Congress to take up proposal to renew federal eviction ban
Lawmakers in Washington have introduced legislation that would give the Department of Health and Human Services the authority to create federal eviction moratoriums. more
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Report urges Congress to act on older youth foster care crisis
Tomorrow, thousands of young people across the nation are at risk of aging out of foster care and being cut off from supports and services. more
Hunger Coalition's Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14th
Support the Coalition Against Hunger’s work to end hunger at the Night to Fight Hunger Gala on Oct. 14. Don’t miss this great outdoor event at the beautiful Mann Center for the Performing Arts! more
Children First plans virtual Give Kids Sight Day on Oct. 9th
Children First is sponsoring a virtual Give Kids Sight Day, geared towards kids who did not have or did not pass an eye screening this year and who do not have health insurance. more
Bread & Roses offers second round of neighborhood grants
Bread and Roses Community Fund has announced that it is now accepting applications for the second round of the Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund. more
Home ownership continues decline in city: Economy League
Home ownership rates have been steadily declining since 2006, according to the Pennsylvania Economy League. more
Some LIHEAP applicants can apply one month early
Recipients that received a LIHEAP preseason registration number for the 2021-2022 season will be able to submit their applications on COMPASS beginning September 13, 2021.
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Chester County offers to replace SNAP supplies lost in hurricane
Recipients of SNAP benefits that lost food during a power outage, fire, or flood, including Hurricane Ida, may qualify for replacement benefits from the Chester County Assistance Office. more
PCCD offers $24m for violence intervention and prevention
PCCD has announced the availability of up to $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention funding for grants and technical assistance to address community violence throughout the state. more
Report: Food insecurity rising, especially for Blacks, Latinx
More American families, especially Latinx and Black families, experienced food insecurity last year amid the pandemic, rising to 21.7 percent in 2020 from 19.1 percent in 2019. more
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