Almost 4 million college students experience food insecurity: US
About 3.8 million college students experienced food insecurity in 2020. more
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Temple U policy brief highlights crisis in the social work workforce
Despite increasing demand for their services, an alarming shortage of agency-based social workers is forecasted in a new report.more
HUD to provide $3.5 billion to help people experiencing homelessness
HUD will provide more than $3.5 billion in competitive funding to homeless services organizations across the country for supportive services and housing programs for people experiencing homelessness. more
City Council expresses alarm at lack of support for homeless students
As Philadelphia prepares for the new school year, members of the City Council and others are putting serious pressure on the district to do more for students experiencing homelessness. more
SAMHSA celebrates 34th anniversary of American Disabilities Act
People with disabilities represent a significant portion of the U.S. population and constitute the largest minority group in the nation. more
BenePhilly sites remain open despite BDT closure
Even though Benefits Data Trust has closed, BenePhilly sites remain open throughout Philadelphia. more
Montco creates Food Policy Council to combat food insecurity
Food pantries across Montgomery County are facing a “crisis point” of increased hunger. more
Psychiatrist ratio in Philadelphia is 1 for every 1100 youth at risk
In Philadelphia, over 66,000 children are considered potentially at risk of having mental and behavioral disorders but there are only 60 qualified psychiatrists to provide treatment. more
Legislators fail to replace $3m in homeless student funds in budgets
The School District of Philadelphia will lose over $3 million of funding serving hundreds of youth it received under the American Rescue Plan to support homeless public school students by the fall.more
211 Helpline offers resources to combat violence prevention
A newly launched campaign is making a strong push to raise awareness over the summer months, a time of year when violence has historically risen. more
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