Serving with Purpose. Connecting Communities, Leading with Care.
Positive Connections is committed to improving stability and well-being for vulnerable populations through individualized care, housing support services, and trauma-informed approaches that empower individuals and families toward economic mobility and improved quality of life. Operating licensed programs under the Pennsylvania Office of Children, Youth, and Families and additional community-based initiatives. We serve adolescents transitioning out of the child welfare system, along with adults, veterans, seniors, and individuals navigating life challenges
Your path to stability and better living starts here
“I wish the world led with love and care”- Melva D. Sharpe
Our Community
Who We Proudly Serve
All programs are trans-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
Foster Care Alumni
Young adults 18–24 aging out of Philadelphia's foster care system. Many face family rejections, no credit history, and limited professional preparation. We support youth aging out of foster care in securing safe, stable housing and building independent lives. Through personalized case management, life-skills programming, and access to education and employment resources, we help young people navigate this transition and achieve long-term stability.
Mental Health
Residents with behavioral health needs requiring integrated housing and support, including harm reduction, psychiatric continuity, and trauma counseling.
Rapid Rehousing
We support individuals and families experiencing homelessness—including reentering citizens and refugees—in quickly securing safe, stable housing. Through short-term assistance and personalized support, we connect participants to housing, employment resources, and services that ease transition and promote long-term independence.
Veterans
Veterans navigating housing instability, VA benefits access, discharge barriers, and military trauma. We help veterans quickly secure safe, stable housing by providing affordable housing solutions. Our program connects veterans to housing, employment resources, and essential services to ease transition and promote long-term independence.
We’re Here to Help You Find a Place to Call Home
Our Services Include:
✔ Safe shared or private living options
✔ Community-building activities
✔ Supportive, structured environment
✔ Access to helpful resources Trauma-informed resources and support
✔ Safe, furnished shared living spaces
✔ Supportive community environment
✔ Affordable housing options
✔ Economic empowerment programs
✔ Life-skills and independence support
Hear from Our Community
“When I came to Positive Connections, I was overwhelmed and unsure of what my next steps would be. Their team helped me secure housing quickly and supported me as I worked toward independence. Having someone walk alongside me made all the difference, and today I feel stable and hopeful about the future.”
Elvira Montanez
“The staff at Positive Connections truly care. They took the time to understand my situation and helped me stay independent while connecting me to the right resources. I felt respected, supported, and never alone in the process. I’m grateful for the guidance and encouragement they provided.”
Casper Berkley
“Positive Connections helped me move from uncertainty to stability faster than I ever thought possible. They guided me through the housing process, answered my questions, and made sure I felt supported every step of the way. Having a safe place to call home again has allowed me to focus on rebuilding my life and planning for the future.”
Daniel Gallego
Our StoryPositive Connections Cars is a heartfelt tribute to a legacy of compassion and community service. Envisioned by Melva D. Sharpe, the organization was born from her unwavering belief in the power of human connection and her dedication to uplifting those in need. Melva envisioned a world where every individual, regardless of their circumstances, could find support, dignity, and a path to a better life.
Her vision was deeply rooted in community—a belief that true change begins when people come together to support one another. She dedicated her life to helping others, always with a warm smile and an open heart.
Following Melva's passing, her children, Tiffany M. Sharpe and Michael Sharpe Jr., embraced her vision as their guiding principle. They honor her memory by continuing her work, ensuring that her legacy lives on through Positive Connections. Their commitment to the community reflects the values Melva instilled in them: empathy, resilience, and the importance of a supportive network.
At Positive Connections Cares, we provide a safe and nurturing environment for those aging out of foster care, adults— veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness and adults with disabilities.
Through our partnership with Positive Connections, we provide more than just housing—we offer programming around economic empowerment and financial stability that empower individuals to heal, grow, and rebuild their lives.
In every action we take, we strive to embody Melva's spirit: to connect, to serve with care, and to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
