The Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition, in partnership with the Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities, has released awardees for a new Transitional Housing Grant Program aimed at expanding housing opportunities for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Awardees represent expanded coverage areas of the county and include, Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) awarded $52,062, serving Northwest Lancaster County, REAL Life Community Services awarded $51,062, serving Northeast Lancaster County, and Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) awarded $43,375, serving all of Lancaster County.
“Transitional housing is more than a temporary solution; it’s a proven pathway and vital bridge from crisis toward independence,” said Noemi Martinez, Office for the Coalition’s Homeless Housing Program Coordinator. “These investments reflect our commitment to expanding access to safe, stable housing while ensuring individuals and families have the support they need to rebuild their lives and strengthening our communities in the process.”
This one-year funding opportunity is supported by the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund and provides a total of $145,500 in direct program funding to these service providers to develop or expand their transitional housing initiatives. The grant starts April 6, 2026, and runs through April 5, 2027.
Programs funded through this opportunity are expected to combine safe, temporary housing with targeted supportive services, including intensive case management, connections to mainstream benefits, and assistance securing long-term housing. From their submissions, awardees will assist 9-15 total households and a minimum of 15 individuals including children under the age of 18.
Advancing Local Housing Solutions
The Transitional Housing Grant Program reflects the Coalition’s broader commitment to creating a coordinated, data-driven system of care that makes homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. By investing in flexible housing interventions paired with supportive services, members of the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition aim to strengthen pathways to permanent housing across Lancaster County.
Community organizations interested in becoming part of the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition are encouraged to connect with the Office for the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition.
For more information, please visit lchra.com or contact homelesscoalition@lchra.com.