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
Executive Director’s Statement on President Trump’s FY19 Budget Proposal
Statement on President Trump’s FY19 Budget Proposal President Trump released his FY 2019 budget proposal last week, which included cuts to…MORE
Next Shared Prosperity Roundtable – Historical Perspectives on Poverty in Philadelphia
January 2018 Shared Prosperity Roundtable: How Did We Get Here? Historical Perspectives on Poverty in Philadelphia This roundtable will build upon…MORE
Executive Director Mitchell Little Releases Statement on H.R. 1
Statement on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Today Mitchell Little, Executive Director of the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity…MORE
4th Annual Uniting to Fight Poverty Summit
4th Annual Uniting to Fight Poverty Summit One City, One Future: Building Shared Prosperity from the Ground Up November 30, 2017…MORE