Congress to consider new rights bill for HUD tenants
Three members of Congress have unveiled legislation to empower HUD tenants to protect their housing rights and address unsafe and unhealthy living conditions. more
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City Council in Philadelphia advances new rules for rentals
Philadelphia City Council has advanced legislation that would increase transparency in the rental screening process. more
CA offers universal basic income to state foster youth
The State of California offers a $1,000 monthly "universal basic income" for former foster youth. more
Wolf scuttles overtime pay increase to get more school funds
At the last minute in PA state budget negotiations, Gov. Wolf scuttled a commitment expand overtime eligibility in exchange for $100 million for the state's poorest schools. more
The Child Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
Many if not most Philadelphia families with children qualify for a new monthly payment of $250 or $300 per child starting in July. more
Center for Employment Opportunities supports returning citizens
The Center has been resilient throughout the pandemic, offering their workforce development services to individuals returning from incarceration to the Philadelphia community. more
DHS distributes $200 in pandemic relief for some foster youth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships that it placed on young people, Congress provided immediate relief in Pandemic Relief funds to young people who have experienced foster care. more
Economy League report weighs Philadelphia's living wage
In 2020, this figure—which is based on the minimum level of income an individual needs to afford the basics in our region—was $14.47 an hour. more
Advocates fight to restore funding for eviction prevention
“Are we going to return to the status quo, which was a crisis, or are we going to continue to work toward a more stable and just housing system for everyone?” more
New OHS work assistance program supports homeless
Help for the Hurdles, a new work-assistance program for people experiencing homelessness, launched in Philadelphia last Friday. more
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