Executive Director : Bruce Dorpalen

846 North Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215-765-1221
Fax: 215-765-0045

Service Area: North Philadelphia, West of Broad St.

History & Mission

ACORN Housing has been organizing for low and moderate income families since 1977. Since then, ACORN Housing has grown to more than 6,000 member families divided into 10 neighborhood chapters throughout the city. ACORN Housing has been at the forefront of issues affecting low and moderate-income Philadelphians for nearly 30 years. ACORN Housing organizes around important issues such as landlord/tennant rights, PGW and utility shutoffs, vacant lots and abandoned homes.

Neighborhood Energy Center

Utility Assistance Programs, LIHEAP/Crisis/ UESF
Weatherization Assistance Program
Sunoco Oil Home Heating Program

Social Services

Housing counseling
Tenant’s advocacy
Predatory loan counseling
Home Owners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Income Tax Return Preparation

Energy Related Programs

Energy Counseling
Energy Conservation Workshops