Because everyone deserves a place to call home.SM
The Homeward Initiative is the first Host Homes Program in Philadelphia for LGBTQ youth ages 18 to 25.
host homes
A Host Home provides a private, dedicated safe space in a welcoming home environment for 1-6 months for a young person who identifies as LGBTQ.
HOSTS
A Host is a caring and affirming adult who is sensitive to the needs of LGBTQ youth and is ready to provide them with housing, stability and support.
We are currently recruiting Hosts & Host Homes.
HOW WE BEGAN
The Homeward Initiative was founded in May 2019 through a $150,000 grant from the University of Pennsylvania to address the lack of LGBTQ-affirming housing for young people in Philadelphia.
55%
Become Homeless due to
family rejection
40% of 750+
Homeless Youth in
Philadelphia Identify as
LGBTQ
67%
Have heard negative
comments from family
Members
70%+
Report Feeling Worthless
and Hopeless in the past
week
80%+
have been harassed due to their identity
62%
Are likely to attempt Suicide