Montgomery Co. Gets $1.2 Million For Homeless Programs

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County has received $1.2 million in funding to support initiatives for its homeless populations, including emergency shelters and preventative measures, officials announced.

The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program and will go immediately into a variety of Your Way Home programs.

"This PHARE funding strengthens the County’s ongoing efforts to reduce homelessness, expand housing access, and provide critical resources for residents in need," the county shared in a statement. "By investing in both direct services and community-based programs, Montgomery County is working to ensure that every resident has a safe place to call home."

Specifically, $400,000 has been designated for each of rapid rehousing, street outreach, and emergency shelter operations, officials said.

Specific funding will also be allocated to the following projects:

In addition to the County’s Your Way Home initiatives, PHARE funding will support the following approved housing and community development projects across Montgomery County:

• Indian Creek Foundation – Building Residences for Individuals with Disabilities for Growth and Empowerment – $375,000
• Habitat for Humanity – Home Rehab – $200,000
• Social Enterprise – Laudenslager Campus Affordable Senior Housing – $400,000
• Eternal Life Christian Center – Home Sweet Home – $250,000
• Mosaic Community Land Trust – House #3 and Single System Rehab – $150,000
• Access Services – Rapid Rehousing – $200,000
• Joanne Washington, Inc. – Live and Work Initiative – $200,000
• Genesis Housing Corporation – Norristown Homeowner Single System Rehab Program – $100,000
• Family Promise Montco – Homeless Prevention Rental Assistance – $200,000

• Norristown Hospitality Center – Benefits Acquisition & Case Management – $150,000
• Abington Township – Older Adults Trip & Fall Prevention Program – $200,000
• Montgomery County Housing Authority (MCHA) – Golden Age Manor Roof Replacement – $300,000
• Salvation Army – Norristown Shelter Rehab Project – $350,000
• Habitat for Humanity – Critical Home Repair – $250,000