Open Hearth, Inc.

Open Hearth, Inc.

Civic and Social Organizations

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 441 followers

Housing, Transportation, and Financial Management

About us

Open Hearth, a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Chester County and portions of Montgomery County, PA provides innovative programs to help people end the cycle of homelessness and achieve financial self-sufficiency. Through its own direct provision of services, as well as an established network of other nonprofits, Open Hearth supports and empowers people as they acquire affordable housing, a means of transportation and financial viability. Open Hearth was originally formed in 1989 as a local grassroots committee to assure equal housing opportunities for people who are traditionally isolated and systematically denied opportunities due to their mental, emotional or physical disabilities. Over the years, our organization has grown and evolved to serve residents of Chester and western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania who are considered the most vulnerable, including low-income households, people with disabilities, single parents, the elderly, and individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We believe our greatest strengths are staying abreast of emerging issues and best practices and then developing programs and effective partnerships to meet the needs of the community we serve. Our goal is to confront the economic and social barriers that prevent large segments of our society from achieving their dream of a safe and stable place to live and a life of self sufficiency and independence.

Website
https://www.openhearthinc.org/
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1991
Specialties
Housing, Transportation, Financial Management, and Community Building

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Employees at Open Hearth, Inc.

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    Giveaway! Register for Pickleball Palooza by July 31st for a chance to win a Selkirk Halo pickleball paddle (valued at $140). 📅 Saturday, September 14th, at Hickory Park in Chester Springs 🕘 9 AM - 12 PM: One beginner & one intermediate/advanced tournament 🕛 12 PM - 2 PM: Open play - perfect for all levels with experts standing by to help! Register today by visiting OpenHearthPickleball.com #OpenHearthInc #Pickleball #PickleballPalooza #EndHomelessness

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    Join us at 9 am on Tuesday, July 23rd, for the Phoenixville Area Resource Network meeting for social service providers! This month's meeting takes place IN PERSON, at the Phoenixville Hospital (826 Main Street) in Conference Rooms A & B (MOB 2) on the 3rd floor and is open to both local service agencies and interested community members. During this month's meeting, you can expect: 👉 Presentations from Bridge of Hope Chester County and @A Childs Light 👉 A community forum to share agency news and updates 👉 A networking opportunity with nonprofit colleagues For more information contact [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there! #OpenHearthInc #CommunityBuilding

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    Ready for a fun day of pickleball? Join us on Saturday, September 14th, at Hickory Park in Chester Springs and support Open Hearth's mission at the same time! 🕘 9 AM - 12 PM: One beginner & one intermediate/advanced tournament 🕛 12 PM - 2 PM: Open play - perfect for all levels with experts standing by to help! Cost: $100 per team of two, $20 for open play 🌧 Rain Date: Saturday, 9/21 📅 Register today at https://lnkd.in/evtcvy-w and help make a difference in our community! #OpenHearthInc #Pickleball #PickleballPalooza #EndHomelessness

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    Today's the day! Join Open Hearth at SoulJoel's at 7 pm for a night of laughter with comedians @IamDeanEdwards and @HarrisStantonComedy! Tickets are just $20, and all proceeds support Open Hearth's mission to end homelessness and financial instability. Laughing makes you hungry so grab dinner beforehand at Gatsby's SunnyBrook. From 5 to 7 pm, 10% of your bill will be donated back to Open Hearth. For tickets visit https://lnkd.in/ekgadAvg #openHearthInc #ComedyShow #SoulJoel

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    A client in our Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program, in which all participating households are headed by a person with a disability, recently sent the following kind words to a staff member – "Thanks for all your efforts that go to creating stability and safety in my life." To qualify for the Continuum of Care program, an individual or family must also be experiencing homelessness at entry into the program. We’re proud that our staff is able to create trusting relationships with our clients so we can walk alongside them as they move through difficult moments in their lives. That trust inspires us to keep providing the best support possible. #OpenHearthInc #CommunitySupport #ContinuumOfCare

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    This Thursday, July 11th, SoulJoel's at SunnyBrook is the place to be! We've got former SNL star Dean Edwards and the hysterical Harris Stanton ready to crack you up. By joining us, you're also supporting Open Hearth's mission to end homelessness and financial instability. And because we know laughter is best served with a side of deliciousness, grab dinner at Gatsby's Pub at Sunnybrook before the show! From 5 to 7 pm, 10% of your bill will also be donated to Open Hearth. Talk about dining with a purpose! General admission: $20 VIP treatment: $30 Get Tickets Now: https://lnkd.in/geBQCmtm

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    The following, as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is notice of a public hearing and comment period during the dates indicated below: Open Hearth will be applying to the HOME American Rescue Plan Supportive Services (HOME-ARP SS) Program for $625,000 (for a 2-year grant) to support our Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC) program. CoC is a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program that Open Hearth manages for the County of Chester. CoC provides rental and utility assistance as well as critical supportive services to 75 households each year. Awarded funds will be used to pay the salaries of staff who provide supportive services and to cover CoC household needs, such as rental application fees, security deposits, and moving costs. An online public hearing to solicit comments on our proposal will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, via Zoom. Please register at https://lnkd.in/eCm87SeS Written comments will be accepted until July 20, 2024, and should be addressed to Kelly Raggazino, Chief Executive Officer, 701 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 or [email protected] Please contact Nettie Wolfe Silva at [email protected] in advance of the hearing if you plan to attend and are in need of the services of an interpreter. In addition, if you are a person with a disability who wishes to attend the meeting, or provide comments, and you require an auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to do so, please contact Nettie to discuss how your needs may best be accommodated.

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    Did you know at least 1-in-4 adults in the United States has some type of disability? Every July we celebrate Disability Pride Month which marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This month is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. We’d also like to highlight Open Hearth’s Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing program (CoC), in which all 75 participating households are headed by a person with a disability. To qualify for CoC, an individual or family must be experiencing homelessness at entry into the program. Unfortunately, people with disabilities are over represented within the homeless community. Let’s celebrate Disability Pride Month by supporting a future where individuals with disabilities are not disproportionately affected by homelessness. #DisabilityPride #OpenHearth #PermanentSupportiveHousing

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