About Us

Pathways Housing Wellness Corporation (PHWC) is a nonprofit developer of affordable housing that was founded by Pathways to Housing PA (PTHPA) in 2020. PTHPA is a well-respected agency that aims to end chronic homelessness in Philadelphia through a Housing First model, providing homes without preconditions then addressing underlying issues around mental health, substance abuse, medical care, and education. Using this model, PTHPA houses over 600 participants in market-rate apartments across Philadelphia, boasting an 85% housing retention rate for participants.

PTHPA founded PHWC to address a growing need for affordable housing, not only for PTHPA program participants but for all low-income Philadelphia residents. As a nonprofit developer, we build units that are truly affordable to those most in need in our city – including those who are difficult to house because of behavioral health issues. We aim to reserve 30% of our developments for people at risk of homelessness and are committed to developing housing where tenants pay no more than 30% of their income on housing, even if their income is $0.

While we cannot solve the entirety of Philadelphia’s housing crisis, we are dedicated to building truly affordable units for those most in need in our community.