Petra Community Housing owes much of its success to its employees, who work with compassion and efficiency to further our mission of expanding access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for individuals and families with limited income in our community. To help our...

For many Pennsylvanians with disabilities, finding an affordable, accessible place to live remains a major challenge. Housing is more than shelter—it’s the foundation for independence, stability, and participation in community life. Yet across the Commonwealth, far...

Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the United States, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Despite being one of the nation's wealthiest states, Pennsylvania has faced persistent challenges related to hunger and access to nutritious food. According to Feeding America,...

October 10 is celebrated as World Homeless Day. This international day is set aside to raise awareness of the needs of people experiencing homelessness as well as to promote solutions. Homelessness remains a pressing issue across our state. Rising rents, a limited...

In September of 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation that codified National Good Neighbor Day. In part, Carter wrote: “As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern...

August means back to school for many of our SteelTown Village residents. Each year Petra celebrates this season by hosting an event to encourage these students and help them prepare for the new school year. On a hot Wednesday afternoon, about 20 of our residents...

On August 21 of each year, we celebrate National Senior Citizens Day. Petra recognizes the invaluable contributions of our country’s mature population. They’ve worked hard, raised families, volunteered, and shared their skills and talents with their communities. Our...

Petra Community Housing is pleased to announce it has been awarded $85,000 through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). This award will support the replacement of aging...

“Love God, love people.” That simple yet powerful phrase was the heartbeat of Don Coppedge’s life. A devoted member of the Phoenixville community, Don turned his deep compassion into action when he founded Petra Community Housing, originally known as Phoenixville...

Jane Addams remains one of the most influential figures in American social reform, whose pioneering work extended far beyond the settlement houses for which she is best known. While many remember her as the co-founder of Hull House—a beacon of hope for immigrants and...