Local YMCA Offers Support to People Relocated From Jordan Creek Homeless Encampment

Allentown homeless camp evacuation in 11 days. Here’s the emergency plan just announced.

The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and River Crossing YMCA announced plans to open a warming station ahead of schedule to accommodate residents of the Allentown’s Jordan Creek homeless encampment, who face evacuation on Aug. 25.

Local YMCA offers support to people relocated from Jordan Creek homeless encampment

The Greater Lehigh Valley and River Crossing YMCA says it will offer support to approximately 100 people living in the encampment, after the city of Allentown ordered them to relocate due to flooding concerns.

Allentown City Council takes steps to help homeless as mayor defends planned Jordan Creek camp eviction

Allentown City Council on Thursday approved a series of measures intended to help homeless residents who face being evicted from an encampment along the Jordan Creek later this month, as local advocates criticized the city’s plan to evacuate the camp and said officials have not done enough to help those who live there. City officials posted an evacuation notice Aug. 6 near the encampment in the Jordan Meadows area, telling residents they must le…