Urban League Of Philadelphia

Our housing department assists individuals by providing housing counseling for those facing foreclosure, sheriff's sales and predatory leading. Our homeowner education program provides multiple free workshops for potential first-time homebuyers, giving them a wealth of knowledge as they aim to build wealth through achieving the american dream of homeownership. We counsel individuals on fair housing rights information, real estate selection, lending practices, money management, budgeting, credit repair and broker selection. Escrow counseling is also avaialble for clients living in substandard housing with licensing and inspection violations. Our hud-certified team of housing counselors provided financial literary to 2,400 families, and 850 received personalized homebuyer counseling. 230 families achieved homeownership, totaling $52 million in market value. With significant investments from our committed partners, 189 individuals received support for home closings costs and down payments, making the dream of homeownership a reality for many black and latinx families. 100 homeowners received counseling and foreclosure mediation services, and 448 renters connected with comprehensive resources to avoid evictions.

Our youth programs continue to experience rapid growth and we are actively integrating s.t.e.m. And skills-based technology across the breath of our initiatives to ensure that elementary, middle and high school students have the opportunity to join the digital economy. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we continue to prepare the next generation for emerging opportunities. With an emphasis on s.t.e.m., college and career preparation and exposure and 21st century skills, our youth programs developed over 370 future leaders. To offset the rising cost of higher education, 58 college-bound seniors were awarded $143,000 in scholarships, coupled with ongoing assistance to support with the transition to post-secondary pursuits.