City of Philadelphia Homeless Prevention Program

Posted by on October 5, 2009

New city homeless prevention program starts

The City of Philadelphia’s new Homelessness Prevention Program offers help to individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless as a result of falling behind in rent or utility payments.  The program begins operation on October 1st.

Eligible participants must have a household income at or below 50% of the median income in Philadelphia; be experiencing a financial crisis and at risk of becoming homeless; and have received written notification from your landlord or the utility company of an impending eviction or shut- off.

Financial assistance is available to help with rent, utilities, security deposits and/or
moving and relocation costs.

Agencies participating in the program include
— Catholic Social Services, 7340 Jackson St., 215-624-5920;  6214 Grays Ave., 215-724-8550;  and 4400 N. Reese St., 215-329-5660   (Spanish speaking staff).
— Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 216 W. Somerset St., 215-763-8870 ext. 1405 (Spanish speaking staff);
— Diversified Community Services, 1920 S. 20th St., 215-336-3511;
— Women’s Community Revitalization Project, 407 Fairmount Ave., 215-627-5550 ext. 233;
— Utility Emergency Services Fund in partnership with Intercultural Family Services, 4225 Chestnut Street, 215-386-1298 ext. 213.

Additional information can be found here.

http://www.oneneighborhood.org/