​According to the Declaration of Independence, published on July 4, 1776, in this country: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Yet, we approach Independence Day this year, not with excitement, but with disappointment following the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on City of Grants Pass v. Johnson that overturned protections for people experiencing homelessness. To allow states and localities to criminalize experiencing homelessness is to enable them to tread on these “unalienable rights.” 

May 2, 2024

Representatives of the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) have been protesting the construction happening at 38th & Lancaster Avenue this week.

HopePHL divested from the property at 3748-3750 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia three years ago, but does remain a minority, passive owner in the housing being developed. At our insistence via a deed restriction, 10% of the housing here will be affordable at 80% of the area median income level.

All contractors were selected after a fair bidding process, and several union contractors were selected. HopePHL understands IBEW’s position as we also believe in the advantages of the development of skilled tradespeople, a diverse workforce, and the protections of workers.​