Community Economic Development
Project H.O.M.E. understands the connection between vulnerable neighborhoods and
homelessness, which is why we are committed to strengthening the communities
where we live and work.
Our revitalization work is focused in the North Central Philadelphia community known as the "St. Elizabeth's/Diamond Street" neighborhood, and Ridge Avenue commercial corridor. The 33-square block neighborhood has suffered because of years of economic divestment caused by an eroding manufacturing base and the migration of families and jobs to other parts of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Since 1995, Project H.O.M.E. has been working in partnership with neighborhood residents, corporations, foundations, government, faith communities and others to revitalize this neighborhood. Efforts include the development of affordable rental housing, renovation of affordable homes for homeownership, greening of vacant lots, adult and youth education and enrichment programs and community-based health care services.
Affordable Homeownership Program
Designed to stimulate housing production in North Philadelphia, create positive community impact and scale, and increase the development and transformation of a distressed urban community into attractive place to live. Includes the Block Preservation and Place Making Initiatives, and Homebuyer Reservation Program.Economic Development
The Economic Development Program addresses the persistent challenges of long-term economic disinvestment: "vacancy, blight, and high rates of unemployment."Health Services Program
The Health Services Program is committed to addressing the health and wellness needs of our urban community.Community Organizing
Our Community Organizing Program works in cooperation with local Block Captains and civic associations on activities such as community emergency food banks, block clean-ups, and the nationally-ranked youth drill team, the North Philly Footstompers!Honickman Learning Center and Comcast Technology Labs
Programs at this 38,000-square-foot, three-story technology center are tailored to help the residents of the community—children, youth, adults and families—move towards greater prosperity by increasing their educational and employment opportunities.
