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Save The Children: City among worst, NJ near the top in care for children

Children living in Philadelphia are among the most disadvantaged in America when it comes to nutrition, poverty, and related measures. New Jersey counties ranked among the top in the country. more

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Before COVID, poverty in Philadelphia was declining: report

“The pandemic has done massive financial destruction, particularly to lower-income groups." more

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PA opens first ACA health enrollment marketplace

Pennsylvania on last Tuesday debuted its state-based insurance marketplace, Pennie.com, which will give residents who buy individual health plans an extra four weeks to shop for 2021 coverage. more

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WIC waivers extended until September, 2021

The original nutrition waivers were set to expire on September 30th. more

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NJ offers childcare aid for families with incomes up to $75,000

Families ineligible for the NJ State Child Care Subsidy Program but who need care for their school‐age children because of remote learning eligible to apply for child care tuition assistance. more

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Philadelphia Community Corps offers 'deconstruction' services

The Philadelphia Community Corps, part of Philly Reclaim, is a Deconstruction nonprofit and provides an eco-friendly alternative to demolition. more

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City accepting applications for homeless programs through December

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is available now. more

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Women, people of color most impacted by pandemic recession

The recession caused by the coronavirus has hit Pennsylvania women and people of color particularly hard, as they are more likely to work in jobs that can’t be done remotely. more

YOACAP has openings for youth apprenticeship programs

YOACAP has several trade options like Carpentry, Finishing Trades Institute (FTI), Plumbing & Electrical that will help males and females gain entry into the building trade. more

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UAC celebrates successful summer youth employment program

The Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) is proud to share that we connected more than 700 teenage participants to over 100 local employers this summer. more

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