HopePHL (pronounced Hopeful) is a newly formed social service organization for families, youth, and young children, experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Philadelphia. HopePHL was formed from two separate, but well known, social service organizations, People’s Emergency Center (PEC), and Youth Service, Inc (YSI), with 150 years of combined service experience. 

We provide a suite of programs, including: housing, advocacy and trauma-responsive social services that promote equity, resilience, autonomy and well-being, so people who need our services can achieve their goals, whether it’s a new home, a first job, enrolling in school, finding childcare, etc.  

Learn More at https://bit.ly/HopePHLInfo

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Kathleen Desmond

Timothy J. Klarich

Trish Downey

Kelly Durand

Roslyn Edwards

Erica Makowski

Leslie Haddock

Jamil Rivers

Scott Cannon

Joe Willard

Jacqueline Flynn

Gwendolyn Bailey

Lori Hendrickson

The Board of Directors at HopePHL provides strategic oversight and governance to ensure that the organization's mission of supporting families, youth, and young children experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Philadelphia is effectively achieved. They make high-level decisions on policy and direction, oversee financial health, and support the executive team in resource and business development.

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