Our Story

 

Federation Housing develops and manages quality, affordable, independent living communities for low and moderate income seniors. Founded in 1970, the non-profit organization addresses a dire need in the Philadelphia region, where one in five seniors lives below the poverty line. While Jewish-affiliated, Federation Housing welcomes people of all faiths and currently serves as home to more than 1,500 seniors in 11 rental communities located across Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The organization is unique in the extensive support services it provides to residents, including meals, transportation, visiting nurse, onsite social workers, and a broad array of social, cultural, educational, recreational and intergenerational enrichment programs.

 

Position

 

Federation Housing develops and manages quality, independent living communities for low-and-moderate-income seniors seeking safe, affordable homes. We are the only Jewish organization of our kind in the Philadelphia region, welcoming residents of all faiths and providing services that substantially enhance our residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

 

Mission

 

Providing much-needed affordable housing communities and services that empower low-and-moderate-income seniors to live independently and with an enhanced quality of life.

 

Vision

 

To expand our communities and services to provide significantly more quality homes for seniors in need of a well-maintained, affordable place to live.