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PA rebate program recipients to receive one-time bonus payment

Older and disabled Pennsylvanians who qualify for the state’s property tax and rent rebate program have been waiting for word on when they can expect their one-time bonus rebate to arrive. more

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PA insurers seek 7.1 increase in premiums for ACA insurance

Pennsylvania health insurers are proposing an average 7.1% increase in monthly premiums starting in January for the 375,000 individuals who get coverage through the state. more

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Health

PA Gov. Wolf unveils new child care tax credit program

Modeled after the federal child care tax credit program, this state-level child care tax credit program benefits working families with children in daycare who already qualify for the federal program. more

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Education

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Webinar explains the Housing First Philosophy

Join Housing First University (a part of Pathways To Housing PA) on August 24th at 12PM for training on the Housing First Philosophy. LSW/LCSW credit is available for those in participating states. more

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Workshops

City sees 20,000 evictions annually, new report shows

A report out of Philadelphia shines new light on the city’s eviction crisis. more

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Reports

Social Venture Partners Philly announces investments

Social Venture Partners Philadelphia has announced the awardees of its second investment cycle: Abolitionist Law Center, Why Not Prosper, and Collective Climb. more

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United Way

Report challenges claim of rise in juvenile violent crime

The research by The Sentencing Project reveals youth violent crime rates, in categories from murder to robbery, declined nationwide from 2019 to 2020. more

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Reports

Chesco 'point-in-time' count reports homeless decrease

The latest headcount shows a 23% decrease in homelessness over the past two years. more

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Reports

Financial assistance program available for trans youth

The Trans Youth Resilience Fund (TYRF) is a direct financial assistance program that puts money in the hands of young trans and nonbinary individuals to support their health, safety, and wellness. more

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Health