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Announcement
Now open: homeless prevention programs RFP
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) seeks proposals for Homeless Prevention Programs, including the provision of Financial Assistance and/or Housing Support Services.
OHS is specifically seeking proposals for the following three (3) types of programs:
- Program 1: Provision of financial/rental assistance only.
- Program 2: Provision of case management in support of participants receiving rental assistance from another source.
- Program 3: Provision of both medium/long-term rental assistance and housing support services for participants. Applicants may apply for more than one Program but must submit a separate proposal for each one.
Application deadline
No later than 5 p.m. Philadelphia Time on May 2, 2025.
Learn more about submission requirements and apply
Read RFP 21250409141056 for more information and application instructions.
Questions
Direct all questions about this RFP to Roberta Cancellier, Deputy Director, Long-Term Housing.
Announcement
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.
Announcement
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.
Announcement
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.
Upcoming events
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Apr12EventWe Walk FDR8:30 am to 9:30 amBoathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
We Walk FDR
April 12, 20258:30 am to 9:30 am, 1 hourBoathouse at FDR Park, FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmapWe 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. -
Apr12EventPhiladelphia Parks and Recs Job Fair * with Hiring Bus10:00 am to 2:00 pmJoseph E. Mander Playground, 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USAEvent
Philadelphia Parks and Recs Job Fair * with Hiring Bus
April 12, 202510:00 am to 2:00 pm, 4 hoursJoseph E. Mander Playground, 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USAmapLOCATION HAS CHANGED to: Joseph E. Mander Playground, 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 -
Apr12EventWeekly Volunteering at FDR10:00 am to 12:00 pmFDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAEvent
Weekly Volunteering at FDR
April 12, 202510:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hoursFDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145, USAmapCheck 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. -
Apr12EventCUA 4 Community Egg Hunt at Saint Martin of Tours11:00 am to 2:00 pm5450 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124, USAEvent
CUA 4 Community Egg Hunt at Saint Martin of Tours
The is a community event providing safe and fun activingy for families. For more info please view the flyer and contact
Adan Rosario Jr.Strengthening Families Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
1926 Grant Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19115
(215) 410-3075
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Apr12EventBy Appointment: Projecto MIMO11:00 am to 3:00 pm2030 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115, USAEvent
By Appointment: Projecto MIMO
Mobile site hosted by Projecto MIMO. Open to the community by appointment only.
To schedule your appointment contact use this link https://rb.gy/6rtctk
Limited to 60 participants.
COVID19 UPDATETo 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