LGBTQ youth comprise 40 percent of youth experiencing homelessness in the United States, despite representing only 7 percent of the population. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years and counts the total population of people living in the country. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)
Commuters without a lot of cash to spare get hit hardest by SEPTA’s transfer fees, according to new research from the Pew Charitable Trusts. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
During Christmas 2014, Margaux Murphy was driving around her Port Richmond neighborhood and noticed how many people were experiencing homelessness. | From: Philadelphia Weekly (Read more.)
Pads and tampons are not covered by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, commonly known as food stamps, or other government programs to assist low-income families. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Temple University’s College Bound Academy, a program for Philadelphia high school students who are either homeless or involved in the foster care system, is designed to immerse participants in the college experience. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Applications to Mighty Writers, an educational nonprofit with course themes tailored to various Philly neighborhoods, surged more than 1000%. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
There seems to be a lot of funding available for small business “growth,” but what about those who have struggled to learn the business and need financial help to keep surviving? | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Resolve Philadelphia hosts a free event to answer all your small business questions. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)
Take a look at year one of the SEED Fellowship, which educates small-business owners on how to craft succession plans and convert to employee ownership. | From: Next City (Read more.)
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