Mission Statement:
Our purpose is to provide housing for the elderly
in a Christian atmosphere of concern, to create an environment in
which elderly residents can live independently with dignity, and to
maintain an atmosphere of peace and blessing.
Description:
Episcopal House, located at 1440 Walnut Street, Allentown,
is a 210-unit, 20 story apartment complex, completed in 1968, for
low and middle income citizens, 62 years of age and older, of all
races, creeds and nationalities. It is operated by a Board of Directors
approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
and Episcopal Housing of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., a non-profit corporation.
Applicants' incomes must fall within limits established
by HUD. Our non-profit and tax-free status, as well as a low interest
rate enable us to offer low monthly rents in both studio and 2 room
apartments. While there are about 250 people on the waiting list,
the facility only has room to accept about 30 a year.
Episcopal House has a restaurant, which is open to
the public, a beauty shop, chapel, activity rooms, laundry room, library,
resident association, resident activities, billiards and a utility
room on each floor.
Staff Contact: Bill
Lewellis
Please direct any
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