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Webinar: Preparing Your Community for Housing First (CE Credit)

Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways to Housing PA) for a webinar on Preparing Your Community for Housing First. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more

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PA expands SNAP benefits in response to inflation woes

As Pennsylvania’s economy has grown at a slow pace, recent inflation driving up the cost of goods has squeezed families. In response, state officials have expanded eligibility for SNAP benefits.more

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Income

Foster Hope Delco opens 'Foster-Share Closet' in Media

There is a new place for children in the foster care system in Delaware County to get clothes, toys, furniture, and more. more

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Wells Fargo awards $7.5m to increase homeowners of color

Philadelphia will use a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to help raise the city’s share of homeowners of color. more

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Corporate Responsibility

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City to receive $8.8 million to address youth homelessness

The US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development made the grant through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project Program. more

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Child Advocates seeks director for intake, pro bono projects

The Support Center for Child Advocates is seeking a leader for its pro bono, intake and paralegal programs. more

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US offers $336m to reduce energy costs for NJ residents

As energy prices rise, New Jersey residents will get $336 million worth of help from the federal government. more

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PA Parenting Coalition sets symposium for November 30th

The PA Parenting Coalition will present a symposium sharing the results of a comprehensive Parenting Intervention Landscape Scan conducted by PHMC. more

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Reports

4th Annual Bell Summit raises awareness on child homelessness

Since 2019, People's Emergency Center has organized the BELL Summit to raise awareness of the educational and socio-emotional needs of young children experiencing homelessness. more

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Workshops

Grants support efforts to help taxpayers qualify for tax credits

Community organizations that serve low-income Philadelphians are invited to apply for a grant to help families claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit. more

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Income