ManUpPHL issues an immediate 'call to action' on violence
In response to the rampant gun violence in Philadelphia, ManUpPHL hosted an urgent anti-violence call to action and rally to recruit volunteers in the City Hall Courtyard. more
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Gun violence memorial unveiled on Independence Mall
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords unveiled a Gun Violence Memorial on Independence Mall in Philadelphia honoring the lives lost to gun violence in Pennsylvania each year. more
COVID, violence are top concerns as students return to school
Students worry about the spread of COVID with so many students returning to in-person learning. 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
Philadelphia Food Justice Initiative opens 2021 funding round
The project was first launched in 2020 by the Reinvestment Fund and the Philadelphia Health Department’s Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, also known as Get Healthy Philly. more
Pa. extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for pregnant women
Pennsylvania will more than double the length of postpartum Medicaid coverage for eligible mothers in an effort to address Pennsylvania’s high maternal mortality rate and improve maternal healthcare. more
Next variant 'just around corner' if too few are vaccinated: official
"The next variant is just around the corner, if we do not all get vaccinated," Adm. Brett Giroir, the former coronavirus testing czar in the Trump Administration, said on CNN. more
PCCY changes name to Children First: The Advocate for Kids
For 40 years Public Citizens for Children and Youth has put children first. Now, we’re making it official. As of now, PCCY’s name will formally be Children First. 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
Drexel offers Community Health Worker, Certified Peer Specialist Training
Start a career healing your community! This paid job training program provides young adults with human services credentials and job search assistance. Applications are due by Friday August 27th. more
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