SHARE - Shared Housing and Resource Exchange
Shared Housing and Resource Exchange (SHARE) is an affordable housing choice that brings together homeowners who want to share their home with home seekers who are looking for housing in exchange for rent, help around the house, or a combination of both. The home seeker receives their own bedroom and agreed upon use of the common areas. Every arrangement is unique depending on the needs, preferences, and abilities of the participants involved. SHARE is currently available in Pike, Wayne, Monroe, Crawford, Union, Snyder, and Carbon counties.
PDA recently announced the addition of Bucks, Lackawanna, Montgomery, Northumberland and Philadelphia to the counties offering the program. Read the announcement.
The Pennsylvania
Department of Aging (PDA) has launched its first-ever marketing campaign to
promote its Shared Housing and Resource Exchange Program, also known as SHARE.
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The campaign uses animation and light-hearted scenarios to describe the contributions that both parties bring to a shared housing arrangement, and how they each benefit. In "Banana Bread," Bonnie, an older adult who makes great banana bread and has a dog, gets matched up through the SHARE program with Kylie, who happens to love banana bread and dogs. Bonnie's able to stay in her home, and Kylie can afford to go back to school. In "Lawn King," Gary and Glenda love their large yard and their lawn gnomes, but need some extra help with yard work – which they find from Josh.
The aim of the campaign is to encourage people of all ages to think differently about how a home-sharing arrangement could work for them, to learn more about the program and the matching process.
Listen to Banana Bread Radio
Listen to Lawn King Radio
Why share a home?
Some people like the idea of having another person around the house. Others are looking for an affordable place to live or a way to supplement their income in order to meet household expenses. In some cases, it enables the older adult to remain in their home and community.
Homesharing offers the homeowner:
- Income to help with expenses
- A responsible tenant
Homesharing offers the home seeker:
- A private bedroom with agreed upon, shared common spaces
- Affordable rent
Homesharing may offer participants help with household tasks or other agreed upon services. It may also offer the home seeker reduced rent in exchange for services.
How does SHARE work?
A homeowner and home seeker meet separately with the SHARE Housing Counselor to discuss needs and preferences, complete the application, and provide references.
The SHARE Housing Counselor will:
- Conduct reference and background checks
- Identify potential home share matches
- Introduce the homeowners and home seekers
- Coordinate the written homesharing agreement
- Oversee trial living periods
- Provide ongoing support during the term of the agreement
- Connect the participants to other community resources.
Who is eligible?
Older adults, persons with disabilities, veterans, working professionals, college students, individuals at-risk of homelessness, single-parents, or people simply wishing to share their lives and homes with others. SHARE participants must be at least 18 years of age and one of the individuals in the match must be over 60.
Carbon County
Kellie Cummings
Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
(570) 249-1159
kcummingssharecoordinator@ptd.net
Bucks County
Shannon Walsh
(215) 303-2102
c-swalsh@buckscounty.org
Philadelphia County
Vanessa Giles
(215) 765-9000 Ext. 5351
(445) 246-9069 (Mobile)
Vanessa.Giles@pcaCares.org
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Availability
Available Hosts:
- Bristol Area – Over 60 female, no pets in the home and no pets allowed, looking for a 60+ female, non-smoker, non-drinker. Home is a 1st floor unit, private, furnished room w/access to a balcony, laundry in home, full bathroom to share. Home is located on public transit route and is within walking distance of restaurants and convenience stores. Host's primary need is companionship and meal preparation. Rent negotiable.
For Bucks County, please contact Shannon Walsh at 215-303-2102 or c-swalshA@buckscounty.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Jim Thorpe Area – Coming this Spring! Female, looking for female, male or couple sharer, late twenties or older, preferably 60 and older, active, non-smoker. Looking for $800 a month, rent negotiable. Looking for companionship, security, and another set of hands.1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath separate unit.
For Carbon County, please call Kellie Cummings, SHARE Housing Counselor at 570-249-1159 or email kcummingssharecoordinator@ptd.net if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Meadville area – Female, has a cat, prefer no additional animals, looking for someone neat and willing to assist with outdoor chores, male or female age 26+, must be able to climb 13 steps to furnished room with a private bath, no smoking or alcohol use, close to bus stop, off street parking. Rent is firm at $500 per month.
- Meadville area – Female, prefers no pets, looking for a female sharer age 60+, split entry home with large room in lower level can be made into a bedroom/sitting area. Sharer would need a bed; other items are furnished. Half bath on lower level and laundry. Host looking for assistance with laundry and carrying groceries upstairs. No smoking, is ok with responsible alcohol use, is close to bus stop, garage parking if sharer has a car. Rent: $375 -$400 per month.
- Meadville area – Female, prefers no pets, no smoking no alcohol, looking for a female sharer. Bedroom furnished but if sharer has own furnishings, will empty. Bedroom is upstairs with a private bath, main level kitchen and laundry. Home is close to town and a car is a must, with paved drive and covered parking. Rent: $300-$350 a month.
- Meadville area – Female, no pets, no smoker, prefers a female age 60 -75, second floor furnished set-up with private bath/laundry, enjoys movies and jigsaw puzzles, close to town but sharer would need a car, off street parking. Will accept 30% of sharers income for rent.
- Meadville near downtown – Female, 3 cats, 1 dog, smoker, prefers a male over age 60, second floor furnished set-up with private bath, laundry in basement, sleeps late, enjoys television, close to bus route, off street parking. Will accept 30% of sharers income for rent.
- Meadville near downtown – Husband and wife hosts, have 2 cats prefer no additional animals, male or female sharer, second floor furnished bedroom with shared bath. No smoking is ok with responsible alcohol use. Home is on the bus route, off street parking. Rent: $400 a month.
- Conneaut Lake – Male, smoker, has a dog, looking for a younger male only age 20-30, who is willing to assist with rental homes, would prefer no pets, no alcohol. Furnished room, shared bath. Within walking distance of downtown Conneaut Lake, off street parking. Willing to negotiate rent in exchange for work.
- Conneaut Lake Area – Male, prefers No pets and No smoking, male or female sharer. Furnished room with shared bath, washer and dryer are available, Four steps to enter, bedroom on main floor. Sharer would need a car home is Not within walking distance to any amenities. Host is firm on rent of $450.
- Conneautville area – Female, would consider a small pet, no smoking, no alcohol, looking for a female age 40+ that enjoys similar interests – Women's Club, Flower and Garden Club, Church related activities, ranch style home, 5 steps to enter, would need own furnishings, remote location, sharer would need a car, rent is negotiable.
- Espyville – Male, would consider an outdoor smoker, no pets, male or female any age, mobile home 5 steps to enter, furnished room, enjoys fishing and being outdoors, remote location, sharer would need a car, rent negotiable.
- Linesville area – Male, large 2 story farmhouse, looking for 2 sharers, male or female. Furnished rooms, private bath, laundry in finished basement. Prefers no pets, no smoking, no alcohol. Remote location, sharer would need a car. Would like $500 a month but can be negotiable if willing to help with research projects.
- Centerville area – Male, large 2 story farmhouse, looking for a female sharer age 40+, Second floor bedroom and private bath, laundry in basement. The host has a cat, no additional animals. Smoking/alcohol use in moderation. Sharer must be willing to help with cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Remote location sharer would need a car, host is willing to transport to appointments if necessary. Host is willing to accept help with chores in exchange for rent.
For Crawford County, please contact Gwen Smith at 814-336-1792 Ext. 165 or gsmith@activeaging.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Stroudsburg/ Bartonsville Area – Available April 1st, 2023. Female, looking for female sharers, 40 years or older, active, non-smoker or smokes outdoors. Two rooms available one smaller room $400.00, larger room $600.00 a month. New carpet. No pets.
- Saylorsburg Area – Male, looking for male or female sharer, 18 years or older. One room available with private bath. Small dog ok, no cats. Looking for $500.00 a month, rent amount negotiable with resource exchange. Disabled and looking for assistance with housework.
- Canadensis Area – Female, looking for male or female sharer, 18 years or older. One room available with private bath. Rent negotiable between $400 to $600 a month, looking for companionship and security, Pets negotiable, will have to get along with her cat.
- Effort Area – Female, looking for female sharer. Prefers 40's and older. Non- smoker, active. One large room with private bath and walk in closet. Rent amount is $750 to $800 a month with many clubhouse amenities.
For Monroe County, please contact Larisa Yusko at 570-832-5133 or lyusko@pikepa.org if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Northumberland County – Snydertown: Female Home Host requesting Seeker, male or female. Assist with companionship and housework. Furnished 2nd floor bedroom, shared bath. Host has a cat. Wi-Fi/Parking/Yard/Laundry. Chair lift to second floor if needed. Rent $400/month/negotiable with work around home.
- Northumberland County – Coal Township: Male Home Host requesting Male Seeker. Assist needed with housework. Partially furnished 2nd floor bedroom with private bath. Host has 2 dogs. Parking/Yard/Laundry. Outdoor smoking/alcohol acceptable. Must provide own window AC. Attic storage if needed. Rent negotiable
- Northumberland County – Milton: Female Home Host requesting Female Seeker. Assistance with companionship, housework, yardwork. Town living within walking distance of downtown. 1 floor living. Furnished bedroom. Shared bath. Will allow internet hook-up. Must provide window AC. Host has 3 cats/no other pets allowed. No smoking/occasional alcohol ok. Rent negotiable.
For Northumberland County, please contact Dea Schader at (570) 524-2100 Ext. 1013 or email
dschader@usaaa17.org for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
For Pike County, please contact Larisa Yusko at lyusko@pikepa.org or 570-832-5133 if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program. Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Snyder County – Middleburg: Male Home Host requesting female Seeker that can assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship. Unfurnished semi-private 2nd floor bedroom. Shared bath. Laundry/cable/window AC/parking. WIFI – if needed. Host has 1 cat and is a smoker. Sharer may have 1 cat. Smoking/drinking acceptable. Rent (negotiable.
- Snyder County – Port Trevorton: Male Home Host requesting Seeker, male or female, who can assist with animal care and request for companionship. Farmette with furnished bedroom on 2nd floor, private bath. No cable, No AC (allow window unit), No laundry. Pets acceptable. Host has a dog, cats, and horses. No alcohol/smoking. Access to private hiking trail. Rent negotiable.
- Snyder County – Selinsgrove: Female Home Host requesting seeker who is female. Steps to enter home, 1 floor living, semi-private bath. Host has 1 cat. Laundry/Central AC/Cable TV. Outdoor smoker/occasional alcohol ok, No pets. Rent negotiable.
- Snyder County – Selinsgrove: Husband and wife Home Hosts requesting Seeker who can assist with yard work (approximately 10 hours/week during summer). Bedroom is on 3rd floor, furnished, private bath, use of entire 3rd floor with small kitchenette (counter/refrigerator/microwave). Large home, in the country, parking. Cable TV, internet. Rent negotiable.
For Snyder County, please contact Dea Schader at (570) 524-2100 Ext. 1013 or email
dschader@usaaa17.org for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Union County – Lewisburg: Female Home Host Request Female Seeker over 60. Requesting assist with companionship, transportation, housework. 2nd floor apartment. Unfurnished bedroom. Shared bath. Access to backyard. Within walking distance of downtown. Street parking. Must provide window AC and pay for cable/internet. No laundry. No smoking/alcohol. Rent negotiable.
- Union County – Mifflinburg: Female Home Host requesting female seeker. Assist with companionship and organizing. 1 floor living. Shared bath. Bedroom furnished. Home within walking distance of stores. Parking available. Laundry/Cable TV/Internet/Window AC. Rent negotiable.
For Union County, please contact Dea Schader at (570) 524-2100 Ext. 1013 or email
dschader@usaaa17.org for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023
Available Hosts:
- Honesdale (In Town) – Male Host seeks male or female Sharer. Dog, outdoor smoking, and alcohol permitted. House has two single men and one bathroom.
- Waymart - Male Host seeks female Sharer. Outdoor smoking and alcohol permitted. Handicapped accessible. Beautiful rural setting. Dogs prohibited.
- Lake Ariel (The Hideout) – Female Host seeks male or female Sharer. Outdoor smoking, alcohol and well-behaved cat permitted. Host needs companionship and help driving. Must be neat. Dogs prohibited.
- Hawley (Paupack Lake Estates) – Female Host seeks female Sharer. Must be 60 years old or older. Outdoor smoking and overnight guests permitted. Alcohol, narcotics, and pets prohibited. Host has a pet cat. Sharer will have their owner 3 season room and bedroom.
- Hawley – Female Host seeks male, female or couple Sharers. Outdoor smoking, alcohol, and guests acceptable. Pets prohibited.
- Honesdale – Female Host seeks male or female Sharer. Must be 60 years old or older. Outdoor smoking and alcohol acceptable. Home is close to Honesdale. Pets prohibited but Host has a cat and a dog.
- Honesdale – Over 60 couple Hosts seeks female Sharer. Mature person required. Help cleaning and assistance with chores in the evening required. Outdoor smoking, alcohol, and possible cat permitted. Sharer will have their own cottage to live in. Dogs prohibited.
For Wayne County, please contact Larisa Yusko at lyusko@pikepa.org or 570-832-5133 if you are looking for more information about the SHARE Housing Program.
Updated: March 2023