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Philadelphia’s one-stop shop to find free food across the city during COVID-19

May 6, 2020

The city recently unveiled a website that provides a database for all Philadelphians need to know about getting free food (and where) amid the coronavirus shutdown. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

Civic and Community Engagement

¿Necesita dinero para mantener su pequeño negocio a flote? Aquí está una guía de cómo hacerlo.

May 6, 2020

Aquí hay algunos consejos de expertos financieros locales y de algunos dueños de negocios. | Por: WHYY (Read more.)

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Kensington church becomes second COVID-19 test site for underserved community

May 6, 2020

Earlier this week, a COVID-19 testing facility opened Kensington in a tent next to Rock Ministries, which is coordinating with Esperanza Health Center to provide walk-in testing Monday through Friday from 2-4 p.m. to people showing symptoms, healthcare and essential workers, people over 50, and people with chronic health conditions. | From: Philly Weekly (Read more.)

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Una victoria “histórica” para las 16.000 trabajadoras domésticas de Filadelfia

May 6, 2020

El 1 de mayo entró en vigor la Declaración de Derechos de los Trabajadores Domésticos de Filadelfia, que los protege contra el acoso, la discriminación y los despidos abusivos. | Por: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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Philadelphia’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights goes into effect amid a pandemic

May 6, 2020

On May 1, the Philadelphia Domestic Worker Bill of Rights went into effect, granting a once unheard population of the workforce a new reality and voice in the fight for a more equitable city for all. This bill has gone into effect in the middle of a pandemic that has essential workers scrambling to solidify their rights. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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Una Nueva Ley de Protección de Viviendas de Emergencia en Filadelfia

May 1, 2020

La legislación incluye seis proyectos de ley y una resolución presentada al Consejo Municipal el 1 de mayo. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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‘They got us panicking’: PA foster youth await any sign of help from Gov. Wolf

May 1, 2020

Each year, about 700 or more young people in Pennsylvania age out of the foster care system. Research shows foster youth who age out of the system without achieving the permanency of family reunification, adoption or guardianship face increased risk of experiencing poverty, homelessness, trauma and more. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)

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How a Philly Chef Is Using Tamales to Support Immigrant Workers During Coronavirus

May 1, 2020

In partnership with Lost Bread Co., Caballero came up with Proyecto Tamal, a weekly sale of tamales which she makes in collaboration with a different family each week. | From: Philadelphia Magazine (Read more.)

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Emergency Housing Protections Act proposed to help Philadelphia renters amid the COVID-19 shutdown

May 1, 2020

The legislation is a combination of six bills and one resolution designed to protect Philadelphia renters from losing their homes as the COVID-19 shutdown looks to continue for still an indeterminate amount of time. | From: AL DÍA (Read more.)

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How the coronavirus has upended the lives of people who have no safe place to quarantine

April 30, 2020

When coronavirus hit, the support systems for people experiencing homelessness crumbled virtually overnight. Food programs dwindled. Drop-in centers were forced to close their doors because patrons could not safely socially distance inside. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)

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ICYMI

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    June 13, 2023
  • The Philly area doesn’t have enough homes available for low- and middle-income buyers
    June 12, 2023
  • Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
    June 8, 2023
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    June 8, 2023

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