OpenArmsofPhiladelphia

Helping Others To Help Themselves

Quality Transitional Housing & Real Estate Solutions

Providing safe, clean, and drug-free housing solutions in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding areas for returning citizens, battered women, and youth aging out of foster care.

Total Housing Units

48 Units

92% Occupancy Rate

Active Residents

112 Residents

Shared & Furnished

Lead Testing Compliance

100% Certified

City Compliant

Pending Applications

14 Intake Requests

Requires Review

Core Operational Services

Transitional Housing

Shared furnished housing with all utilities included, public transportation access, and a clean, safe, drug-free environment.

Property Management & Construction

Partnered with Oath Construction to deliver property maintenance, construction services, and real estate solutions across Philadelphia.

Lead Testing Certification

Certified lead hazard inspections and safety compliance testing for all residential properties and accepted home plans.

Property & Housing Unit Directory

Manage transitional housing units and residential assignments

Property Name	Housing Type	Occupancy	Utilities	Lead Status
1404	Shared Furnished	5 / 6 Beds Filled	All Included	Certified
5713	Transitional Unit	4 / 8 Beds Filled	All Included	Certified
1415	Shared Housing	10 / 10 Beds Filled	All Included	Certified
1417	Shared Housing	10 / 10 Beds Filled	All Included	Certified

Home Plan Compliance

Submit your home plan details for fast verification and housing placement.

Home Plan Standards

Complete architectural plan review
Property specifications assessment
Construction and compliance review

Submit a Home Plan

We accept home plans from Returning Citizens on Federal or State parole.

SMS updates: You may optionally consent to receive text messages about your home plan submission, review status, appointments, and related services. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. SMS consent is optional and is not required to submit a plan.

Full Name

Phone Number

Parole Agent Name

Parole Agent Phone Number

Prison Institution or Halfway House Name

Counselor Name

Upload Files or Photos

You may upload documents, choose photos, or take photos related to your home plan.

By checking this box, you agree to receive recurring informational text messages (such as application updates, intake status, appointment reminders, and account notifications) from Open Arms of Philadelphia. Consent is not a condition of service. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance. View our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions below.

Resident Application

Process housing requests for returning citizens, youth, and women

Full Name

Target Demographic

Contact Phone or Email

Employer Name

Employer Address

Employer Phone Number

I agree to receive SMS/text messages from Open Arms of Philadelphia about my inquiry, application, appointments, and services. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is optional and not a condition of receiving services. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. SMS Terms & Conditions.

If you select SMS consent, the submission records your consent choice, the submission date and time, and this page as the consent source. These details are sent with your application for recordkeeping.

Requested Move-In Date

Referral Source

Upload Photo ID

Upload a clear photo of your driver license or government-issued identification.

Upload Any Supporting File

Choose a file from your computer or phone, such as a document, image, or PDF.