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Month: March 2020

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As coronavirus cases rise, outreach workers respond to concerns among Philly’s unhoused residents

March 25, 2020

According to Mike Dunn, the city’s senior deputy communications director, the city is developing plans for housing should separating people who are sick and experiencing homelessness become necessary. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)

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Homeless Outreach Groups in Philadelphia Adjust Protocols Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

March 25, 2020

Organizations such as Project HOME and Covenant House Pennsylvania, which provide thousands of Philadelphians with temporary housing, food and health care, have been forced to adjust their outreach efforts. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia (Read more.)

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Woman Creates Temporary Food Pantry in Northeast Philly to Help Coronavirus Fallout

March 25, 2020

Piseitta Arrington set up a temporary food pantry in Northeast Philadelphia to help those facing unemployment during the Coronavirus pandemic. (Read more.)

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Philly small business owners can apply for immediate relief money from the city

March 25, 2020

The city is offering emergency grants and up to $100k in zero-interest loans. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

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Philadelphia to open a quarantine facility for people who can’t go home

March 25, 2020

Philadelphia officials plan to soon open a quarantine facility for people who cannot sequester themselves at home. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Foster kids left in limbo during Philly’s coronavirus lockdown

March 25, 2020

The shutdown of all Philadelphia government services deemed nonessential during the pandemic is worrying child and parent advocates, who see hundreds of foster youth potentially paying a price. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

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City revises its plan for Philly kids in need of meals during school shutdown

March 23, 2020

Philadelphia officials are revising their plans to distribute meals to children who are out of school during the coronavirus outbreak. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

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Hundreds of workers at PHL are being laid off amid coronavirus outbreak

March 23, 2020

Hundreds of low-wage workers at Philadelphia International Airport are losing their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak, according to the labor unions that represents them. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

El Fondo PHL COVID-19 tiene como objetivo ayudar a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro afectadas por la pandemia

March 23, 2020

Comenzará con 6,4 millones de dólares de financiación y proporcionará subvenciones para ayudar a hacer frente a los desafíos que plantea COVID-19. | Por: Al Día News Media (Read more.)

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COVID-19 and homelessness: As more tests become available, health care and outreach workers prepare for next steps

March 23, 2020

At Project HOME’s Stephen Klein Wellness Center, health care workers are encouraging patients to get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms like a dry cough or fever. | From: Kensington Voice (Read more.)

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