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Month: June 2019

Housing

What does ‘Housing First’ mean? We ask Pathways to Housing PA to explain

June 27, 2019

The Housing First model focuses on people experiencing chronic homelessness — and on long-term housing retention and supportive services. | From: Generocity (Read more.)

Health

‘Not Going to Be an Overnight Thing’: New Report on Philadelphia’s Opioid Epidemic Shows Progress, Much Work to Be Done

June 26, 2019

A new report released Wednesday highlights some initial victories from the first eight months of Philadelphia’s plan to fight the opioid epidemic. Mayor Kenney and treatment advocates are eager for more progress. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Guest Commentary: The Path to “Less Poor”

June 25, 2019

In response to a recent Citizen article, the area’s chambers of commerce weigh in on their joint strategy to reduce the number of Philadelphians living in poverty. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Inside Broke in Philly

Resolve leaders among nominees for Billy Penn’s annual awards

June 24, 2019

Jean Friedman-Rudvosky and Cassie Haynes, Resolve’s Co-Directors, are nominated for “The Problem Solver” in the first annual Billy Penn Awards. (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Philadelphia City Council introduces Domestic Worker Bill of Rights

June 24, 2019

If passed in the fall, the landmark legislation will make Philadelphia the largest city in the U.S. to extend labor rights to domestic workers. | From: Al Día News (Read more.)

Health

LGBTQ-focused therapy center offers scholarships for transpeople of color

June 21, 2019

Lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are more than twice as likely as their non-identifying peers to experience a mental-health condition, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)

Income and Wages

The minimum wage is stagnant while more than half of Philadelphians struggle to make ends meet

June 20, 2019

A new report found that 55 percent of Philadelphians either experience poverty or economic hardship. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)

Community and Family

Father’s Day bailout: 10 Philly dads get to spend the holiday with their kids

June 20, 2019

Criminal justice nonprofit Frontline Dads is running its first bailout program specifically geared toward the parenting holiday. On Thursday, executive director Reuben Jones coordinated the release of nearly a dozen fathers from Philly jails. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Inside Broke in Philly

Small biz owners: How do you fund the hustle?

June 19, 2019

A lessons-packed special edition of Venture Cafe on July 18 will cover crowdfunding, design thinking and more related to accessing capital for small, new, creative and/or minority-owned businesses. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Half of Philadelphia households struggle to make ends meet

June 18, 2019

Roughly one in three Pennsylvania households struggle to afford life’s basic necessities, according to a report released Tuesday by the United Way. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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