Resources Directory

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Second Chance Housing Voucher Program provides time-limited rental assistance to eligible returning citizens reentering the community. The program offers housing subsidies—typically for up to two years—to reduce homelessness and housing instability among justice-impacted individuals. By expanding access to affordable housing, PHA addresses one of the primary barriers to successful reentry: securing stable housing immediately after incarceration.

• 2013 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19121 · North Philadelphia (Sharswood / Brewerytown area)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 2, 7, 33 & BSL (Girard Station)
• Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 215-684-4000

Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) provides free legal services to help low-income Philadelphians clear criminal records, obtain pardons, and remove barriers to employment, housing, and education caused by past justice involvement.

• 2221 W. Venango Street, Suite 101, Philadelphia, PA 19140 · Hunting Park / Nicetown-Tioga
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 4, 16, 23 & BSL (Erie Station)
• Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | (Appointment required; no walk-ins)
• (267) 519-5323

PowerCorpsPHL is a Philadelphia-based workforce development program that provides paid service opportunities and job training for young adults. Participants gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration, infrastructure improvement, and community revitalization while building career readiness skills and earning income.

• 2300 Master St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 · Sharswood (North Philadelphia West / Brewerytown area)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 33, 48 & 61 and Broad Street Line (Girard Station)
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed Saturday and Sunday | (Program hours vary for crew assignments.)
• (267) 889-6915

Redemption Housing is a faith-based transitional housing provider serving returning citizens in Philadelphia. The organization addresses the cycle of recidivism through holistic programming, structured community living, and supportive relationships. Grounded in Christian hospitality and resident-focused service, Redemption Housing supports residents’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a restorative environment designed to promote long-term stability. Residents may be eligible for housing support through Pennsylvania’s Supervision to Aid Reentry (STAR) program, which allows qualified individuals to utilize PHA vouchers that can cover rental costs for up to two years.

• (Program locations vary; specific residential addresses are not publicly listed for safety and privacy reasons.) Administrative Contact Based in Philadelphia, PA · Multiple residential locations across Philadelphia (exact addresses not publicly disclosed)
• Residential homes located in Philadelphia neighborhoods with access to SEPTA bus routes; exact transit access varies by home.
• Administrative hours typically Monday–Friday; residential housing operates 24/7
• 267-908-6850

Helps justice-impacted individuals start their own businesses. Offers business training, microloans, and mentorship.

• 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19102 · University City
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 4, 16, 23, 47 & BSL (North Philadelphia Station)
• Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
• 215-496-9610

The Center for Carceral Communities (TCC), an initiative of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice, provides free, evidence-based psychosocial services to individuals with a history of incarceration. Working collaboratively with West Philadelphia neighborhoods, TCC supports returning citizens in addressing mental health, housing, educational, advocacy, and primary care challenges. The Center seeks to disrupt the community-to-prison pipeline by empowering participants to harness their strengths and become leaders within their communities.

• 4020 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 · West Philadelphia (University City)
• Near SEPTA Bus Routes 21, 30, 40, 42 & MFL (40th Street Station), Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours (program hours may vary)
• (267) 538-0180

The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia is a long-standing nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic empowerment and expanding opportunity for Black Americans and other historically underserved communities. Through workforce development, youth education, housing counseling, entrepreneurship support, reentry services, health equity initiatives, and civic engagement programs, the Urban League works to reduce systemic barriers and help individuals and families achieve long-term stability and economic self-reliance across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

• 1500 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102 · Center City West
• Transit-accessible, click for more details
• Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
• 215-985-3220

Why Not Prosper is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women returning home from incarceration. The organization provides trauma-informed reentry support designed to help formerly incarcerated women rebuild stability, reconnect with community, and move toward long-term personal and economic success.

• 717 E. Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Germantown
• (610) 716-1113