UESF and the United Way partner to help federal employees still impacted by the shutdown
Funds are still available to help federal employees who fell behind on their bills. UESF partnered with the United Way to create an…MORE
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
OCEO issues a Request for Information (RFI) to Select a Benefits Access Center
The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (OCEO) seeks to identify community-based multi-service agencies with the capacity to connect low-income…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
CEO Seeks a Promise Corps College & Career Site Supervisor
CEO is seeking a Promise Corps College & Career Site Supervisor for program planning and implementation at two-three schools in…MORE