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.  

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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 Management Team at HopePHL oversees and coordinates the organization's various programs and services, ensuring they effectively address the needs of families, youth, and young children at risk of homelessness in Philadelphia. This team is responsible for strategic planning, operational efficiency, external communications, community outreach, and continuous learning and development within the organization. By aligning efforts across housing, advocacy, and trauma-responsive social services, they strive to promote equity, resilience, autonomy, and well-being for all clients.

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