The announcement of the complete integration of PEC and YSI was highlighted in these articles.

People’s Emergency Center and Youth Service, Inc. announced their plan to integrate into one agency in
November 2019. The two non-profit organizations officially began operating as a single organization, named HopePHL™ (pronounced “hopeful”) on January 1, 2023.

Originally published in October 2022 by Nemours Children's Health and People's Emergency Center. This report summarizes data on the subset of children and youth who are served by homeless housing programs in Pennsylvania. Authors: Joanne Jung and JJ Cutuli, Ph.D., for Nemours Children's Health and Joe Willard for HopePHL.

Wednesday, March 29
4pm to 6pm
325 N. 39th Street
​Philadelphia PA 19104

​HopePHL’s first open house showcases all the programs from People’s Emergency Center and Youth Service, Inc. now available from one organization. Guests will be able to ask questions or enroll in programs on the spot! Featuring programs for families, children, youth, young adults, and community members. Services happen at several sites located in West, North, and Northwest Philadelphia. HopePHL serves 25,000 people in Philadelphia annually.

An announcement was made January 11 that HopePHL was honored as 2022's Community Champion. Other employee-backed community projects are also provided with financial support.

Catch up on news and trainings related to young children experiencing homelessness and their experiences in early childhood education.

Learn more about our mission and programs by downloading this letter to our stakeholders.

The annual Tows for Tots drop off at Baring House.