Basic Needs

Thriving Families Initiative evisions redesigned child welfare

The nationwide initiative aims to fundamentally rethink how child welfare systems function to prioritize strengthening families and building resiliency, rather than separating children. more

Advocacy

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Lend a hand & help your neighbors in Manayunk

North Light Community Center's food program in Manayunk needs your help! more

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Volunteer

PYN, Hive offer small emergency grants for opportunity youth

The special fund will address the immediate and pressing needs of Philadelphia’s opportunity youth and alleviate the additional stresses that have developed as a result of current events. more

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HACE, Esperanza establish homelessness prevention programs

Two North Philadelphia homelessness prevention and housing organizations are using a newly awarded grant to support low-income Hispanic and Latinx communities in Philadelphia. more

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Income

Hite pledges free internet access for all students in September

Every Philadelphia School District student will have the tools to access digital learning in September, Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. said last week. more

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Education

PEC to join US Rep. Evans to discuss homelessness and child care

The Philadelphia congressman will discuss these issues at a presentation on September 18th. Hold the date!more

Advocacy

Basic Needs

With loss of $600 unemployment benefit, where to go for help

This report by the Philadelphia Inquirer includes important links on where to get help, especially for those who have been depending on the additional $600 unemployment benefit which has been ended. more

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Income