“This was my first apartment… We’ve been here for four years, and it’s been amazing… It means everything.“
Kayla | Resident
Our Mission
Chestnut Housing provides affordable rental housing to people experiencing homelessness because a home is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. We connect people and communities of faith with tangible ways to create more affordable homes in Lancaster.
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.”
Isaiah 32: 18
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News & Events
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Eight to Twelve Apartments Planned for Strawberry Hill
Chestnut Housing is thrilled to announce the city’s Land Bank Authority recently voted unanimously to accept our proposal to purchase the former Strawberry Hill Bistro properties located at the intersection of West Vine and West Strawberry Streets. Our plans call for adapting the Strawberry Hill properties for two important uses.
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January 2024 Newsletter
Celebrating Another Home Chestnut Housing is celebrating one more quality, affordable home dedicated to our mission. This week renovations were completed on the first-floor apartment at 434 Manor Street, and as soon as next week a new household referred by our partners will be moving in! We are abundantly grateful for the many willing hands…