NJ legislation seeks to combat exploitation of nursing home residents
A bill that aims to protect residents in long-term care facilities from being financially exploited is making its way through the New Jersey Legislature. more
Advocacy
Community Legal Services seeks a Youth Action Fellow (PT)
During the year-long paid fellowship, the fellow will work with CLS on advocacy, organizing and legal representation focusing on employment or SSI issues. more
Racial home ownership gap persists in Philadelphia
The home ownership gap between Black and white Philadelphians persists despite an uptick in the number of Black renters who are able to afford a mortgage, according to real estate giant Zillow. more
Campaign aims to register 2,024 new Black male voters by election
A recurring effort to increase voter turnout among Black men in Philadelphia seeks to register 2,024 new voters by November. more
Medical deportations are now illegal in City of Philadelphia
In December, Philadelphia became the first U.S. city to ban medical deportations. Two months after the new law went into effect, what does it mean for hospital policy? more
Local nonprofit helps girls involved in justice system
Since 2021, UnMask Youth Program has offered an array of programming and resources, as well as case management services, to females under the age of 18. more
Mural Arts, First Person Arts partner on raising suicide awareness
Mural Arts Philadelphia and First Person Arts have teamed up to put together two performances next weekend dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of suicide on communities. more
ECE 'Call to Action' seeks to connect systems, share what works
The Call to Action is to connect systems, work together, share what works and partner with one another to address any barriers to housing, education, and early childhood services. more
Organizations advocating for higher nonprofit pay to merge
Two of the leading organizations advocating for better pay and working conditions for our nation’s overworked, underpaid nonprofit workforce have announced that they were combining forces. more
Gauthier offers new legislation to protect low-income tenants, homeowners
Last week, Philadelphia City Council member Jamie Gauthier introduced a legislative package designed to protect low-income tenants and homeowners against displacement. more
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