Since 2010, Broad Street Ministry has served as a kind of post office for people experiencing homelessness. Those who comes in can claim the ministry’s address as their own. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
The Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance is calling for a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights to extend workers’ rights protections to the more than 16,000 house cleaners, nannies, and caretakers working in Philadelphia. | From: AL DÍA News (Read more.)
A national nonprofit is breaking down barriers women face in getting effective birth control, which could also help lift them out of poverty. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
“Is it working?” A Generocity reader’s question–via our Broke is Listening series–prompts a look at OHS’ efforts to combat homelessness. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
The Broke in Philly collaborative is preparing a survey for the mayoral contenders and the dozens of candidates for City Council. Which of the three education questions below do you think is the most important to include in the survey? | From: The Notebook (Read more.)
Instead of letting extra meals go to waste, a Temple student uses his leftover “swipes” to buy food to share with people throughout the city. | From: Green Philly
Distrust of the city’s water is particularly pronounced among low-income minority and female residents, who are drinking bottled water at higher rates than their counterparts. Drink Philly Tap wants to deliver the message that Philly’s water is safer, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly than bottled water. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
In early March, Philadelphia Weekly spoke to nine women who tried to make Fernwood East a year-round women’s shelter or, at the very least, gain an extension. Of the 42 women who stayed at Fernwood East, 10 have secured Permanent Supportive Housing. | From: Philly Weekly (Read more.)
Malnutrition is “an under-recognized problem” that may be on the rise among the elderly here and throughout the country as hunger increases, according to the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) and other health professionals. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
The PHL Neighborhood Growth Project will “engage with community leaders, voters, and candidates in honest dialogue about the challenges facing the City of Philadelphia and advocate for an inclusive, pro-growth agenda as being key to needed solutions.” | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
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