Housing Alliance of PA works to promote solutions to balance PA’s housing market and increase the supply of safe, decent homes for low-income people through information; education, training, and technical assistance; coalition building; research; and advocacy. Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania 309 Florence Avenue, Suite 914N Jenkintown, PA 19046 215-576-7044 email: info@housingalliancepa.org
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Most counties in PA have an office of HFH. Visit their main page to find your local organization.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is an independently chartered affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide. Locally, our mission is to transform lives and our city by building and repairing homes in partnership with families in need and uniting all Philadelphians around the cause of affordable housing. Our vision is a city where all Philadelphians live in safe, affordable homes. Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia 1829 N. 19th Street Philadelphia, PA 19121 215-765-6000
Families Creating Communities for Adults with Special Needs is a nonprofit founded and led by parents and family members of adults with disabilities. Families CCAN assists families in developing innovative models of housing, employment and volunteer activities for their family members. Through education, access to expertise and resources, networking, advocacy, and partnerships with agencies and other organizations, they aim to create caring communities for adults with disabilities in the 5-county Philadelphia area. 215-280-2758
The Fair Housing Right Center works to ensure that equal access to housing is an opportunity for all. They do this by educating the public on what the fair housing laws are, assisting those who have been wrongly discriminated against in housing, and watches the community for compliance with the housing laws. Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania 444 N 3rd Street, Suite 110 Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-625-0700
The Housing Helper Tool allows individuals to input their information to receive a list of assistance programs they may be eligible for.
List of housing resources provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
HUD’S mission is to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. Website includes how to file a housing discrimination complaint and disability rights and resources. In addition, HUD website can provide information for veterans seeking housing and housing options for people with HIV/AIDS. In order to find HUD resources in your county, visit the website above or call 800-955-2232.
CEO was incorporated in 1966 as a community action agency to alleviate poverty. They offer several services to help low-income families in Luzerne county, including housing services. Commission on Economic Opportunity 165 Amber Lane Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 570-826-0510 email: Ceonortheastpa@gmail.com
The Mission of the Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance is to promote an understanding of the struggle for dignity and full civil rights for persons with disabilities, using the little-known history at Pennhurst. They seek to educate citizens in local, national, and international communities, to assure that we never go back.