Philadelphia Housing Authority has provided one AFI grant since 2007, with the objective to increase homeownership in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Housing Authority emphasizes homeownership, with the goal of increasing low-income homeownership and self-sufficiency. This grantee has been successful at offering financial education to program participants.
Partners
Philadelphia Housing Authority partners with Philadelphia Council for Community Advancement, Norris Square Civil Association, City Year, Campaign for Working families, and ACORN Housing to provide supportive services, tax preparation, recruitment, and housing counseling.
Assets for Independence Grant History
Project Title
Philadelphia Housing Authority IDA Program
Highlights/Outcomes
0 IDAs have been opened.
0 participants have received financial education.
$0 saved by participants.
0 participants have purchased an asset.
Total AFI Funding
Total AFI Grant Funding:
$920,000
Total Non-Federal Support: $800,000
Focus Population
Philadelphia Housing Authority targets eligible low-income people in public housing in Philadelphia.
Contact
Philadelphia Housing Authority
12 South 23rd Street 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 684-4174 www.pha.phila.gov
