Date: 8/7/2025
Subject: Penn's Village Presents: “Achieving Affordable Housing in Philadelphia"
From: Penn's Village

Achieving Affordable Housing in Philadelphia

Thursday August 28, 2025

2:00 pm MacColl Room

First Presbyterian Church

201 S. 21st St.

Disparities in access to affordable housing in Philadelphia is approaching a critical state, despite a long history of promises to ‘fix the problem.’ Our speaker will paint a current picture of the situation, describe the various historical and current forces that have contributed to and perpetuated the problem (like red-lining, gentrification & builders' attempts to force people out of their homes), and what organizations like the non-profit POWER Interfaith are doing to make change. Lilah will also share opportunities to get involved with current strategies, like showing up at Town Halls, sharing stories, holding house meetings, and calling on elected officials.

Bio of presenter: Lilah Saber is the Organizing Director of the Philadelphia chapter of POWER Interfaith. She has a strong commitment to--- and many years of on-the-ground experience--- helping neighborhoods organize to make change. Currently, she is leading a ground-swelling effort to achieve greater social justice in Philadelphia.

LOCATION

This program will be held in the MacColl Room of the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, 201 South 21st Street, on the southeast corner of Walnut. The entrance is on the side of the building off of 21st Street. There is an accessible entrance behind the building off of Chancellor St.

RSVP

Please register online here: Achieving Affordable Housing in Philadelphia Members: Please log in before registering.

If you cannot, you may email info@pennsvillage.org or call 215-925-7333. If you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation to make room for others.

This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Non-member guests are welcome to attend up to three programs before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village, or pay $10 per additional program.

Group photos may be taken during this event.

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