fundingJul. 27, 2018 9:00 am
GreenLight Fund is bringing a new model of financial empowerment to Philadelphia
The venture philanthropy firm announced a $600,000 investment in Boston-based financial services nonprofit Compass Working Capital, in partnership with Clarifi and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
resultsJul. 26, 2018 2:16 pm
Pennsylvania is getting tighter regulations for recovery homes. Will they improve a faulty system?
In 2016, Bristol Township passed its own such ordinances. Here's what the impact and challenges have been, and why monitoring the places where people with addiction can recover matters.
fundingJul. 17, 2018 10:00 am
Place-Based Impact Investing 101: How local dollars can be deployed to benefit local communities
Wharton Social Impact Initiative's Sherryl Kuhlman and Nick Ashburn on CDFIs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and pay for success financing.
methodJul. 13, 2018 12:50 pm
How ReStore’s self-sustaining revenue model supports local housing in Philadelphia
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia CEO Corinne O'Connell explains the on-mission success of the nonprofit's social enterprise arm.
purposeJun. 11, 2018 10:25 am
It’s Disability Pride Week. Here’s how Philly could better serve its citizens with disabilities
Disability Pride Philadelphia Director Vicki Landers said the city is doing a few particular things well — but badly needs more accessible housing. Plus, a list of the week's events.
methodMar. 5, 2018 10:00 am
People of color are more likely to be denied a conventional home loan in Philadelphia
Soneyet Muhammad, Clarifi's director of community engagement, shares three ways to reduce the barriers to home ownership, especially for low-income residents.
fundingDec. 21, 2017 7:21 am
Philly’s poverty problem is also a housing security problem
Columnist Akeem Dixon talks with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia's Kathryn Fernandez about holiday giving and housing in the nation's poorest big city.
methodDec. 4, 2017 10:32 am
Philadelphia Tenants Union is taking on surprise evictions
The activist group is building a coalition to advocate for "safe, decent and affordable housing." Its first major campaign: "Good Cause" eviction legislation.
resultsJun. 5, 2017 12:49 pm
Philadelphia Assembled asks: What does a ‘just neighborhood’ look like?
The "Blueprint for a Just Neighborhood" project tackles gentrification and community engagement in South Kensington.
methodApr. 27, 2017 11:08 am
It’s National Reentry Week. Here are 4 policy solutions to help youth with criminal records
Why two Philly lawyers are calling for "bold policy reform."
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