Housing and Support

All of our residents come to us through the referral process of the City of Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services.

PEC transitional housing offers families and youth a safe, secure place to live while searching for permanent or permanent supportive housing.  All households receive assessments, case management, and access to on-site counseling, employment services and other programs.  PEC manages its own permanent housing, including both affordable and supportive housing rentals.  We are also dedicated to building mixed income rentals and homeownership projects as part of our neighborhood’s strategic plan.

Who We Serve

Families and youth experiencing homelessness turn to PEC in order to secure housing and the income and resources to support it.  Often they have experienced ongoing trauma throughout their lives - child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, community violence, and the cycle of inter-generational poverty.  They lack stability in housing, education and social connections, as well as basic necessities.  They may also come to us with recent trauma, legal issues, security complications and medical issues in addition to housing instability and financial insecurity. 

​Supports

The families and youth living in our transitional housing receive food, clothing, linens, healthcare, school supplies, basic necessities, and books. Play spaces in all of our facilities create a welcoming environment where children can learn and thrive.  All of our buildings have a secured entrance and maintenance support.  Partnering agencies provide on-site medical services.  PEC’s counselor analyses intake assessments and makes recommendations to families and case managers on a plan to develop independence and stability as families take the next step in securing permanent housing. 
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PEC offers several voluntary programs for families and youth experiencing homelessness including parenting education, computer skills, employment services, conflict resolution, counseling and lifeskills programs.  Youth access education supports and advocates in addition to the general menu of programs.

Partners

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services, Philadelphia Department of Human Services, W. W. Smith Charitable Trust, Family Service Provider Network, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Healthcare for the Homeless, Betty & Leo Balzereit Foundation, Independence Foundation, Berkshire Hathaway, The Philadelphia Foundation, The Rorer Foundation, Inc., United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, The John R. & Joanne Lewis Family Foundation, Julia A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation, Poor Richard’s Charitable Trust, PEC Board of Directors, Public Health Management Corporation, Office of Councilwoman Blackwell, Office of Councilwoman Helen Gym, Office of Congressman Dwight Evans, Office of State Representative Vanessa Lowry Brown, Office of Senator Robert P. Casey, Office of Senator Pat Toomey