Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

Congratulations to our Philadelphia Phillies All Stars! Join Habitat Philadelphia as we cheer on Bryce and the gang on September 10. Every ticket helps build a home!

Habitat Night at the Phillies Join Habitat Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays game this September! A portion of ticket proceeds will go to support Habitat's mission of building and repairing homes alongside Philadelphia families in need. Because everyone deserves a decent place to live.

Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore this summer! We need volunteers to help process donations, assemble furniture, and organize inventory at our ReStores. Every sale supports Habitat Philadelphia's build and repair programs.

Morning and afternoon shifts are available at both locations – 3111 Allegheny Avenue (north) and 2318 Washington Avenue (south).

Sign up online today at www.habitatphiladelphia.org/volunteer or email [email protected] to learn more.

Affordable housing tops the agenda for leaders across the country. The United States Conference of Mayors recently released its 2024 election priorities, a bipartisan national issue platform that will drive the mayors’ advocacy at this summer’s Republican and Democratic national conventions and beyond.

On the for housing, they say: "Without further delay, the next president and Congress must pass the largest and most comprehensive investment legislation in in American history that incentivizes production, helps families buy their first home, ends homelessness, and ensures that our first responders, teachers and frontline healthcare workers can live where they work."

Federal / local partnerships are critical in addressing the most pressing issues in our country. Habitat for Humanity recently concluded , a five-year U.S. campaign, that led to 6.6 million people gaining access to stable and affordable homes and more than 300 policy changes. Discover the of this campaign and learn how you can advocate for this most urgent need at https://www.habitat.org/costofhome.

🎆Happy Independence Day from all of us at Habitat Philadelphia! We are proud to work alongside our communities to build a Philadelphia where everyone can experience independence and the opportunity to thrive through affordable housing. Wishing you all a safe and wonderful holiday.

Our Development team recently wrapped up an incredible two-day collaborative retreat, where we took time to reflect on the many milestones from the past year and strategize for an even more impactful year ahead! Now, we’re ready to reach higher goals, build and repair more homes and work alongside even more families in our city.

Thank you to Prosperity Home Mortgage, LLC for the wonderful space and hospitality.

Last week, our Habitat Philadelphia staff spent an incredible three days at , hosted by the National Apartment Association.

Thanks to generous donations from more than 30 vendors, our team left the Pennsylvania Convention Center with three truckloads of new and gently-used items and an additional $1,504 raised by Esusu's life-sized Monopoly board.

These furniture pieces are available now at our Philadelphia ReStores, with all profits supporting affordable home ownership in our city!

Our Homeownership Screening Form will be LIVE on our website on Monday, July 1 at 8am!

If you are interested in our Homeownership Program and have not yet attended an information session, sign up today to learn more about the program requirements, eligibility criteria and benefits of homeownership. Once you have attended an information session, the next step is to submit the screening form which will be open through July 29. Learn more: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/homeownership-program/

Make your gift today before the end of our fiscal year on June 30! Your gift allows us to continue to build and repair more homes alongside families in our city so that everyone a decent place to live.

Donate - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Your gift allows the vision of homeownership to become a reality. Every dollar helps us work alongside more families so that everyone in our city has a safe, warm and dry place to live.

It’s , and on this Freedom Day, we commemorate the end of slavery and remember the continued struggle towards racial justice in our country. In Philadelphia, the effects of racist housing policies can be seen in the racial wealth gap today and continues to fuel the work of affordable housing and housing equity. Please join us in remembering this part of history today and the significance of Juneteenth on our city and country.

If you're looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth, check out the African American Museum in Philadelphia and their Juneteenth Block Party at 12pm. Learn more: https://tockify.com/aampmuseum/detail/761/1718805600000

Homeownership looks good on our newest Habitat homeowners!

Yesterday, five families cut the ribbons and turned the keys to their new homes at Coltrane Commons in Strawberry Mansion!

Habitat staff, future and current homeowners, neighborhood residents and community partners came together to celebrate Barbara and Dev’Ron, Angie, Marcia, Adrienne, Danielle and their families as they entered a new chapter of their lives. Now, five more children can grow and thrive in a safe, stable family home, celebrating birthdays and holidays in a place they can call their own.

As Corinne O'Connell put it, “These homeowners had a big, audacious ‘one-day’ vision – to own a home. They put in the time, energy and sacrifice necessary to make that vision a reality. We congratulate and celebrate alongside them. Now is ‘day one’ of what is possible next."

This home dedication is one of many to come and we are excited to continue building a Philadelphia where every family has a decent place to live.

Read the full article: www.habitatphiladelphia.org/2024/06/habitat-for-humanity-philadelphia-welcomes-home-five-new-homeowners-to-coltrane-commons/

Habitat Philadelphia's VP of Human Resources, Kathy White will be speaking all about the New Era of HR through ! Tune in on Thursday, June 13 at 11am to learn more:

#HRSummerSchool 2024: A New Era for HR (Day Three) The old model for HR was simple and fairly easy: say "no." Say it early. Say it often. Stifle innovation in the name of compliance. Stick with what's comfort...

Yesterday, a crowd of about 50 residents, supporters and staff cheered as the first shovels dug into Habitat Philadelphia's newest construction site at 40th and Reno Streets in West Philadelphia, where four affordable homes will be built and sold to first-time homebuyers.

Every new home built by Habitat Philadelphia means access to the life-changing opportunity of homeownership -- creating strength, stability and self-reliance for homeowners and their families.

Read the full article: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/2024/06/habitat-for-humanity-philadelphia-breaks-ground-on-four-new-homes-in-west-philadelphia/

Stay tuned for more on this project!

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier
CICADA Architecture/Planning, Inc.

Habitat Philadelphia joins the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection in kicking off !

Philadelphia has a proud history of championing LGBTQ+ rights and celebrating diversity. At Habitat Philadelphia, we are committed to building a city where EVERYONE has a decent place to live. "Be You" during this month of love, acceptance, and community, starting with the Pride March & Festival tomorrow, June 2: https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/lgbt-pride-march-and-festival/

A Guide to Philly's Massive Pride Celebration This June An inclusive Pride celebration with live performances, local food and more...

We're spreading the word on the ReStore on Allegheny Ave! Keep an eye out for us in The Chestnut Hill Local.

New Habitat for Humanity ReStore in the Neighborhood - The Chestnut Hill Local Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia recently opened the doors to its second ReStore, following the popular example of its South Philadelphia counterpart. The new store and donation center, located at …

Join the Habitat Philadelphia Young Professionals for Brews, Buildings and Billiards THIS Thursday, May 30, from 6:00-9:00pm at Dock Street Brewery South!

Join us for this special happy hour to support affordable housing in our city. Early bird registration is open now until May 30 at 12:00pm for $10 and walk-ups will be welcome at the door for $15. Registration includes 1 drink ticket and 1 entry into our Dock Street Raffle to win a Brewery Tour for 4!

Register: bit.ly/HYPDockStreetBrews

100% of registration fees will benefit Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's mission to build a city where everyone has a decent place to live. We look forward to seeing you there!

Brews Buildings Billiards 2024 Join Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Young Professionals on Thursday, May 30th from 6:00-9:00pm for happy hour at Dock Street Brewery (2118 Washington Avenue) Enjoy happy hour specials, networking, pool table, darts, tabletop games and a raffle!  $10 registration comes with 1 drink tic...

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation’s freedom. Together, we vow to honor their memories by carrying on their work to forge a more perfect Union.

Our next Homeownership application window is opening soon!

Sign up for an Information Session today to learn more about the program requirements, eligibility criteria and benefits of homeownership. You must register in advance to attend.

Families looking for ADA accessible properties or who have family members with special needs are encouraged to apply.

Sign up: https://bit.ly/weekday-sessions
https://bit.ly/weekend-sessions

Habitat Philadelphia is proud to partner with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to make homes healthier for children in our city. With CHOP's support, our build team has provided 32 critical home repairs to remediate health and safety hazards that increase the risk of childhood asthma and illness.

Asthma Triggers In Homes Can Send Kids to the ER—This Organization Is Working to Change That This Philadelphia organization is keeping kids with asthma out of the emergency room by investing in significant home improvement projects.

Get ready to build! Habitat Philadelphia is excited to announce our next new home construction project - 40th Street Rowhomes. Four more Philadelphia families - first-time homebuyers seeking the life-changing opportunity of homeownership - will come home to West Philadelphia next year.

Located on North 40th Street, these four single-family homes feature 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with one wheelchair accessible unit. All Habitat homes are built to Energy Star standards, keeping families warm and dry for years to come.

Stay tuned for more details on the groundbreaking and homeowner application window!

40th Street Rowhomes - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Habitat Philadelphia's latest development means four more first-time homebuyers will achieve the life-changing opportunity of homeownership.

Learn more about Habitat Philadelphia's latest updates, volunteer opportunities, advocacy alerts, young professional's events and more by signing up for our e-newsletters! This is the best way to be plugged in and find out what's happening at Habitat. Sign up: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/newsletter/

Congratulations, Doctor! Corinne O'Connell, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, was conferred with the honorary degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, by Chestnut Hill College on May 11 in recognition of her philanthropic work in support of affordable housing. Cathy Lockyer Moulton '92, Chair, Board of Directors, and Dr. Sallyann Bowman '72, Board member, present the doctoral hood. | Photos courtesy of Chestnut Hill College

"Ms. O'Connell recognizes and responds to the needs and challenges of our times with compassionate action," said William W. Latimer, Ph.D., M.P.H., President of Chestnut Hill College. "Her commitment to the common good provides an example worthy of emulating."

“It's an incredible honor to witness such a profound moment and milestone accomplished by the CHC Class of 2024," said O'Connell. "Our city, our region and world needs more leaders educated in the charisma of the Sisters of St. Joseph to build our City where all can thrive!”

Our Young Professionals are back with a happy hour event! Join us for Brews, Buildings and Billiards on Thursday, May 30, from 6:00-9:00pm at Dock Street Brewery South.

Early bird registration is open now until May 30 at 12pm for $10 and walk-ups will be welcome at the door for $15. Registration includes 1 drink ticket and 1 entry into our Dock Street Raffle to win a Brewery Tour for 4! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/HYPDockStreetBrews

100% of registration fees will benefit Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's mission to build a city where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat Philadelphia CEO, Corinne O'Connell, recently visited the stylish Be The Good Media studios to record a podcast with host and nonprofit founder, Christy McCaffrey. Be the Good is all about shining a light on the good being done in the world today - check out the inspiring guests they've had this season and look for Habitat's episode later this summer!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers and motherly figures out there. We are thankful for all you do, for showing us what family means and for being a part of our community.

We partnered with TrueLook Construction Cameras for a special time lapse of our Page Street Homes. Thank you to TrueLook for their contributions to capturing these homes, where more families now have a decent place to live. Check out the article below to view the time lapse:

https://www.truelook.com/blog/project-highlight-habitat-philadelphia

Project Highlight: Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia - TrueLook Construction Cameras Thanks to Habitat Philadelphia six low-wealth families now own brand-new homes! TrueLook Cameras were installed to view, document, and secure the site.

Say hello to our newest Habitat Home Repair truck! As our programs have grown, so have the needs for our well-used repair vehicles. Thanks to the 25th Century Foundation’s generous contribution, this new truck allows us to maintain our capacity and continue to deliver critical repair services in Philadelphia.

We all thrive when we work to build community, and the Habitat family consistently demonstrates its unwavering commitment to our shared vision of a city where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat Philadelphia homeowners, partners, volunteers and staff came together in a phenomenal show of support last week, raising nearly $725,000 to build affordable homes, provide critical repairs, advocate for equitable policies and unite everyone in the belief that affordable housing is a fundamental right.

Thank you – for turning ‘one day’ into today. For making tomorrow ‘day one’ for the next child to grow up in a safe, stable home.

See the collection of photos, videos and full recap of the Building Hope Luncheon on our website: https://bit.ly/bhl24recap

2024 Building Hope Luncheon - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia On Thursday, May 2, more than 800 affordable housing advocates gathered at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown to celebrate the transformative power of homeownership at Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s ‘Building Hope Luncheon.’

The Philadelphia ReStores are officially on Facebook, and we’re celebrating with a giveaway!

Like and follow our new page Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia ReStore by Friday, May 10th for a chance to win a $100 ReStore gift card. Winners will be chosen just in time for Mother’s Day!