CityLab offers resources and tips to address housing crisis
Worried about paying your rent or mortgage, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, renewing a lease, or getting housing assistance? These tips and resources can help. more
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City minimum wage is lowest among major US cities: Pew
The rate—which is also the federal minimum—is set by the state, and the city has no authority to change it. more
Fed research shows who is most impacted by COVID in Philadelphia
COVID-19-related business shutdowns have caused millions of Americans to file for jobless benefits in just two months. more
Summer youth employment program still enrolling jobseekers
For many young people, summer jobs are a critical first introduction to the world of work. more
Even before COVID-19, number of uninsured up in PA
The number of Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) adults without health insurance increased from 8.5% in 2015 to 11% in 2018. more
PCCY helps families get health insurance in many languages
All families in our region should be able access critical information during this health crisis to get the services and support they may need. more
Newly unemployed, uninsured may be eligible for public health coverage
Newly unemployed — and uninsured — individuals may be eligible for a plan through the federal marketplace, healthcare.gov. Others may have low enough family incomes to qualify for Medicaid.
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Douty Foundation releases $1.5m for COVID-19 relief
Two worker relief funds that The Douty Foundation is supporting with $500,000.00 each are the Philadelphia Worker Relief Fund and the PA Immigrant Relief Fund. more
City surveying agencies to assess rent crisis among unemployed
Are you being contacted by workers who are laid off, not eligible for unemployment insurance and seeking help with rental assistance? more
UAC: Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus
Federal, state, and local governments are working to respond to the growing public health threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19 . more
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