MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Hosting inaugural LEGO Holiday Family Building Time Together

Philadelphia Housing Authority is hosting its first LEGO Holiday Family Building Time Together encouraging families to bond and build through LEGOs

WHAT:

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is excited to present its inaugural LEGO Holiday Family Building Time at the Hartranft Community Center. This joyful event welcomes both the public and PHA residents. With only 45 slots available, an impressive 46 families have already registered. Attendees can look forward to creative LEGO building, festive refreshments, and shared holiday cheer. Community partners, including Kencrest, Make It Happen Philly, and Elwyn, will be on hand to provide valuable resources to all participants.

 

WHO:

• PHA Team
• Kencrest
• Make It Happen Philly
• Elwyn

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 12:45 PM – 3:00 PM

 

WHERE:

Hartranft Community Center, 2449 N. 9^th Street Philadelphia, PA 19133

 

VISUALS & HIGHLIGHT:

• Families building LEGOs together
• Community Partners providing resources to families

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Host City-Wide College Expo

Philadelphia Housing Authority hosts second annual City-Wide College Expo for high school students and graduates

WHAT:

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.

 WHO:

• PHA Team

WHEN: December 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

WHERE:

Hartranft Community Center, 2449 N. 9^th Street Philadelphia, PA 19133

 VISUALS & HIGHLIGHT:

• Students and adult learners interacting with schools
• On-site acceptances

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Will Hand Deliver 1,600 Holiday Turkeys PHA Residents at 54 Sites

Philadelphia Housing Authority will distribute 1,600 holiday turkeys to PHA residents

 

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.

 

WHO:

• Kelvin A. Jeremiah, President & CEO, PHA

 

WHEN:

Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

 

WHERE:

Wilson Park Apartments, 2500 Jackson Street Philadelphia, PA 19145

 

VISUALS & HIGHLIGHT:

• 1,600 holiday turkeys being distributed to PHA residents

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Brings the North Pole to Philadelphia

Philadelphia Housing Authority Hosts Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Village

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!

 

WHO:

• Kelvin A. Jeremiah, President & CEO, PHA
• Lynette M. Brown-Sow, PHA Board Chair

 

WHEN: November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tree Lighting 5:30pm

 

WHERE:

PHA Headquarters, 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

 

VISUALS & HIGHLIGHT:

• Tree lighting ceremony with push down bar box
• Holiday village showcasing PHA resident vendors
• Live music
• Live Performances
• Children meeting Santa Claus

MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Contact: Nichole Tillman

Cell: 215-888-2869 or [email protected]

 

Philadelphia Housing Authority Partners with OneSight Vision Clinic to Provide Free Eye Exams and Prescription Glasses to Residents

PHA is offering eye care services to improve community well-being.

WHAT: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is partnering with OneSight Vision Clinic, a non-profit organization specializing in affordable eye care, to provide residents with free comprehensive eye exams and prescription eyeglasses. This two-day event will be exclusive to PHA residents, and participants are encouraged to arrive early as it is first-come, first-served.

 

WHO:

• PHA Residents

 

WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Thursday, November 13, from 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM.

 

WHERE:

Hartranft Community Center, 2449 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133.

 

VISUALS & HIGHLIGHTS:

• Children and seniors receiving eye care
• Resident trying on eyeglass frames

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is requesting public comments and conducting a public hearing on: the proposed Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (Annual Plan); a proposed Amendment to the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program Significant Amendment; and, proposed revisions to the Public Housing Admission and Continued Occupancy Policy and the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. PHA is a participant in the MTW Program pursuant to an Agreement between PHA and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 describes PHA’s MTW proposed policy initiatives and activities for the period April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
These documents are available for public review on PHA’s website at www.pha.phila.gov under the “News” section. A copy is also available at PHA Headquarters at 2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121 during normal business hours.

PHA residents, Housing Choice Voucher participants and the public may provide comments by attending the virtual public hearing described below and/or by submitting written comments during the comment period.

A public hearing will be conducted at the following time and location:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 –11:00am

https://pha.webex.com/pha/j.php?MTID=mc603f8470e91465abfad72af834af28e

or WebEx.com Meeting Number: 2335 620 9623; Password: Pdszj2Hxb27

Or Join By Phone: 1-844-621-3956 Access code: 2335 620 9623

The public comment period begins on October 31, 2025 at 12 noon and ends on November 30, 2025 at 12 noon. Comments must be received by the end of the comment period. Please send written comments to:

The Philadelphia Housing Authority
Attention: Sara Schwartz– Public Comments
2013 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121

or

[email protected]

The public hearing is being held virtually. If you require assistance, a sign language interpreter or other accommodations, email [email protected]. Please use the AT&T Relay Service for TTY.