Housing Transitions

😃 The walls of Centre House have never been more vibrant, thanks to talented artist and Penn State student, Isabella Del Signore.

Mini Christmas Trees wanted! With some of our clients still being sheltered in nearby hotels, we'd love to brighten their rooms with table top Christmas trees. If you have one (new or used) that you'd like to donate, please call (814) 237-5508 or drop it off at 217 E Nittany Ave.

As you may know, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Not only is it an opportunity to support the causes you care about, it's an opportunity to share them with others, and put a spotlight on the work of your favorite charitable organizations. To donate, click the link in our bio.

There are many ways to support your local shelter on #GivingTuesday. Prefer to make an in-kind donation? Take a look at our wish list: housingtransitions.org/donate/

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Before you get started with your holiday shopping, remember that when you shop at smile.amazon.com and select Housing Transitions as your charitable organization, Amazon will donate .5% of the price of your purchases to HT, at no additional cost to you 😁

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) application period opens today October 18, 2021. If you're in a low-income family that needs help with your heating bills, apply today. You could qualify for cash grants, apply today: dhs.pa.gov/LIHEAP

The LIHEAP application period opened this Monday. Want to know how the program has changed since the last year? Check out PA Utility Law Project's LIHEAP Advocates' Manual, as well as informational flyers in English and Spanish: rhls.org/utilities/pulp…

Housing is health. Housing is economic opportunity. Housing is racial justice. Congress must not let go of this pivotal opportunity to make a fundamental difference in the lives of millions of families in PA and nationwide thehill.com/blogs/congress…

He is the Coordinated Entry Specialist for the entire Easter PA Continuum of Care, which encompasses 33 counties.

We're thrilled to welcome our newest staff member, Tyler, who will serve as our Homeless Housing Services Coordinator. Tyler is here to assess individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, and connect them with service providers.

motorsportreg.com/events/2021-sc… Don't forget to wear your costume to the Witches Rallye! A portion of the proceeds from this family-friendly scavenger hunt will be donated to HT 😁

It's encouraging to see more and more communities adopt innovative approaches to providing shelter, but it's important to remember that they are not solutions to the overall lack of affordable housing.

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is looking for input and feedback from anyone, particularly people who have experienced homelessness; people who serve the LGBT, BIPOC, or veteran communities; and people whose work involves the justice system.