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Support Youth / Young Adults Who Experience Homelessness or Housing Insecurity
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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Philly Homes 4 Youth coalition is demanding that the City and the Office of Homeless Services set aside 20% of the American Rescue Plan funds ($42 million) they have received for the needs of homeless youth and young adults.

PEC asks every one of you to - Click Here - as soon as possible and fill out the form to express your support.​

Each completed form is sent automatically to City Council members and Mayor Jim Kenney. It takes less than a minute to fill out the form.

Philadelphia will be receiving $42,007,561 in one-time funds to provide long-term housing and services for those experiencing homelessness. The HOME-ARP funds can be used for four activities to help people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who are otherwise vulnerable: 

• the acquisition and development of affordable housing, 
• tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) that is time-limited, 
• the provision of supportive services; and 

• the acquisition and development of non-congregate shelters. 

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Take action now! Tell the Philadelphia City Council to establish a goal of using at least 20 percent of the ARP funds for targeted programming and support services for young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are at the greatest risk of housing instability. 

Thanks to Philly Homes 4 Youth and National Network for Youth for content for this article.

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