CH Pennsylvania Under-21 (d/b/a Covenant House PA)

Amount Appropriated?

$225,000

FFID tracks stages 1–2 — stages 3–5 vary by agency, assistance type, and earmark structure.

Project Description

CHPA, a 501(c) 3 non-profit headquartered in Philadelphia, seeks support for a $250,000 FY23 appropriation that would fund the installation a generator and the replacement a 20-year-old elevator at its 20-bed transitional housing facility located in Kensington that serves young adults (ages 18 to 22) who are experiencing homeless and or are victims of human trafficking. The current elevator continues to break down creating accessibility challenges. The building does not currently have a generator. A power outage creates safety concerns for residents and staff and outages do occur in this part of Kensington. These upgrades and repairs are needed as soon as possible to ensure accessibility and connectively as well as keep the 24/7 facility and those living there safe as possible. CHPA provides a continuum of housing and supportive services to young adults and families who are homeless in PA, with 80% of services delivered in Philadelphia. With a safe and stable place to live in transitional housing at Kensington and Allegheny Avenues, CHPA young people are able to work on the skills that will ensure their path to self-sufficiency. From its transitional housing facility, CHPA provides youth with case management, educational and career development, financial literacy, life skills and medical/mental health programs. Transitional housing is proven to significantly improve outcomes for young people facing homeless.