PWP: Championing Access to Affordable Housing
You may have heard of Partners with Purpose (PWP), but do you know what makes it unique? As an non-profit organization affiliated with the Lancaster City Housing Authority, PWP is on the front lines of preserving affordable housing across Lancaster City. Below is a list of commonly asked questions about the organization and its work.
Q: What is Partners with Purpose?
A: PWP is a 501c3 non-profit founded in 2019 by the leadership of LCHA to preserve affordable housing in Lancaster. Today, it owns 95 single family homes across Lancaster City, rented at affordable rates through a managing agreement with LCHA.
Q: How is PWP connected to LCHA?
A: As an affiliate of LCHA, PWP benefits from a unique partnership that blends non-profit flexibility with the Housing Authority’s longstanding expertise. Through an agreement with LCHA, PWP’s properties are managed and maintained by LCHA Staff.
Q: What impact has PWP made so far?
A: Since 2021, PWP has renovated 6 properties and is beginning work on 2 more. These improvements ensure safe, modern, and dignified housing for families who need it most.
Q: Who guides PWP’s work?
A: PWP is guided by a dedicated 6-person Board of Directors, whose diverse skills and community commitment help shape strategy and keep residents at the center of decision-making.
Q: What’s in store for PWP?
A: PWP may be a young organization, but its impact is already making a difference. As PWP continues to expand its presence in the community, its focus remains on strategic development, housing investment, and strong partnerships that move Lancaster closer to a future where every resident has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing.
Partners with Purpose is building more than affordable homes, it’s helping create stability, opportunity, and brighter futures for families across Lancaster. As the organization continues to grow, so does its impact on the community.
You can be part of this mission. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed by visiting PWP’s webpage, and consider making a donation to support our work. Together, we can move closer to a Lancaster where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing.
