methodJan. 27, 2021 6:59 am
Here’s how gig workers can file for unemployment benefits and get the extra $300
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance — commonly known as PUA — has returned, after the CARES Act program had expired at the end of December.
purposeSep. 11, 2020 1:22 pm
Here’s an up-to-date guide to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and other benefits in PA
Julia Simon-Mishel, of Philadelphia Legal Assistance's unemployment compensation division, has more advice on how gig workers can apply for benefits during COVID-19.
purposeJun. 29, 2020 12:54 pm
Former and current Penn students launch ‘I Lost My Job To Coronavirus’ website
Since April, the free platform has allowed folks to apply for jobs, track unemployment numbers and connect with other people who are unemployed due to the pandemic.
purposeMay 14, 2020 8:00 am
12 answers to questions self-employed and gig workers have about PA’s Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Generocity contributor Alyssa Biederman gets all the crucial information from Julia Simon-Mishel of Philadelphia Legal Assistance.
methodOct. 13, 2016 12:51 pm
Explore unemployment rates in Philly neighborhoods using this tool
It's currently in beta, but National Equity Atlas' new map allows users to compare unemployment rates in neighborhoods across the country by race and ethnicity.
methodAug. 1, 2016 11:25 am
Jim Kenney, take note of how these 3 mayors solved their cities’ biggest problems
John Fetterman, Alex Torpey and Lovely Warren discussed how they curbed the most pressing problems in their communities at a recent panel about innovation in local government.
resultsMar. 16, 2016 12:35 pm
The city’s new fair hiring law is a big deal. Here’s why
Ban the Box is a big step in the right direction, but there's still lots of work to be done.
methodFeb. 29, 2016 9:33 am
Why food deserts require more than just supermarkets
They're also education, healthcare and employment deserts. UpLift Solutions takes a holistic approach to alleviating distress in those communities.
methodJun. 30, 2014 12:53 pm
West Philly Job Training Program Set to Grow
Two years ago, after being laid off from his job as a court reporter, 24-year-old Michael Benson was brooding in his Overbrook kitchen when his mother called — she had heard about a new program connecting neighborhood residents to local jobs — the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. Benson applied and was accepted into the program, […]
peopleJun. 13, 2014 11:01 am
Pew Charitable Trusts Announces $7.34 Million in Grants for Vulnerable Adults
Last week Pew Charitable Trusts announced $7.34 million in grants for 45 local organizations working with vulnerable adults. The 45 organizations selected serve those struggling with homelessness, mental health issues, and extended periods of unemployment. The grants range from around $100,000 to $300,000. The largest grant by a wide margin went to Project HOME for its comprehensive […]
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