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Philly’s COVID-19 hotels for homeless people are shutting down over loss of federal funding

Housing activists and some residents of the hotels have decried the decision, saying the city hasn’t communicated effectively with the people living there.

The City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services announced they will continue to serve the residents at the Holiday Inn at 1305 Walnut St. The Holiday Inn has been used as a COVID-prevention site since April. Dave Daniels, Sr., a resident, is unsure where he and other residents will be relocated. Dave has been HIV positive for 30 years. The former roofer needs to live separate from others since he is at risk. “I’m tired of being serviced over. Caseworkers don’t know life on the streets,” he said.
The City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services announced they will continue to serve the residents at the Holiday Inn at 1305 Walnut St. The Holiday Inn has been used as a COVID-prevention site since April. Dave Daniels, Sr., a resident, is unsure where he and other residents will be relocated. Dave has been HIV positive for 30 years. The former roofer needs to live separate from others since he is at risk. “I’m tired of being serviced over. Caseworkers don’t know life on the streets,” he said.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer
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