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Chester County offers to replace SNAP supplies lost in hurricane

Recipients of SNAP benefits that lost food during a power outage, fire, or flood, including Hurricane Ida, may qualify for replacement benefits from the Chester County Assistance Office. more

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City seeks VISTA applicants for its Promise Corps program

Spread the Word: Philadelphia is Hiring College & Career Coaches for the 2021-22 School Year. more

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WPF funding supports access to employment opportunities

As our region continues to grapple with the public health and economic impacts of the lingering pandemic, it is a critical time to strengthen Philadelphians’ access to employment opportunities. more

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Study: Child tax credit lifted 3m children out of poverty in July

The first installment of the child tax credit lifted 3 million children out of poverty in July, according to a Columbia University study. more

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City courts' eviction ban remains despite Supreme Court's action

While the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium, the city courts’ eviction moratorium for some tenants will remain in place along with other city-backed protections for renters. more

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PA pandemic unemployment benefit program ends Saturday

State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation through federal pandemic assistance programs that those programs are about to end. more

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Agencies call for TANF upgrade in PA - first in a quarter century

A quarter-century after President Bill Clinton signed welfare reform into law, recipients and advocates say Pennsylvania’s interpretation of the law traps families in deep poverty. more

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The LGBTQ+ generational wealth gap: It's a real thing

The stereotypical view of a wealthy gay couple with no children and a sizable disposable income is just that: a stereotype. more

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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

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CDC extends eviction ban for most renters through Oct. 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a moratorium on evictions targeting areas of the country with high levels of COVID-19 transmission, covering about 90% of renters. more

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