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We are following the lead of our national organization, which changed its name from Interfaith Hospitality Network to Family Promise 16 years ago. Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) will remain the name of our congregational shelter program.
In addition to its IHN, FP Philly offers homelessness prevention, shelter diversion, and programs that address obstacles caused by poverty.
By changing our name, we join more than 200 affiliates nationwide who are proud to identify Family Promise in their names.
We believe that the words “Family” and “Promise” embody two core concepts:
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The promise we make to families
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The promise each family has - their potential
Interfaith collaboration amongst our congregations remains core to our identity. Together, our interfaith network engages people of faith following in our shared values of providing hospitality to our neighbors in the Abrahamic tradition of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
We strive to end family homelessness through prevention, direct aid, direct services, and advocacy. We do this by:
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Providing safe emergency housing, food, and other direct aid for displaced families.
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Helping families stabilize and recover from displacement to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency.
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Preventing evictions by providing financial and material aid, as well as mediating conflicts between tenants and landlords.
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Advocating for public policies that increase access to affordable housing access and an end to intergenerational poverty underlying homelessness.
We may be able to:
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Help prevent a pending eviction.
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Help you find, pay for, and move into a new place to live.
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Provide you with food, clothing, diapers, childcare supplies, and furniture.
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Connect you to no-cost counseling.
Once you complete our intake form, depending on what program and services you are looking for, you may receive a response from a social worker within a few days of speaking with us.
We partner with caring congregations, landlords, and hotels to provide each family with the privacy and space they need.
FPP feels very strongly about prioritizing the security of personal information. As a private organization, we are not at liberty to discuss or share personally identifiable information (PII) with other social services organizations without explicit, written client consent.
Keys is a five-session financial literacy and housing education course for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Sessions build week-by-week, helping participants grow their financial confidence, strengthen their understanding of tenant rights, and learn concrete strategies for securing and maintaining stable housing.
To expedite the process, please gather the following required documents: lease, rental license, certificate of suitability, income verification (paystubs, COMPASS report, SSI letter or SSD letter), three months of bank statements, a monthly budget sheet; copies of utility bills.
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