Donations slowing for city's 'community fridge' network
After an explosion in mutual aid efforts during the pandemic, there are almost 30 of these mini mutual aid centers in operation around the city. more
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9th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event set
The Fabulous Greaseband, a seven-member nostalgic dance-party band, will bring their rock ‘n’ roll party to Pottstown on Saturday, September 25, for the 9th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event. more
Study: Child tax credit lifted 3m children out of poverty in July
The first installment of the child tax credit lifted 3 million children out of poverty in July, according to a Columbia University study. more
City courts' eviction ban remains despite Supreme Court's action
While the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium, the city courts’ eviction moratorium for some tenants will remain in place along with other city-backed protections for renters. more
In Chesco, call 2-1-1 to obtain emergency rental, utility help
Those facing challenges in paying rent and utility bills during the pandemic can receive help through the Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program. more
PA pandemic unemployment benefit program ends Saturday
State officials are reminding Pennsylvanians receiving unemployment compensation through federal pandemic assistance programs that those programs are about to end. more
Bill would increase options for responding to youth homelessness
Transitional housing programs are seen by backers as critical, filling a gap at a key point in the lives of the country’s 4.2 million unaccompanied homeless youth. more
Food insecurity higher among LGBT adults: Census analysis
LGBT adults living in the U.S. are nearly twice as likely to experience food insecurity as non-LGBT adults, according to new survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau. more
ManUpPHL issues an immediate 'call to action' on violence
In response to the rampant gun violence in Philadelphia, ManUpPHL hosted an urgent anti-violence call to action and rally to recruit volunteers in the City Hall Courtyard. more
Agencies call for TANF upgrade in PA - first in a quarter century
A quarter-century after President Bill Clinton signed welfare reform into law, recipients and advocates say Pennsylvania’s interpretation of the law traps families in deep poverty. more
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