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Pennsylvania Home of The Sparrow Shared Housing program
Home of the Sparrow has provided housing and a unique combination of support
services to homeless and low-income women for 20 years.
HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES
Shared Housing is a housing
matchmaking service, assisting
women looking for affordable
housing options.
How does it work?
People with a spare bedroom in their
home (Home Provider) are matched with
a woman looking for affordable housing
(Home Seeker).
Benefits for the Home Provider
• Extra income
• Sense of security
• Companionship
• Assistance in the home with
chores, childcare, etc.
Who can be a Home Provider?
• Seniors
• Single parents
• Persons struggling financially
• Persons with the “empty nest”
syndrome
What are the
benefits for the
Home Seeker?
• Affordability
• Save money
• Companionship
Cost?
• Shared room rates usually range
from $400- $600 month, less if
there is an exchange of services
“
Thank you for helping me find a
place. Personally, you made me
feel there was hope.”
Since 2010, the Department of Community Development has supported this valuable program with $151,245 serving a total of 105 people.