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Welcome
Tzedakah House, Inc. received its' 501(c)3 non-profit status in April 2021. Our work began in 2014. Our mission is simple, "Helping Others - Help Themselves, one neighbor at a time. We aim to provide needed resources to individuals needing supportive housing, workforce re-entry, and financial services. We also provide children's programs which include: a music and arts summer camp and after-school programming.
Our introductory services include: Kensington Homeless Feeding Program and We Care - We Share Toy and Clothing Drive.
Seasons of Life Program
Coming Soon - Seasons of Life is a program created to assist individuals needing extra assistance.
- Workforce Re-entry- Assist with job readiness, mock interviews, and creating a resume.
- Success Closet - This is a resource to assist individuals with clothing for life or work.
Bridge to the Future
Creating Change – One Child at a Time
Bridge to the Future offers a music and arts summer camp for children between the ages of 7 and 16 years old. Coming soon will be our virtual learning and after-school programs for children and teens.
Y-Vest
Coming Soon: Y-Vest, is a service that provides financial literacy and programs which include credit repair, budgeting, savings, and retirement services.
Web Links for our partners:
Tzedakah House, Inc. partners with non-profits, organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide needed resources to the community. Our combined efforts, ideas, and volunteers help touch so many lives.
MortHouse Heart, CDC.
Antonio Goodman- Realtor
Success Stories
In August of 2018, I had found myself along with my children looking for somewhere to live. I had received a notice from my landlord that my apartment building had been sold, and I had ten days to move out. With little assets and such a short time I truly had no idea what we were going to do. I reached out to a few agents and friends with little success. So little hope left, I prayed for the Lord to send me an answer because I had exhausted all my options. The following day a close friend called and told me she knew of a non-profit organization and had been in touch with them. I began to cry as she told me about a program called the Tzedakah House, Inc. She said they would be about to assist with finding us temporary housing. We were able to stay for a least a year for a small fee, and this would give me an opportunity to save money to put towards more permanent housing for my family. During my stay, Tzedakah House, Inc. provided many resources such as first-time home buyers counseling, realtors, counseling, and assistance in writing a budgeting plan which helped me prepare for my future. On November 4, 2019, I moved into my home. I want to thank the Tzedakah House, Inc. for the opportunities, resources, and unselfish deeds that they provided for us. This is truly a heaven-sent program.
Homeless Community Feeding
Tzedakah House (TH) hosts a homeless feeding program twice a month for the homeless community in our local areas. Our objective is to help remedy hunger particularly for the most vulnerable population - the homeless, veterans, the disabled, youth, children, and anyone else who might simply be hungry. TH sets up feeding stations in local community spaces to distribute bagged lunches, homeless kits, hand sanitizer, hand wipes, and toiletries, along with gently used clothing.
Feeding takes place on Friday from 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm. We feed approximately 250 people twice a month. The program is free of charge.
For dates and times of our Homeless Community Feeding, visit the Meeting Tab on our website or the Upcoming Events section.
Food Donations
Those who wish to donate food may do so by contacting us here. One of our Food Coordinators will contact you to provide instructions and drop off location.
Tzedakah House has received its' City Outdoor Public Serving Food Safety Permit.
All food donations should be prepared within four hours of serving the community. Tzedakah House serves food from 8:00 to 9:30 pm. The set-up time is at 7:30 pm.
Location: Kensington and Allegheny Avenue.
For future dates of our Community Feeding - visit the Meeting Tab on our website or the Upcoming Events section.
Looking to Volunteer
Tzedakah House seeks volunteers to help with our Kensington Community Feeding. If you would like to volunteer at one of our feedings, feel free to contact us to obtain more information: click here. One of our Volunteer Coordinators will contact you and provide instructions, feeding site location, and the next feeding date.
For future dates of our Community Feeding - visit the Meeting Tab on our website or the Upcoming Events section.
We Care - We Share Toy Drive Program
Tzedakah House hosts an annual Holiday Give-Away program for children of low-income families. We gather, wrap, and drop off holiday gifts and toys to schools, and faith-based organizations that have identified children of low-income families. The program takes place once a year, three (3) weeks in December throughout the day. We aim to serve 50 - 100 families. The program is free of charge.
Back to School Bookbag and School Supplies Drive
In partnership with Ignite Church Philly, Tzedakah House presents its Back to School Bookbag and School Supplies drive. Please contact our office for pick-up donations or for the drop-off location site. Our email address is tzedakahhouseinc@gmail.com or telephone us at 267.726.5160.
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Tzedakah House, Inc.
Our Belief
What we possess, we ultimately do not own. God lends to us what we have in trust. The condition of that trust is sharing with others who have less than what we do have.
Our Vision
Channeling needed resources to displaced individuals so that they become self-sufficient.
Our President and Founder
Crystal, is the President and founder of Tzedakah House, Inc. Tzedakah House Inc., is a term meaning “House of Charity.” Our mission: Helping Others to Help Themselves, One Neighbor at a time. Our vision is to “Channel needed resources to displaced individuals to help them become self-sufficient.” It began in 2014, with Crystal opening her home, providing temporary housing to displaced young mothers with children, and partnering with a non-profit with weekly homeless feedings for about 250+ persons.
Crystal and her team of family, friends, and volunteers of various organizations, yearly provide school supplies, clothing donations, toiletries, and toys for families and children during the holidays. Tzedakah House, Inc. obtained its' 501-c3 non-profit status in April 2021.
Crystal’s approach to the work she does is built on these words: “Remember My People.” Her passion for others is shown in her community outreach and mission work. She is known for supporting non-profits and faith-based organizations in their community outreach efforts.
Professionally, Crystal is the Vice President of Human Resources for a non-profit organization. She has 30+ years of Human Resources experience in the non-profit sector (education, social services, and workforce development). Crystal’s quest for learning surpasses her primary years of education obtained from the Philadelphia Public School System. Currently, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Geneva College, two master’s degrees: an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Art in Theological Studies from Liberty University. Her latest accomplishment was completing her Graduate Certificate in Public Administration.
Crystal enjoys singing and is currently working on a recording project. Her favorite travel spot is Walt Disney World, where she and her daughter Caitlyn Renee’ are the biggest fans.
Meet our staff
Crystal Knight Our President & Founder
Our Volunteers KENSINGTON HOMELESS FEEDING
Volunteer and Prep Commitee
Our Volunteers prepping food and clothing for our Kensignton Community Feeding.
Amanda Drilling Honoring our Military
Tzedakah House dedicates its' March feedings in honor of Amanda Drilling. Amanda was born on March 17, 1981. She passed away suddenly on January 26, 2022. Amanda proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. She worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Equal Employment Opportunity District Manager, providing oversight of the EEO program for over six Regional Offices within the Veterans Benefits Administration. Last year, Amanda raised money for the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). Among other things, EJI works to end racial inequality. Amanda was a loving and caring individual. Being compassionate about others was one of Amanda’s many qualities. As such, it is fitting to dedicate our March feedings during Amanda’s birthday month and in her memory. Thank you for your service and thank you for caring, Amanda!
Volunteers at our Kensington Community Feeding Pace Life Sciences
Tzedakah House, Ignite Church, & Pace Life Sciences MLK DAY - Kensington Feeding
Tzedakah House, Inc., Ignite Church Philly, and Pace Life Sciences combined their efforts to feed Kensington Community. We gave out over 500 socks, coats, jackets, footwear, sandwiches, chips, cookies, juice, and water. It was a good day to give back and make a difference.
GIVING to Tzedakah House
Give to Tzedakah House
We are pleased to announce Tzedakah House Inc., now provides online giving as an option – a convenient and secure way to make a one-time or recurring donation.
We thank you in advance for your continued support.
Get in touch
Do you want to know more? We’d love to hear from you!
Tzedakah House
- 8240 Cedarbrook Avenue, Philadelphia , PA 19150
- (267) 709-9455
- tzedakahhouseinc@gmail.com
