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 Program Management team at HopePHL oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the organization's social service programs. This team collaborates with various departments to ensure alignment with HopePHL's mission, focusing on housing, advocacy, and trauma-responsive services that enhance equity, resilience, and well-being for families, youth, and young children at risk of homelessness.

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