Pass decision only exacerbates these problems by making it even more difficult for people to find safe places to sleep. We urge our community leaders and residents of Norristown to stand with us in opposing this decision. We need to work together to create solutions that address the root causes of homelessness, such as lack of affordable housing, mental health care, and addiction treatment services, not criminalize those who are struggling. Together, let us work to build a more just and compassionate community for all. Sincerely, The Norristown Hospitality Center #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #HumanRights #DignityNotCriminalization

In Service Day Please note: The Norristown Hospitality Center will have adjusted hours on Friday, June 28th. Breakfast: Served from 7:00 AM as usual. Center Closure: The Center will be closed following breakfast service due to staff meetings and fiscal year-end preparations. Bag Lunches: To ensure our guests have access to food, bag lunches will be distributed outside the Center around midday.

Following our successful "Housing, Not Citations" Rally on Monday, we're thrilled to share that over 40 letters advocating for housing initiatives in Pennsylvania's budget were sent to our local elected officials! That's a powerful start, but we need your help to amplify it. Can you take 5 minutes to write 2 letters....one to your PA State Representative and one to your PA State Senator? It's easy! -- Look Up Your Elected Officials: Enter your address at PA Find Your Legislator (https://lnkd.in/giqQx94). -- Download the Printable Letter: Use the Advocacy Letter template we've provided: https://lnkd.in/eVDQeHfg... -- Personalize and Send: Add your own thoughts about the importance of housing initiatives and mail the letters. Once you've sent your letters, let us know! Comment "SENT" on this post. Together, we can raise awareness and push for a budget that prioritizes housing solutions. Let's turn "Housing, Not Citations" into action! The following elected officials will be receiving the letters from their constituents. Is your elected official on the list? Over 40 letters were mailed out today! Rep. Paul Friel Senator Katie Muth Rep. Tarik Khan Senator Maria Collett Senator Amanda Cappelletti Rep. Matt Bradford Rep. Joe Webster Rep. Gregory Scott Rep. Mary Jo Daley Rep. Heather Boyd Rep. Tim Briggs Senator Tracy Pennycuick Thank you to our fellow community advocates: The Montco 30% Project, Better Days Ahead, The Ann Frances Outreach Foundation, POWER, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA, and the National Homelessness Law Center. #HousingJustice #RightToHousing #FundOurHomes #EndHomelessness #HospitalityCenterAdvocacy

The weather was perfect, and it was even better to connect with so many passionate community members who want to address homelessness in our county and beyond. Together, we can make a difference! Thank you to our community partners who collaborated on this event! Norristown Hospitality Center The Montco 30% Project The Ann Frances Outreach Foundation Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA Better Days Ahead POWER #HousingNotCitations #MontgomeryCounty #EndHomelessness #MontcoPA

The weather was perfect, and it was even better to connect with so many passionate community members who want to address homelessness in our county and beyond. Together, we can make a difference! Thank you to our community partners who collaborated on this event! Norristown Hospitality Center The Montco 30% Project The Ann Frances Outreach Foundation Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA Better Days Ahead POWER #HousingNotCitations #MontgomeryCounty #EndHomelessness #MontcoPA

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Housing, Not Citations Rally yesterday on the Montgomery County Courthouse steps! The weather was perfect, and it was even better to connect with so many passionate community members who want to address homelessness in our county and beyond. Together, we can make a difference! Thank you to our community partners who collaborated on this event! Norristown Hospitality Center The Montco 30% Project The Ann Frances Outreach Foundation Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, PA Better Days Ahead POWER #HousingNotCitations #MontgomeryCounty #EndHomelessness #MontcoPA