PHA’s Kinship Care Program Hosts Holiday Mat Making
On Monday, December 22, 2025, caregivers from the PHA Kinship Care Program participated in a Holiday Mat Making Activity facilitated by Willbe’s Corner. Twenty PHA residents and their grandchildren enjoyed creating festive holiday door mats together. Families selected from a variety of designs, such as “Santa Stop Here,” “Merry Christmas,” “The Grinch,” and a memorable quote from the holiday movie Home Alone.
This activity provided PHA staff with an opportunity to engage with Kinship families while allowing caregivers and their grandchildren to bond through a fun, hands-on experience. Holiday music played throughout the event, and lunch was provided for all participants.
Before leaving, caregivers took part in a raffle hosted by Willbe’s Corner, where three winners received Eagles sweatshirts. Families also went home with Christmas toys donated by the Tyrese Maxey Foundation, making the holiday season extra special.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will host its final tree lighting ceremony of the year
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is hosting its second annual City-Wide College Expo at the Hartranft Community Center. Students and adult learners are invited to participate in the expo, where they will have the opportunity to meet representatives from 17 colleges, including both 2-year and 4-year institutions, as well as trade schools. Participants are encouraged to bring their official transcripts, as there may be opportunities for on-site admissions.
WHAT: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is set to host a holiday turkey giveaway, deploying drivers citywide on Monday. Commencing at 11:45 AM, PHA personnel will unload turkeys, and distribute them to PHA residents. All PHA residents must show ID and can collect turkeys on a first come first served basis the same day.
WHAT: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is bringing the North Pole to Ridge and Masters Street this holiday season with a tree-lighting ceremony and a Holiday Village in its own backyard. Event attendees can look forward to exploring the Holiday Village showcasing vendors composed of PHA residents, live music from Mother Bethel Choir, performances by the Sixers Stixers, music by DJ Marty Geez, photo opportunities in our 360 camera, indulging in hot chocolate and cookies, and meeting Santa Claus. PHA warmly invites everyone to come together and celebrate the joy of this wonderful time of year. We hope to see you as we light up Ridge!
