During the winter season, HopePHL provides basic needs like hats, scarves, and gloves to keep children and youth safe from the impact of the cold weather. We also help families maintain the security of another necessity: housing.
Recently, Raya (name changed for privacy) contacted HopePHL and requested help through our homelessness prevention and diversion program.
After her work schedule was cut back at a local restaurant, she fell four months behind on her rent. She and her three-year-old son Jamal (name changed for privacy) were facing eviction. With no family support to fall back on, Raya was faced with the prospect of hoping for space in one of the family temporary housing programs.
An eviction would also negatively impact her credit history and ability to obtain a lease in the future. Raya was able to find a position with more hours and better pay, but feared it was too late to preserve the stability she had worked so hard for since her son was born.
Then, she talked to staff at HopePHL about the homelessness prevention and diversion program. Working quickly, HopePHL’s team reached out to the property owner to see what was needed to stop the eviction process. Raya was approved for four months in back rent and the eviction was halted. “I cried every night when I thought we’d be put out. Thank you to everyone who helps HopePHL -- they sure helped me and my son.”
At HopePHL, we are beyond grateful for the support of people like you. Your support, in turn, helps us to support our families when they need it most.
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Everyday Learning Play Spaces Completes Another Project! |
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We are excited to announce the completion of the Child Friendly Spaces for Everyday Learning Play Spaces at Darlene Morris Love & Care, an emergency housing program in West Philadelphia.
The room was designed based on ideas and feedback from families and staff at the program and utilized Trauma Informed Design practices. The space was created for young children to encourage play between children and caregivers, designed for one to two families with young children to use at a time. The play space has different zones for story-time, tummy time for infants and toddlers, spaces to color, write, and draw, puzzles, kitchen set with dining table and dramatic play area with costumes.
We are currently working on an interactive mural for the adjoining space to finish a playful learning and child friendly wing at Darlene’s program!
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Learn to Fly with Tech Stars Air-Pilot Program! |
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Join HopePHL and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and learn how to fly!
Our next session of the Tech Stars Air Piloting Program will run from March 12th - April 30th. We are looking for five children from West Philadelphia between the ages of 10-15. Registration is now open!
Registration ends on March 4th
Student & parent Meet & Greet: March 7th
For more information contact:
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Aleka Anderson, a junior at St. Joe’s University, initially became interested in getting more involved in helping her community after a class she took at St. Joes that required her to visit a local school each week to support the children in their classroom. After this class she was inspired to search online for local volunteer opportunities, and she stumbled across the Birthday Giving Program. She said that she loves her birthday and even considers it her favorite “holiday” and she believes everyone should be made to feel special on their birthdays, no matter their circumstances.
For anyone considering searching for opportunities that serve their community, the advice Aleka has is simple: “find something you’re passionate about and you will enjoy the work so much.” Currently, The Birthday Giving Program serves over 130 nonprofits across 41 states (including the District of Columbia) and supports thousands of people facing adversity in their lives.
She began in July, donating 30 bags her first month and since has continued to put together and drop off five bags each month for kids between the ages of eight and 12. They are shared with HopePHL programs such as Family Empowerment Service, Parenting Collaborative, and Truancy Intervention and Prevention Services.
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Reap the Benefits of Giving Back |
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Request our staff to speak at your upcoming employee giving campaign kickoff or event! We can come to your site in person, or join you online to talk about how deep an impact giving together can have on the Philadelphia community. Our team members are experienced with engaging and inspiring diverse crowds large and small, as a single presentation or tabling.
Contact Trish Downey at 215-888-6364 or tdowney@hopephl.org to discuss how HopePHL can help your team give back.
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We will address how to invest, start a business, improve credit, and plan for retirement.
Monday, March 11, 2024
5PM-6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 861 4971 1616
Passcode: 101595
One tap mobile: +16468769923
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Men's Coffee Talk is a grassroots think tank that utilizes the resources and potential of men in the community to identify and implement solutions for issues that impact our neighborhood
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
11AM-12PM
Meeting ID: 884 5082 8600
Passcode: 903741
Or by phone: +6468769923
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NAC Utility Assistance Clinic |
You will have the opportunity to:
- Discuss your gas, electric, and water bills with a legal expert
- Meet with utility company experts
- Learn about programs that can help
*Please bring recent utility bills and proof of income for all household members. People will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.
Friday, March 15, 2024
2PM-4PM
CHOP Karabots Pediatric Care Center
4865 Market St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, 19139
For more information contact Robin Kearney, Paralegal at:
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The Neighborhood Advisory Subcommittee, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity are hosting a FREE expungement and pardon clinic!
Saturday, March 16, 2024
12PM-2PM
Chosen300
3959 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, 19104
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Featuring national and local perspectives, offers next steps for regional leadership to implement to improve the lives of young children experiencing homelessness, with special emphasis on infants and toddlers.
Friday, April 5, 2024
9AM-11:30AM
*Registration beings at 8:30
Quorum at the Science Center
2nd Floor, Room Qu4
3711 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Saturday, July 20, 2024
12PM-7PM
Saunders Park Greene
39th & Powelton Avenue
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‘Figure things out’: How Philly experts, scientists say unhoused children can beat the odds and overcome homelessness.
A Philadelphia study finds that almost 25% of youth who experience homelessness find a way out, which researchers call resilience.
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Some Philadelphia homeless shelters have gone months or years without being paid by the city
The Office of Homeless Services spent $15 million dollars more than it was budgeted over the last four years, but some nonprofit leaders say during that time, they experienced severe delays in payments.
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The invisible plight of youth homelessness is examined with active listening in news reporting
WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
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Thank you so much for being a part of our community! |
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Main Office: (267) 777-5880
325 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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