RESOURCES: COMMUNITY AGENCIES 

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 family� . 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. , (215) 748-8750

The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
Since 1970 ACORN has been building solidly-rooted and powerful community organizations that are committed to social and economic justice, and have taken action and won victories on thousands of issues of concern to our members, through direct action, negotiation, legislative advocacy, and voter participation.  ACORN helps those who have historically been locked out become powerful actors in our democratic system.