RESOURCES: HOMELESSNESS
The following is a list of agencies and organizations in the Philadelphia area that address issues surrounding homelessness and housing:
Bethesda Project is a faith based, ecumenical community of prayer, reflection and action, is dedicated to the plight of homeless people in Philadelphia. Their primary mission is to “ create communities wherein men and women, who experience chronic homelessness, find sanctuary and have their basic needs met in the company of a compassionate and caring families . Bethesda operates My Brother's House, a safe haven for vulnerable homeless men and six permanent residences for formerly homeless women and men. (215) 985-1600
Project H.O.M.E. is a nonprofit organization committed to social and political advocacy and provides housing and services to chronically homeless men and women. They believe that the building of community is the answer to alleviating and eventually eliminating homelessness and poverty, Erin O’Brien (215) 232-7272 x 3015 erinobrien@projecthome.org
Achieve Ability helps single parent, low income, formerly homeless families to reach self-sufficiency by providing comprehensive, intensive, supportive social services and educational supports in tandem with quality, affordable housing.
Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness is a privately-funded organization that offers several programs and services, such as a day center and street outreach. In addition to providing services to homeless person, PCEH also works to increase awareness of issues surrounding homelessness.
(215) 232-2300
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia builds and rehabilitates houses and neighborhoods by providing simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with families in need.
Kensington Welfare Rights Union (KWRU) is amultiracial organization of, by and for poor and homeless people. KWRU is dedicated to organizing of welfare recipients, the homeless, the working poor and all people concerned with economic justice.
Shelter Listings is a nation-wide community effort made possible by its users. The list includes emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and permanent affordable housing.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity:
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
National Coalition for the Homeless
U.S. Department of Homeless & Urban Development
U.S. Conference of Mayors 2007 Status Report on Hunger & Homelessness
The Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development
Philadelphia ’s Ten-year Plan to End Homelessness: Creating Homes, Strengthening Communities, and Improving Systems
Mayor Nutter Announces New Initiatives to Address Homelessness in Philadelphia
