Pathways to Housing PA

Juan has been a Pathways participant for a little over a year and a half, working with Team 2. During our chat with Juan, he kept us laughing with his endless jokes and quick wit! He gives back to his community by volunteering at his local church and helping his neighbors. With support from Pathways, Juan is addressing health challenges like joint pain through medications and care, and he’s especially grateful for the nurses on his team. Help us support participants like Juan at https://lnkd.in/dqKmxbjw

Today, we’re sharing the second part of our Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week blog series, What Our Participants Want You to Know. Today’s post explores the realities of living unsheltered for years—or even decades. From navigating a complicated system to finding community in the face of constant upheaval, our participants remind us that homelessness isn’t a reflection of failure or laziness—it’s a testament to survival in a broken system. Read full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eFaEWMmh

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we honor and remember the transgender individuals whose lives have been tragically lost to anti-transgender violence. TDOR began in 1999 as a vigil for Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998, and has since become a day to reflect on the violence faced by the transgender community while recommitting to advocacy and justice. Let us take a moment to honor those we’ve lost and stand together in support of the transgender community. Learn more about TDOR: https://glaad.org/tdor/

This Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we’re sharing a two-part blog series titled What Our Participants Want You to Know. During a recent focus group, participants expressed a strong desire for others to understand what it’s really like to experience homelessness—often feeling misunderstood and unfairly judged for their circumstances. In today's post, we discuss the underlying causes of homelessness, including the lack of affordable housing, systemic inequalities, and more. Stay tuned for tomorrow's post where we’ll dive into what life is truly like living unsheltered for years—or even decades. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/ebvxGrUz

As Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week begins, we’re highlighting key issues around homelessness and food insecurity. We will share a new blog post each day, offering insights into how these issues are intertwined and what can be done to address them. Today, we're discussing the current state of homelessness in Philadelphia and across the U.S. With the number of unsheltered individuals in Philadelphia on the rise, it’s clear that the need for affordable housing is critical. Stay tuned for more information, resources, and ways to take action throughout the week. Read today's blog: https://lnkd.in/e4z7PaeJ

?? Pathways is Hiring! If you're looking to join a team of kind, driven, and caring individuals working together to end homelessness, you're in the right spot. We're actively hiring for positions in our Clinical and Compliance Departments! View position descriptions and apply today at https://lnkd.in/efWWtQTT

We’re excited to support A Bigger Vision Films for the Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness documentary screening on Thursday, November 21, at 6:30 PM at the Philadelphia Film Society Center. This powerful film explores real solutions to ending homelessness across the country and features the success of the Housing First approach. Learn more and reserve your free tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gGujsk89

A recent article from Think Global Health highlights how overdose prevention services are being scapegoated for broader societal issues, especially in places like San Francisco and Vancouver. The same pattern is happening here in Philly, where despite evidence that these sites save lives, our leadership is shifting away from harm reduction in favor of more policing. We must continue to push for compassionate, proven harm reduction solutions that save lives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exvfS8ij

At Good Haul, we know that removing barriers creates new opportunities—it's how we do business and support our community! Pathways to Housing PA's Work First program empowers individuals re-entering the workforce with paid part-time work and hands-on experience in our warehouse. Want to learn more about our supportive employment program? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dvyH9cSb

After several years of living on the streets, Perma connected with Pathways through the persistence of Francis, a service coordinator on Team 9. Moving into his own apartment felt “like a heaven sent” and helped him start building healthier habits. Now, Perma is enjoying time with his grandson, focusing on his health, and finding joy in the little things. Read more about his journey in our Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/ezxAY36C