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Affordable Housing
Dignity Housing believes in providing programs and services that stabilize families, enhance life skills and provide opportunities for independent living. At Dignity, this progression begins with the provision of decent, affordable housing in one of Dignity's five transitional housing programs. Each of the following programs is specially designed to meet the varying needs of our tenant population.
Core Dignity
T he organization’s original housing program, Core Dignity currently consists of 41 scattered-site housing units, located in a variety of Northwest Philadelphia neighborhoods. Families receive case management, life skills development, workforce readiness, budgeting and savings guidance, housing placement services, and referrals to collaborating health and community-based agencies. Core Dignity is a transitional housing program and provides services to families for a period of two years.
Dignity II
The Dignity II development consists of 16 fully furnished apartment units located in three adjacent buildings in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The program provides intense social service supports within a highly structured environment, and is divided into five (5) phases – from stabilization to self-sufficiency. All DII families are headed by single mothers recovering from substance abuse and/or domestic violence situations. Families reside at Dignity II for a period of 18-24 months.
Dignity III - Better Options for Self-Sufficiency
 Launched in 2003, Dignity’s BOSS project earned the organization the prestigious Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance. BOSS consists of 8 units of housing located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The program has an intensive workforce development focus geared toward enhancing employment outcomes for residents. Dignity III residents may receive housing and supportive services for up to 24 months.
Enhanced Services Project (ESP)
Implemented in 1999, ESP services 35 families whose head-of-household is either HIV-positive, recovering from  substance abuse, and/or diagnosed with a mental health or physical disability. ESP tenants receive intensive case management, advocacy and interventions from qualified staff. Dignity's ESP participants are also linked with a variety of mental health and therapeutic service organizations and their participation in these programs is monitored by Dignity staff. ESP offers longer-term housing in which residents may remain for up to five years.
Future Homes Program New Initiative 
This new lease-to-own pilot initiative between Dignity Housing and the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Supportive Housing will provide housing for 4 homeless families in one of Dignity’s newly renovated single family homes. Residents will receive supportive services with an emphasis on preparing them for the purchase of the home within a 24 month period.
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals interested in applying for residency in one of Dignity Housing's transitional housing programs, must meet the following requirements.
Applicants Must:
- Be referred by a local area provider, such as Emergency Shelter, D&A Treatment Facility, DV Safe Haven, MH Treatment Provider, DHS, etc.
- Have a verifiable source of income (TANF, GA, SSI/SSDI, VA benefits or employment)
- Have a security deposit equal to one month's contract rent (amount varies per tenant)
- Be eligible to have utilities turned on in their name
- Not have an outstanding rental debt with PHA
- Be drug free for at least 6 months and participating in a recovery support program if a history of substance abuse exists
- Be willing to comply with Dignity's Social Service Component, the individualized Life Skills Development Component
- Be willing to cooperate with random drug testing procedures
If you are interested in applying to the Dignity Housing program, please contact Celeste Lewis, our Intake Associate at clewis@dignityhousing.org or 215-713-0960 ext 221.
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