Family Promise of Philadelphia

Family Promise of Philadelphia We work with Philly families in times of crisis to prevent eviction, find shelter, and provide access to safe, affordable housing.

(Formerly known as Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network) O U R S E R V I C E S
Our approach is customized to address each family's specific and unique challenges.

➡ Prevention & Diversion Services. We collaborate with families, landlords, and other agencies to prevent family homelessness.


➡ Emergency Housing & Relocation. We partner with caring congregations, landlords, and hotels to

provide each family with the privacy and space they need.

➡ Innovative Housing Solutions
We do what it takes to get families housed. We provide deposit assistance, shallow rent subsidies, and insurance to landlords who rent to families with poor credit who enroll in our tenant training program.

➡ Children & Youth Services
Each family member matters. We provide clothing, diapers, school supplies, art therapy, counseling, and trauma-informed care to help children learn and thrive.


➡ Ongoing Support
Our relationship with families extends for years as their needs evolve. This looks like education and career counseling, family therapy, and/or financial guidance. With this type of support, family members even become volunteers themselves and "pay it forward".

We have an incredible family story to share that captures the heart of our mission.After finding safety and stability du...
09/10/2026

We have an incredible family story to share that captures the heart of our mission.

After finding safety and stability during a difficult chapter, Candice used that turning point to build a new future. Now as a regional manager in property management, she's using her journey to open doors for others.

Read Candice's story here: www.familypromisephl.org/news

Arriving in Philadelphia this year, as we celebrate 250 years, feels especially meaningful. Maria Sturm, a friend and hi...
09/10/2026

Arriving in Philadelphia this year, as we celebrate 250 years, feels especially meaningful. Maria Sturm, a friend and historian, gave us a wonderful introduction to Philadelphia and its important role in the birth of this nation.

As in previous years, a city game followed. Two years ago, we explored the city in the pouring rain—literally raining cats and dogs. Today, it was a very different story: 84°F (29°C), with plenty of hot sunshine!

Our first group—all of whom will be serving in Philadelphia and Camden—was made up of Kian, serving with Family Promise Philadelphia; Henry, serving in Camden with the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center, Joseph’s House, and Christus Lutheran Church; Josefine, serving with HIAS PA; and Michael, serving with Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia.

Together, they explored South Philadelphia, discovering the city, its history, and the communities they will soon be serving.

When Ms. Rivera came to Family Promise of Philadelphia, she and her son were living in an overcrowded home after an evic...
09/05/2026

When Ms. Rivera came to Family Promise of Philadelphia, she and her son were living in an overcrowded home after an eviction. At our Promise House, she found stability again: a room of her own, a fridge she could fill, a place where her son could fully express himself.

Read more about her journey in our annual report: www.familypromisephl.org/our-impact

Save the date! Our Empty Bowl Dinner is coming this fall. 🍂For 25 years, this event has brought the Northwest community ...
09/03/2026

Save the date! Our Empty Bowl Dinner is coming this fall. 🍂

For 25 years, this event has brought the Northwest community together around warm soups, handcrafted bowls, and a shared commitment to preventing family homelessness in Philadelphia.

We're excited to have you join us for an evening of fun, all while engaging directly with the work that keeps families housed: www.familypromisephl.org/events

Our 2025 Annual Report is here!Every story and milestone inside reflects your commitment to keeping families safe, house...
08/27/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is here!

Every story and milestone inside reflects your commitment to keeping families safe, housed, and supported. Explore the impact you made possible, and see how our community continues to shape a stronger, more stable future for families across our city: www.familypromisephl.org/our-impact

We were proud to support M&T Bank's 5th Annual Back-To-School Drive in Northeast Philly last Saturday! Family Promise of...
08/25/2026

We were proud to support M&T Bank's 5th Annual Back-To-School Drive in Northeast Philly last Saturday! Family Promise of Philadelphia donated 100 backpacks to Rep. Jared Solomon's office to distribute at the event, and our team handed out 200 pairs of socks to kids preparing for the school year.

We're grateful to M&T Bank for uplifting Philadelphia families and consistently showing up as a committed partner in our community.

When rent consumes a family's budget, they are often forced to stretch groceries in ways no one should have to. That's w...
07/13/2026

When rent consumes a family's budget, they are often forced to stretch groceries in ways no one should have to.

That's why we're so fortunate to have the support of Women's Connection. Each week, a group of women led by Susan Vineberg prepare homemade, nutritious dinners for housing-insecure families served by Family Promise of Philadelphia. What began as one call for volunteers in 2021 has grown into more than 80 meals, totaling over 1,000 meals every year.

Read more about their impact on our website: https://www.familypromisephl.org/news

This is an appreciation post for our community partners!Community-based organizations are the backbone of our city's sup...
07/08/2026

This is an appreciation post for our community partners!

Community-based organizations are the backbone of our city's support network. They bridge the gap by providing vital services such as housing assistance, healthcare, temporary shelter, and legal support to prevent evictions.

Together, we're creating pathways that interrupt cycles of family homelessness.🏡

We're so excited to share that our community met the $25,000 match from Bob and Nancy Elfant and raised $160,935 for the...
06/24/2026

We're so excited to share that our community met the $25,000 match from Bob and Nancy Elfant and raised $160,935 for the Our Future Begins at Home Gala!

This is such an important milestone that would not have been possible without you.

Your generosity is already shaping the months ahead for parents working hard to stay housed, keep food on the table, and give their kids a summer filled with fun experiences. We are deeply grateful to have such dedicated community members who believe in the safety and stability every family deserves.

Tom, our ARSP volunteer at shares a few insights from his service. We thank him for making a difference!"As a voluntee...
06/18/2026

Tom, our ARSP volunteer at shares a few insights from his service. We thank him for making a difference!

"As a volunteer at the non-profit organization Family Promise of Philadelphia, which supports families at risk of homelessness, I was fortunate enough to experience how strong the sense of community can be in difficult times. What impressed me most was how naturally people help one another, even though many of them have only limited resources themselves.

I think, it’s inspiring to see how many of the families we work with try to give something back to the community as well. For me, it was especially meaningful to witness people who are facing difficult situations themselves still making an effort to contribute through volunteer work when they are unable to help in other ways.

The cooperation between different organizations is also something I perceive as positive. It often happens that people come to us whom we unfortunately cannot support directly. In those cases, we have a long list of community partners to whom we can refer them. In return, these organizations are also able to recommend our services to others.

What impressed me most, however, is the warmth and kindness that can be felt everywhere in this community. Families often tell us afterward that the feeling of being welcome and not being alone in their situation was just as valuable as the financial support that we provide itself. This experience has shown me how much an engaged community can achieve and how important solidarity is, especially during difficult times in life.“

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Philadelphia, PA
19119

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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+12152474663

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