The 2026 PHARE grant will help increase the purchasing power of first-time homebuyers by providing down payment and closing cost assistance to families who purchase homes built by Habitat Philadelphia.
Nearly 500 advocates came together to urge congressional leaders to expand the supply of starter homes and address the American housing crisis.
Thanks to the generous support of our corporate and community partners, these four homeowners brought more than $95,000 in first-time homeowner assistance to the table. None will pay more than $800 per month on their zero-interest mortgages.
In honor of National Volunteer Month and Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are spotlighting one of our dedicated Habitat volunteers, Vivian!
Representatives from Habitat affiliates across the Commonwealth traveled to Harrisburg on April 9 to meet with legislators and advocate for smarter policies and increased funding for affordable housing and critical home repairs.
Learn how Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and the pro bono hub Philly VIP are teaming up to clear titles and provide estate planning for the residents of the Sharswood neighborhood.
A dedication ceremony and block party on August 26 marked the completion of Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia’s latest affordable housing initiative in North Philadelphia’s Diamond Park community.
“It’s not getting better out here. It’s getting worse. Every day, killings. Senseless killings,” said Alelisa Stephens, a residential aide who works near where Officer Chris Fitzgerald was killed on Saturday.
Ten volunteers from chemical company, Arkema, came out to help build six homes with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia at 16th and Page Streets for MLK Day of Service.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is celebrating a major milestone. In the coming weeks, the nonprofit will finish up repairs on a two-story rowhome in Hunting Park — the organization’s 1,000th project since launching in 1985.