We’re thrilled to share some incredible news—Good Samaritan Services has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund, managed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)! This grant is part of a historic $73 million investment to support 387 housing initiatives across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
This vital funding will directly strengthen the Supportive Housing step of our program, which serves individuals and families who are at risk of losing their current housing. With this grant, Good Sam will be able to provide rental assistance and intensive case management, helping participants stabilize, avoid eviction, and take meaningful steps toward long-term housing security.
We’re deeply honored to be among the organizations selected for PHARE funding this year. This support reflects not only confidence in our approach, but also the growing statewide commitment to investing in preventative solutions to homelessness.
What PHARE Means for Our Community
The PHARE fund—often called Pennsylvania’s Housing Trust Fund—is one of the most impactful tools available to address the housing crisis in our state. The program leverages both natural gas impact fees and a portion of the realty transfer tax to support projects that create, rehabilitate, and preserve affordable housing.
Across the Commonwealth, this year’s PHARE funding is expected to:
- Support over 13,900 households in danger of homelessness with rental, utility, and transportation assistance
- Provide housing counseling and financial education to more than 11,400 families
- Create and preserve thousands of affordable housing units
- Assist over 120 first-time homebuyers
Thank You to PHFA
We extend our heartfelt thanks to PHFA for their continued investment in the wellbeing of Pennsylvania’s communities. This funding will make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors facing housing insecurity—and bring us closer to our vision of a community where everyone has a safe place to call home.
To learn more about the PHARE program and view the full list of grantees, visit phfa.org.
