City to protect 100k water customers from shut-offs
Water service to more than 100,000 Philadelphia households will be protected when shut-offs resume in July for the first time in two years. more
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National study on roots of gun violence includes Philadelphia
As community leaders and officials work to slow rates of gun violence, a few residents-turned-researchers are digging into the root causes of the crisis in hopes of shedding light on solutions. more
Three new grant opportunities in criminal justice arena
Four grant opportunities for programs addressing adult and youth criminal justice issues are available.
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Study: Black and White wealth gap worsened in pandemic
The gap between the wealth of Black and white Americans, one of the starkest benchmarks of inequality, is on track to widen substantially after the pandemic exacerbated wealth concentration: study. more
Stoneleigh convening focuses on youth in multiple care systems
The Stoneleigh Foundation and Georgetown University's Center for Juvenile Justice Reform are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual convening. more
UWGPSNJ joins partnership to clear criminal records
As part of a citywide anti-poverty initiative, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is offering residents the opportunity to clear their criminal records for free. more
New digital tool to support mental health of LGBTQ+ youth
When it comes to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth, resources are not always abundant in places like schools or community centers. more
Extension of school meals program over summer sought
Democrats in Washington are negotiating a $3 billion deal to extend free school meals for 90 days over the summer. The federal program that provides waivers for these meals expires on June 30. more
Collaboration seen as key to success of gun violence programs
Researchers have lifted up the “collective impact model” – the idea that multiple groups combining their resources will make a bigger dent in a problem than organizations working separately. more
City to participate in new national community safety initiative
The National League of Cities has announced the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative in response to upticks in violence in some cities and the need for coordinated local response. more
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