What Might a $15 Minimum Wage Mean for Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is in the midst of an urban revival. In 2017, we experienced upticks in population and home sales and…MORE
Fair Wages for an Equitable Philadelphia
Close to 15,600 adults living in Philadelphia work full-time, yet live below the poverty line. At the national level, wage…MORE
Mayor Kenney and Several City Officials Provide Comments Against the Proposed Change to SNAP Program
PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney and members of his Administration joined thousands across the country in submitting public comments opposing…MORE
Turning Points for Children is opening a new Walk-In Resource Center at the Frankford Library
The Walk-In Resource Center at the Frankford Library (4634 Frankford Avenue) is person-centered one stop shop, where Turning Points’ social…MORE
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC CHARGE RULE RISK CHILLING EFFECT FOR IMMIGRANTS WHO USE PUBLIC BENEFITS
On October 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed revision to its longstanding public charge…MORE
CEO Applauds the Restoration of General Assistance
In July 2018, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reinstated General Assistance, a cash stipend that previously served as a lifeline for…MORE
Philadelphia Must Work Harder and Smarter to Combat Poverty
Friends: The Census Bureau has just released their annual poverty statistics for Philadelphia today, and it is clear that–despite progress–we…MORE
The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity Seeks Shared Prosperity Fellows
As a Shared Prosperity Fellow, you will serve as an ambassador for the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO)…MORE
CEO Seeks Data Manager
The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) is seeking a Data Manager. The Data Manager will be responsible for…MORE
America Saves Week
by Will Hall The City of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity (CEO), in partnership with America Saves and…MORE