purposeOct. 14, 2019 8:00 am
Systems blocking people from self-sufficiency
The reality of losing public benefits due to achieving economically is frightening, but it is possible to navigate with preparation, says guest columnist David Griffith of Episcopal Community Services.
resultsOct. 12, 2018 11:49 am
BenePhilly is celebrating 10 years of increased access to public benefits by opening 6 new locations
Benefits Data Trust's eligibility-screening centers will open at four community schools and two city health centers in December.
methodDec. 6, 2017 11:50 am
A new SNAP form for Pennsylvania seniors got 50% more applications — but it’s not enough
It's now a lot easier for older adults and those receiving disability benefits to apply for food assistance. Why aren't more of them doing it?
resultsFeb. 13, 2015 11:31 am
Campaign for Working Families helps Philadelphia’s low-income residents get their taxes done for free
Last year, CWF helped people file nearly 18,000 tax returns and helped people receive $8.8 million in EITC.
purposeFeb. 4, 2015 1:12 pm
Philly, here’s your impact for January: OpenAccessPHL, #ReclaimMLK, Homeless Count and more
2015 started off with big movements and innovative new programs – check out these highlights from January: [listly id=”ZYy” layout=”magazine” show_header=”false” show_author=”false” show_sharing=”false” show_tools=”false” per_page=”25″]
peopleJan. 28, 2015 11:29 am
Weavers Way Launches New Food for All Program
Food for All is a discount program for lower income members at Weavers Way Co-op.
peopleDec. 16, 2014 12:29 pm
Shared Prosperity Roundtable Looks at Making Public Benefits Work for Families in Transition
A conversation about public benefits between nonprofits, city officials and members of the community.
peopleAug. 5, 2014 1:01 pm
BenePhilly Centers, at Six Locations Across City, Help Philadelphians Access Key Benefits
To help low-income Philadelphians maximize their access to federal, state and local benefits, the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity (CEO) recently led the effort to open six BenePhilly Centers, housed at nonprofits across the city. The initiative is a component of the citywide plan to fight poverty, Shared Prosperity Philadelphia, which was rolled […]
peopleJul. 23, 2014 2:03 pm
A LOOK AT Food Cooperatives
[metaslider id=29960] There are several kinds of cooperatives in Greater Philadelphia — housing co-ops, energy co-ops and credit unions, to name just a few — but food co-ops are perhaps the most well-known, in part due to the region’s growing local food and sustainability movements. The simple definition of a food co-op is a type […]
peopleMar. 12, 2014 10:44 am
Gov. Corbett Offers Additional Subsidies to Make Up for Federal Cuts to “Heat and Eat” Program
The Farm Bill, signed into law last month, cuts $8.6 billion from the SNAP program. Corbett and other state governors are working to reverse it, even if it means sustaining a program that is widely known to contain a loophole. The program, dubbed “Heat and Eat,” allows people who receive LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy […]
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