
Mar. 5, 2021 10:48 am
‘If you start to address the affordable housing issue, you will begin to address the poverty issue’
The Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities tackles the city’s housing crisis with its Land Justice Campaign.

Jan. 19, 2016 8:49 am
How the Housing Alliance of Pa. built an advocacy powerhouse out of ‘irrelevance’
After 14 years nurturing a diverse statewide coalition from the ground up, Executive Director Liz Hersh is leaving to lead Philadelphia's Office of Supportive Housing.

Dec. 28, 2015 2:59 pm
8 things to anticipate on the social impact front in 2016
It's looking to be a great year for making smarter impact — for the most part. Here's what's in store for Philadelphia.

Mar. 14, 2014 3:54 pm
Advocates Push for Swift Implementation of Land Bank
Advocates are hopeful that by the end of 2014 you will be able to locate lots like this one (located at 4th and Thompson in Lower Kensington) through an online database. It has been almost three months since City Council passed legislation forming a land bank in Philadelphia. Now, a leading land bank advocate, the […]

Mar. 7, 2014 10:54 am
News Links: Mayor Nutter announces budget proposal, Starr funds Philly schools, Philabundance clashed with regional hunger relief organizations
Mayor Nutter Announces 2014 Budget Proposal Mayor Nutter announced his annual budget proposal on Thursday. Some of the highlights include increased funding for Licenses & Inspections – in light of recent building collapses – and the highest capital budget since 2002. [Philadelphia Business Journal] Starr Fund-raises for Philly Schools Restaurant magnate Stephen Starr is using […]