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Short term or low income housing and homeless shelters in Philadelphia area.
Housing and Rental Assistance
Philadelphia families that were evicted or who are currently homeless have a number of transitional housing programs, homeless shelters, and other short term assistance programs offered to them.
Some of the non-profits as well as charities can even provide emergency rental assistance in order to prevent the eviction to begin with. Organizations may specialize in dealing with women, children, or even senior citizens. Get information below on the leading non-profit organizations for homeless shelters and temporary housing assistance in Philadelphia.
In addition to helping people find a place to stay for a short period of time (especially during the cold Pennsylvania winters) locations will generally offer the homeless case management type services.
This will often involve working with a social worker in an effort to find a job and also locate safe, affordable, low income housing and apartments in the Philadelphia County region. This can include rapid rehousing in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, including Delaware as well as nearby counties. Most of the services provided are done so at no cost to qualified clients and there are not any fees involved.
Find more details on homeless assistance and prevention in PA Call one or more of the programs, government agencies or non-profits for more information and to apply. A formal intake and application process will normally be in place, in particular when it comes to being placed into more permanent housing or apartments.
Where to get emergency, short term housing in Philly PA: Friends Rehabilitation Program - Rehabilitation center for people leaving prison/jail Main location is 704 West Girard Avenue #706, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123. Telephone number - (215) 825-8800 The location provides affordable rental and low income housing to qualified households, with a flocus being on people released from jail or prison.
There may, in some cases, be support for seniors, and those Philadelphia individuals with special needs. Liberty Resources Inc. The address is 112 N 8th St Ste 600, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Call (215) 634-2000 The non-profit provides housing advocacy, resources and free housing counseling. Philadelphia Housing Authority: The main address of the PHA is 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121.
Call (215) 684-4000
Section 8 Housing Assistance
Can direct people to shelter or government subsidized housing or apartments. They also run the section 8 housing voucher program in the county. Public housing and shelters were established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for the elderly, disabled and eligible low-income families.
Or read more on the housing authority in Philadelphia Presby's Inspired Life: This non-profit partners with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing for income qualified seniors. The apartments and homes are listed below. These can be rent subsidized housing units for people in Philly over the age of.
Many of the low-income apartments have a short, if no, waiting list. Learn more here. https://inspiredforgood.org/ 1531 West Tioga Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, (215) 225-9544 25 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, (215) 627-9538 One Hillcrest Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 19067, (215) 295-8696 18 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, call (215) 438-9779 2000 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, PA, 19444, dial (610) 834-1001 North 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, main number is (215) 563-6200 2000 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, call (215) 726-3232 Ext: 158 1401 South 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, dial (215) 551-1395 2000 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143, (215) 689-0518 2000 South 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, main number is (215) 726-3232 Ext: 158 501 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19148, (215) 599-0445 Public Health Management Corporation, which is also known as H.E.L.P.
- Philadelphia 1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Call 215.985.2500 This government organization administers shelter, low-income housing, transitional apartments for homeless families. If qualified, some residents may be placed into permanent townhouses. This will be for low-income families and working poor.
Individuals will need to enroll and commit to becoming self-sufficient and independent. Abramson Center for Jewish Life: Main address: 1450 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA, 19454. Dial (215) 371-3000: AchieveAbility 5901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Call (215) 748-8800 The organization offers short term Transitional Housing as well as self-sufficiency and academic coaches to provide training, assessment and counseling.
AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania
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1211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Phone: (215) 587-9377
Eviction Prevention Services
The Housing Advocacy Project will provide free legal aid for people facing eviction or homelessness. The organization will also help HIV/AIDs patients find secure, affordable housing.
Arc of Philadelphia 2350 W. Westmoreland Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140. Call (215) 229-4550 for intake. Bethesda Project, Inc. The agency is located at 1630 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146. Call (215) 985-1600
Employment and Job Training
Various housing assistance programs and shelter is offered as well as related supportive services. Case management, job training, and life skills are all offered too. Offer housing services in partnership with Trinity Memorial Church, Gateway Services Center, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and Old First Reformed Church.
They also run a cold weather homeless shelter and work with a center known as Our Brothers’ Place. Casa Farnese Senior Apartments 1300 Lombard Street Suite 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19147. Main number is (215) 735-3858 Catholic Social Services, Casa del Carmen 4400 N Reese St, Philadelphia, PA, 19140. Dial (267) 331-2500 Can refer homeless and evicted to shelter.
However they also do offer emergency cash assistance for rent and energy bills in an effort to prevent homelessness to begin with. Some funds can even help make a mortgage payment.
Acts Christian Transitional Services: Location is 2813 W. Master Street P.O. Box 8191, Philadelphia, PA, 19121. Call (215) 236-2781 The non-profit provides shelter and services to homeless individuals in Philadelphia County. BCS YES! Youth Empowered to Succeed Emergency Homeless Shelter and Residential Care They runs several units in the community.
134 N. Fourth Avenue, Royersford, Pennsylvania, 19468, call (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 2240 S. 71st Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19142, telephone (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 496 North Lewis Road, Royersford, Pennsylvania, 19468, dial (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 305-307 West School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, call (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 111 N.
49th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 3700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, main number is (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 2240 S. 71st Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19142, (610) 879-1440 Ext: 119 Catholic Social Services @ Mercy Hospice: Location is is 334 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Phone: (215) 545-5153 for information and intake. Helps women with young children, social services, and more. Covenant House Pennsylvania 31 East Armat Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. (215) 951-5411 Darlene Morris Emergency Homeless Shelter 616 N. 43rd Street Philadelphia, PA, 19104: Main number is (215) 222-3359: Episcopal Community Services 6006 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19151 (215) 528-5400 The shelter houses and can provide services to homeless women and their children.
The program will try to address the cause of homelessness, provide case management, rent help and other support. Another location is 225 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, Telephone: (215) 351-1400. Germantown Y, Section 8 and Pennfree Programs 5722 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA, 19144: Call (215) 848-9601 Offers room for rent, meals, and personal hygiene services.
Good Shepherd: Shelter address is 1225 Race Street: Philadelphia, PA, 19107 (215) 569-1101 Joshua Achievement Center, Rehabilitation Center 2016 West Berks Street Philadelphia, PA, 19121: Call (215) 765-2209 Ext: 1 Laurel House: This is a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. It will house people for up to 30 days.
The address is confidential. Call (800) 642-3150 for intake and information. Lutheran Settlement House, Jane Addams Place 1340 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19125 (215) 387-2587 Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (MHASP): Location is 1305 Oak Lane Avenue: Philadelphia, PA, 19126 (215) 276-3300 This location can provide housing and shelter for homeless people with severe mental illnesses.
The organization has been helpful in assisting those who have no other options and have been turned away from other programs. Norristown Ministries Hospitality Center 530 Church Street 1st Floor Norristown, PA, 19401: Call (610) 277-1321 Northwest/East Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network 7047 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19119 (215) 247-4663
Housing and Rental Assistance
Eviction prevention is offered, which may include emergency rental assistance. They focus on homeless and at- risk families in the county. Overington House, Inc. 1528 Overington Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19124 (215) 535-7680 Transitional housing units, living facilities and other resources are available for women with children.
Government Benefits and Social Services
PA Department of Public Welfare, Philadelphia County Assistance Offices 1400 Spring Garden St Philadelphia, PA, 19130 (215) 560-2900 The Emergency Shelter Allowance
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