Phila. councilmembers visit Chester for antiviolence ideas
Members of Philadelphia City Council met with Chester's Mayor, Police Commissioner, District Attorney and others to discuss the city's new anti-violence initiatives. more
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HRC Foundation issues report on LGBTQ equity in child welfare
This year’s report underscores the resilience of this program that has worked to create a world in which LGBTQ+ youth and families can live free from bias, discrimination, and inequity. more
United Way of Miami-Dade supports victims of Haiti earthquake
United Way of Miami-Dade in Florida has joined with the Miami Herald to support the victims of the Haiti earthquake. more
White House announces major increase in food stamp benefits
President Biden unveiled a major permanent increase to the food stamp benefits that help 42 million Americans buy groceries — a record bump up for one of the country’s largest safety net programs. more
Homeless youth coalition starts recruitment drive
The Philly Homes 4 Youth Coalition is conducting a recruitment drive among currently and formerly homeless youth to join its advocacy campaign for homes. more
Homeless alliance issues national State of Homelessness report
This year's report provides national-, state-, and local-level data, analysis, and insights on homelessness and homeless system performance prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. more
City expands funding opportunities for anti-violence efforts
The Kenney Administration and Philadelphia City Council have announced the next step in a process to engage community organizations in a collaboration to prevent gun violence. more
Montgomery County Home4Good applications due August 31st
The Montgomery County Home4Good funding opportunity via the Your Way Home PA-504 Continuum of Care (CoC) is now open and accepting applications. more
DA Krasner sets community discussions with at-risk youth
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is hosting three roundtable discussions with young people 15-25 impacted by gun violence and the criminal justice system. more
Anti-violence effort in Chester shows dramatic results
Homicides in Chester are down 63% this year compared with 2020, and fatal shootings are down 43%, according to police statistics. more
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