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Featured Community Partner: Philly Bridge & Jawn (PB&J)

As Philadelphia’s only nonprofit junk hauler, Good Haul prides itself on sustainability and community support. We believe that every piece of...
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Introducing our 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

Back in 2018, we underwent our last strategic planning process. We worked with an outside consultant to do a deep dive into our programming and our...
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Cold Safety Tips: Staying Warm and Safe During Winter

Winter can be a challenging season for everyone, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is life-threatening. As temperatures drop, it’s crucial...
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Why Your Gift Matters: Breaking Down the Impact

Earlier this month, we shared James’ experiences with his first night in his apartment and with Sublocade, a long-acting, once-monthly injectable...
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Home Safety Tips: Staying Safe This Winter

The winter season brings many changes to your home, including the addition of decorations, food, lighting, heating, and other elements that could...
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Highlighting the Work of Our Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder

The opioid crisis nationwide, and in our city, remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. We know that accessible...
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James' Story - In His Own Words

Below is James' story continued from Part 1 of his story which can be read here. The text below is entirely in James' own words. James: So I was, I...
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James' Story

In 2017, we launched our first Housing First team for individuals with opioid use disorder, offering housing without preconditions and the support...
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How Good Haul Supports Ending Homelessness

Good Haul is a full-service junk-hauling company serving Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. We can handle any size project, from room...
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What Our Participants Want You to Know - Breaking Stereotypes

Read Part 1 - Causes of Homelessness Here Once someone becomes homeless, they aren’t suddenly relieved of responsibilities. They still have to find or...