Strengthening Our Community
Friends Association helps homeless or near homeless families stabilize their lives and find or maintain permanent housing. For an impoverished family, an unexpected expense or a decrease in income can result in eviction and homelessness. Through our shelter and homeless prevention programs we address the needs of a wide range of families, from those who have become homeless to those who only need rental assistance for a limited time. More
latest news
rEAD ALL ABOUT US IN OUR SPRING NEWSLETTER
Many thanks to our Board Member, Serita Spadoni, for helping to edit and assemble this publication. NEWSLETTER
spring cleaning at the shelter
Residents and staff pitched in to rake, weed, and spread five yards of mulch. The place looks great! More
nova adams Joins our staff
We welcome Nova Adams to Friends Association as our Homeless Prevention Program Manager. More
recent news
catherine friedman, new executive director
Catherine's leadership and experience in working to prevent homelessness in Chester County will be a great asset. More
HARMONY HOUSE
Follow the progress of an amazing community project by developers, Eli Kahn, Jack Loew, and Gary Toll. More
a gala event
Over 250 people supported our homeless families as they kicked off their holiday season at the Charity Ball. More
100 Wheels project
Pine Street Carpenters teamed up to build bikes for our kids in December, just in time for the holidays.
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Your gift will help homeless families achieve lasting independence.
Would you like to help families set up a new home?
It's easy—join our SOS Network.
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Things our Children and Families always need:
- Acme or Giant gift cards for food
- Kmart or Walmart gift cards for clothing and other necessities
- New single bed sheets, blankets, and bedspreads
- New kitchen and bath linens
- Paper products: paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins
- Personal care items: shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
- And for fun . . . movie gift cards