Community and Family – Broke in Philly

Grupos de derechos de los inmigrantes de Pennsylvania lanzan un fondo para los inmigrantes en medio de COVID-19

May 29, 2020

Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de Pensilvania orientadas a los derechos de los inmigrantes están imitando a California con un fondo propio para inmigrantes. El Fondo de Ayuda al Inmigrante de PA comenzó con una donación de 500.000 dólares de la Fundación Douty de Filadelfia y ahora cuenta con más de 40 organizaciones de todo el estado que reúnen donaciones para el esfuerzo. | Para: AL DíA (Read more.)

Heat adds deadly risks to coronavirus pandemic in Philly

May 28, 2020

As with heat, low-wage workers and communities of color have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Without safeguards against the heat in place, the compounding risk factors could lead to an increase of fatalities within these vulnerable communities, epidemiologists say. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Is summer camp a go this year? For parents and operators, it’s complicated

May 20, 2020

As states consider reopening, many parents are left wondering whether their children will have ways to socialize and if camps will be an available form of child care. | From: WHYY (Read more.)

Philly Playstreets program gets a pandemic makeover

May 20, 2020

With public pools not opening and access to recreation centers limited because of the coronavirus pandemic and budget cuts, the city wants to expand the Playstreets initiative to provide more spaces for kids to play and get fed. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)

Mayor Jim Kenney’s new budget proposes only $500,000 – gutting legal representation of and support for tenants facing eviction in the midst of a pandemic.

May 20, 2020

SEPTA wants to move forward with a plan to provide a free transfer with every trip and offer $1 fares for children starting July 1 as part of an effort to aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)

Restauranteros de South Philly distribuyen alimentos para satisfacer las necesidades culinarias de familias latinas

May 19, 2020

Siete restaurantes latinos del sur de Filadelfia, junto con residentes del vecindario y otros dos negocios, coordinaron la distribución de 350 bolsas de comida. Los paquetes de alimentos incluían alimentos que favorecen los hábitos de comida y las prácticas de cocina que usan estas familias latinas en sus casas. | Por: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Coronavirus stimulus checks sent to dead people. Do families have to send the money back?

May 19, 2020

During the last month, the Internal Revenue Service has paid out more than $207 billion in Economic Impact Payments to individuals. But the CARES act was written so quickly that no one bothered to ensure that money wouldn’t be sent to the dead. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)

Hey, Philly Parents: You Can Get a Free Crib from the City

May 19, 2020

Great news, parents! You can get a free Pack n’ Play crib delivered right to your door (contactless, of course), thanks to the Department of Public Health. The offer applies to any Philadelphia resident who is at least 30 weeks pregnant or has a baby under the age of one. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)

For single parents, Mom’s House is a helping hand, not a handout

May 15, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about half of teen mothers go on to earn a high school degree by age 22. Their children are more at risk for health problems and lower school achievement: They tend to drop out of high school, give birth as a teens, be incarcerated at some time during their adolescence and face unemployment as young adults at a higher rate than others.| From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

Philly considers expanding Playstreets, opening streets for recreation

May 14, 2020

This summer will be challenging for many, as public parks, pools and recreation spaces will only open when it’s safe, with reduced hours and limited access. Staying active during this summer is going to be hard for youth — and especially for working parents. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)