"The Crisis on the Field
In 2024, more than 50,000 children and youth in Pennsylvania experienced homelessness, with over 10,000 of them right here in Philadelphia. These are not just numbers; they are children whose futures are impacted by housing instability and trauma. HopePHL believes that every child deserves a safe place to call home, and we're on a mission to turn these statistics around.

The Challenge: Scoring Stability for Kids
The challenge uses a paper field goal game to symbolize the journey toward housing stability and success for children and families. Each successful kick represents a vital step in HopePHL's process of helping families build a better future.

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The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Continuums of Care (CoCs) outlines large-scale changes to funding strategy regarding affordable housing and homelessness in Philadelphia.1 We thank national advocacy partners National Alliance to End Homelessness and the Corporation for Supportive Housing for their leadership on this issue.

​These changes are of grave concern to housing and homeless services agencies in Philadelphia as HUD NOFOs guide the work of the region’s Continuum of Care (CoC). Philadelphia’s CoC is led by a Board made up of representatives of stakeholder groups: housing and homeless services providers, the Office of Homeless Services and other city departments, business owners, civic leaders and others, who devise housing and service strategies for preventing and eliminating homelessness based on the NOFOs criteria. 

In this HopePHL newsletter edition access resources during the government shutdown, read about our Halloween recap, learn about upcoming events, and more!