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A pandemic high for the number of Black youth in detention

A survey of youth justice agencies finds the population of Black youth in juvenile detention on Feb. 1, reached a pandemic high, while that of white youth was the second lowest recorded in a year. more

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Reports

Rate of homeless students in PA rises...and most are not in shelter

Most students experiencing homelessness – or 79.4% – "are either living doubled up with friends or relatives, living in places not fit for human habitation, or living on the street." more

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Reports

HUD pledges $5 billion to fight homelessness in US

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development last Thursday released $5 billion in American Rescue Plan money to fight homelessness. more

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Pew awards $5.4 million to address health, economic impacts

The Pew Charitable Trusts has announced that it has awarded a total of $5.41 million in grants to five Philadelphia nonprofits to address COVID-19’s health and economic impacts. more

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Health

Proposed limits on governor threaten SNAP benefits: PA DHS

An amendment would allow the General Assembly to terminate an emergency disaster declaration without having to present it to the governor for his signature. more

Advocacy

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Federal agencies pledge "All Hands on Deck" to fight violence

"We know what the City needs: it needs All Hands On Deck to stop the violence. And that is what we are committed to provide." more

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Bethany Services seeking staff for transition foster care program

The best reason to work at Bethany is that you’ll make a difference in the lives of others. And because we are an agency that cares for families, we also care for yours. more

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Education

Health

CDC extends federal ban on evictions through June 2021

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the federal ban on evictions through the end of June, 2021. more

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Income

City Black clergy group releases plan to fight gun violence

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has laid out a multifaceted plan to combat the gun violence plaguing the city. more

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City Council invests $5 million in neighorhood, jobs programs

On March 18th, Philadelphia City Council introduced legislation that expands investments in its New Normal Jobs Initiative, which supports employment and neighborhood improvement programs. more

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