Veterans and Family Housing Center

The Veterans and Family Housing Center is a mixed-income, permanent supportive housing development located at 1952 E. Allegheny Avenue in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Developed by Impact Services Corporation, the project transforms a formerly vacant industrial building into a vibrant residential community serving low-income families with a preference for Veterans. The development contains a total of 26 residential units, including 18 two-bedroom units, seven three-bedroom units, and one one-bedroom apartment for the building manager. Eight of the units are reserved for formerly homeless households with special needs, including individuals recovering from substance abuse and Veterans living with physical or mental disabilities such as PTSD.

All residential units are fully VisitAble, with more than 75 percent designed to be fully accessible. The building includes extensive on-site amenities, such as a waiting area, playroom, exercise room, community room, staff offices, laundry facilities, lounges on each floor, greenspace, and on-site parking. The building is energy efficient and features Energy Star–rated HVAC systems, appliances, and lighting throughout. Its exterior design reflects the surrounding neighborhood, utilizing brick, stucco, and metal roofing to complement the mix of historic industrial structures and dense residential rowhomes nearby.

The Veterans and Family Housing Center provides residents with access to Impact’s full range of supportive services, most of which are offered on-site or at Impact’s adjacent main offices. Every household is paired with a case manager who assists with housing stability, employment, medical and mental health care, substance abuse recovery, access to benefits, financial counseling, and life-skills development. Many residents are referred through Impact’s federal Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, which helps Veterans transition from homelessness into stable permanent housing. The project is located just steps from public transportation, major commercial corridors, and medical centers, providing residents with convenient access to essential services, employment opportunities, and community resources.

Stone Sherick’s Role

SSCG will prepare all required documentation necessary to establish the full scope of work for the project’s RACP funding. SSCG will competitively bid all work and develop a detailed project construction budget. The team will coordinate directly with PIDC on the bridge loan process, including managing draws, invoicing, and final closings on RACP funds. SSCG will oversee the project through construction completion and all related financial closeout activities.