The PA Supportive Housing Coalition is Calling on the State to Invest $54 million in a Supportive Housing Operating Fund
Pennsylvania is facing a critical shortage of at least 38,000 units of supportive housing, leaving thousands of individuals and families with complex health needs and disabilities without the stable housing and services necessary for long-term well-being. This shortage has contributed to an increase of over 12% in homelessness across the state in recent years. Yet supportive housing remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient interventions, improving outcomes for residents while strengthening communities and maximizing the impact of public resources.
To address this gap, the Supportive Housing Coalition of Pennsylvania proposes establishing a $54 million Supportive Housing Operations Fund—an account to sustain the ongoing services and operations needs essential to supportive housing. When paired with existing capital funding, this investment will allow supportive housing units to be fully utilized and help more Pennsylvanians access the housing and services they need to succeed.
Act Now to Close Pennsylvania’s Supportive Housing Gap
Join the PA Supportive Housing Coalition in calling on the legislature to provide funding for the Supportive Housing Operations Fund. We invite local, county, and statewide organizations across all sectors to join us by signing on today and calling for investments that will increase the creation of sustainable supportive housing solutions for those with disabilities in our communities.
For details about this fund and supportive housing needs in Pennsylvania, please visit the resources section of the PA Supportive Housing Coalition Website. Any questions can be directed to Brian McShane at brian.mcshane@csh.org.