Harrisburg considers reinstating work requirements for job aid
Legislators in Pennsylvania's General Assembly are advancing legislation to reinstate work-search requirements for people claiming unemployment benefits. more
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US Treasury Dept. offers new aid rules after CDC order halted
The US Treasury Department has issued new rules intended to make it easier for tenants to benefit from the $46.5 billion in emergency rental aid being offered by the federal goverment. more
Penalties for unpaid water bills will resume May 1 for city residents
Don’t delay, apply for assistance today. more
MyFreeTaxes offers no-cost state and federal tax filing
This year, it is especially important to file your taxes or file for previous years in order to qualify for any federal stimulus payments. more
Chamber expands commitment to help minority businesses
Businesses across the region are making a commitment to increase opportunities for small, Black- and brown-owned businesses by partnering with buyers to establish procurement goals and strategies. more
United Way awards $1 million to expand access to tax help
Campaign for Working Families, Clarifi, Benefits Data Trust, and Community Legal Services will work to ensure residents maximize every tax credit and benefit available to them. more
Chester County updates pandemic rent assistance website
The additional resources can help Individuals and families in Chester County who are facing challenges in paying rent and utility bills brought on by the pandemic. more
Banks increase commitment to tackling the racial wealth gap
JPMorgan and Bank of America have increased their investment commitments by a total of $600 million in the first quarter of the year, targeting minority-owned underserved small businesses. more
Women facing unique hardship as a result of pandemic
In Pennsylvania, as in the rest of the country, working women have faced unique precarity and hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. more
City offers $500 to support people discharged from city prisons
The Office of Reentry Partnerships in the City of Philadelphia is offering $500.00 to support reentry from the Department of Prisons. more
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