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Transitional Housing Funding Available

The Office of Homeless Services seeks proposals to provide Transitional Housing for young adult households with children, or single adult men.

Only one proposal per Applicant will be accepted.

Transitional Housing Programs provide temporary housing with supportive services to help stabilize households experiencing homelessness and help them move to long-term housing.

Transitional Housing is provided for twelve (12) months with the potential to extend to eighteen (18) months, but not to exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on April 14, 2025.

Learn more about submission requirements and apply

Read RFP 21250326213355 for more information and application instructions.

Questions

Email all questions about this RFP to Roberta Cancellier, Deputy Director, Long-Term Housing by 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on 4/4/25. Answers will be posted on 4/9/25, by 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time.

 

RFP open for Single Room Occupancy program

The Office of Homeless Services seeks proposals from not-for-profit organizations (“providers”) to operate a Single Room Occupancy program.

The program will provide housing opportunities for individual adults (“participants”) who are experiencing homelessness. They may be older adults (age 55 and up).

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on May 5, 2025.

Pre-proposal informational meeting

A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11 a.m., Philadelphia Time via Zoom.

Learn more

Read RFP 21250327225233 for more information, application instructions, and the link to the pre-proposal meeting.

Questions

Direct all questions about this RFP to Roberta Cancellier, Deputy Director, Long-Term Housing on 4/9/25 by 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time. Answers will be posted on 4/14/25, by 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time.

Emergency shelter funding opportunity now available

The Office of Homeless Services seeks proposals for the operation of emergency shelter, including:

  • Emergency shelter serving single men, single women and couples
  • Emergency shelter for households with children
  • Emergency shelter for single adult female households
  • Emergency shelter for single adult male households

Mandatory site visit

A mandatory site visit for applicants interested in proposing to provide emergency shelter and services for households with children will be conducted at 1300 E. Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia PA 19138 on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10 a.m. Philadelphia Time.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on May 12, 2025.

Learn more about submission requirements and apply

Read RFP 21250321162202 for more information and application instructions.

Questions

Direct all questions about this RFP to Roberta Cancellier, Deputy Director, Long-Term Housing.

 

One-time, non-renewable funding available for certain housing programs

New! OHS posts request for proposals (RFP)

The Office of Homeless Services has posted a request for proposals to provide one-time, non-renewable funding to programs that were not awarded any renewal funding in the 2024 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) funding cycle.

This funding is intended to preserve housing stability for individuals and families that are at risk of displacement due to this CoC funding loss, with the understanding that the Applicant will either secure alternative long-term funding or assist households to relocate to a new housing unit.

Application deadline

No later than 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on April 30, 2025

Learn more about submission requirements and apply

Read RFP opportunity 21250320154259 for more information and instructions about how to apply.

Questions

Direct all questions about RFP 21250320154259 to Roberta Cancellier, Deputy Director, Long-Term Housing.

 

Upcoming events

  • Apr
    5
    We Walk FDR
    8:30 am to 9:30 am
    Boathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

    We Walk FDR

    April 5, 2025
    8:30 am to 9:30 am, 1 hour
    Boathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    We Walk PHL seeks to promote positive health outcomes, increase use of Philadelphia’s park system, and create opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting their neighbors.
  • Apr
    5
    Masjid +3: Citywide Cleanup
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm

    Masjid +3: Citywide Cleanup

    April 5, 2025
    9:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5 hours
  • Apr
    5
    CUA 10: Spring Block Cleanup
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    4951 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA

    CUA 10: Spring Block Cleanup

    April 5, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    4951 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA
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  • Apr
    5
    Canceled-By Appointment: St. Barnabas Church
    10:00 am to 1:00 pm
    6300 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA

    Canceled-By Appointment: St. Barnabas Church

    April 5, 2025
    10:00 am to 1:00 pm, 3 hours
    6300 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142, USA
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    Mobile site hosted by Community Leader- St. Barnabas Church. Open to the community by appointment only. Limited to 60 participants.
    To schedule your appointment use this link
    https://rb.gy/6rtctk     https://bit.ly/PHLCITYID


    COVID19 UPDATE

    To participate on a PHLCityID Mobile site, the PHLCityID team has a few precautions to keep everyone safe. You must:

    ●    Wear a face mask

    ●    Practice social distancing

    ●    Have an appointment

    • Participants are not allowed to bring a guest, except:
    • Anyone under 18 years old can bring one authorized representative (parent, legal guardian)
    • Anyone who needs disability assistance (this may be a family member). 

     Thank you for your cooperation to learn more please visit phila.gov/COVID-19

  • Apr
    5
    Weekly Volunteering at FDR
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA

    Weekly Volunteering at FDR

    April 5, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USA
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    Check out our Give Pulse to sign-up for weekly volunteer efforts: https://www.givepulse.com/group/292367-Friends-of-FDR-Park.  Meet up starts at the Clubhouse (1954 Pattison Ave) with Tara, our Volunteer Coordinator.

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