Since January, the nonprofit Friendship House has been providing people there with help for long-term housing and assistance.
African Americans have found refuge and community in Altadena for more than a century, flourishing despite housing discrimination laws and other forms of racism.
Officials say Philadelphia renters face too many barriers when trying to secure housing.
Philadelphia City Council held a special session on Monday, where Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled her plans to expand housing in the city.
The report shows that Greater Center City added more than 3,800 units last year alone.
Residents like Ivis Gonzalez found a temporary home at Safe Harbor of Chester County, and used its guiding light to turn their lives around.