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Month: July 2019

Housing

New Philly ‘Host Home’ program aims to slash LGBTQ youth homelessness, shelter costs

July 26, 2019

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.)

Civic and Community Engagement

2020 U.S. Census: 8 Things You Need to Know

July 26, 2019

The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years and counts the total population of people living in the country. | From: NBC10 (Read more.)

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Study: SEPTA transfer fees hit low-wage commuters the hardest

July 25, 2019

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.)

Housing

Margaux Murphy is a supreme level of selflessness rarely seen – especially in Kensington

July 25, 2019

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.)

Housing

After learning some teens use socks for their periods, Mount Airy woman started delivering free pads and tampons

July 24, 2019

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.)

Education

How do the most vulnerable Philly teens get to college? This program helps them reach higher.

July 24, 2019

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.)

Education

‘Alexa, wake me up for camp!’: Philly summer writing program bursting at the seams

July 22, 2019

Applications to Mighty Writers, an educational nonprofit with course themes tailored to various Philly neighborhoods, surged more than 1000%. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

Income and Wages

How can established small businesses — not startups — get access to capital?

July 17, 2019

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.)

Income and Wages

The Citizen Recommends: Funding the Hustle

July 16, 2019

Resolve Philadelphia hosts a free event to answer all your small business questions. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)

Income and Wages

Can Employee Ownership Preserve Legacy Businesses in Communities of Color?

July 15, 2019

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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    June 12, 2023
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    June 8, 2023
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