UWGPSNJ issues Annual Report to the Community
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has published its Annual Report to the Community: Leading the Way. more
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Black Americans 16x more likely to be in third-generation poverty
One in five Black Americans are experiencing poverty for the third generation in a row, as opposed to one in 100 white Americans. more
Council releases 'Youth-Powered Anti- Violence Agenda'
The report calls for immediate major investments in trauma counseling, youth employment, expanded hours at rec centers and libraries, and other services concentrated in neighborhoods and schools. more
Panel reviews "dramatic" undercount of homeless youth
A new study from researchers at Nemours Children’s Health System and the University of Pennsylvania finds that youth homelessness may be drastically underestimated in the United States. more
Child poverty rates increase during COVID pandemic: study
This translates to roughly 12.5 million children living in poverty in 2020, or 1.2 million more than in 2019. more
Anti-LGBT+ discrimination continues amidst progress: study
45% of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people say their employer discriminates against people of the same sexual orientation. more
Discrimination persists in many urban hospitals: study
The analysis found that some hospitals in urban markets serve a whiter, wealthier patient mix, while others predominately serve patients of color and with lower incomes. more
Child care campaign gathers input on PA use of rescue plan
The Start Strong PA campaign hosted 12 provider and family virtual field forums focusing on building a stronger child care system through the American Rescue Plan. more
Pew report: How Black Philadelphians view living in city
In many ways, the views of Black Philadelphians are similar to those of other city residents. But race appears to be a defining variable in a few areas, most notably public safety and police. more
Economy League report weighs Philadelphia's living wage
In 2020, this figure—which is based on the minimum level of income an individual needs to afford the basics in our region—was $14.47 an hour. more
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