The stimulus bill that was agreed to last night adds $600/week to anyone who is on unemployment compensation. It provides a 13 week extension to…
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Tuba Skinny Fundraiser is a Success
The Tuba Skinny concert that PUP organized was a smashing success. Over 450 people attended the concert and dance at the Commodore Barry Club in…
Program that helps seniors keep their homes expands to gentrifying neighborhoods
PUP is part of this program to help seniors facing problems with their real estate taxes. Our housing counselors work to educate and advocate for…
Rally to Save Hahnemann
Closing Hahnemann could deprive some struggling neighborhoods of a key safety net Philadelphia Inquirer PUP supporting the fight to save Hahnemann Hospital, a major provider…
Program gives relief in paying back taxes
The Philadelphia Tribune By Michael D’Onofrio Published: May 8, 2018 Read the story on The Philadelphia Tribune The manila envelope arrived in January: The city was…
A HEART WARMING STORY
September 14, 2018 PUP With the Sheriff already taking her furniture to the truck, PUP was able to halt a foreclosure for Tanesha Walker and…
City Funds Commuter Options to provide reverse commute assistance to inner city Philadelphians
The Philadelphia Unemployment Project announced that the recently passed City Budget contained an appropriation to cover matching funds for Commuter Options’ PennDOT grant. While not…
Getting city workers to suburban jobs is tough. A program trying to help is under threat
City Council member Cherelle Parker speaks at a news conference to encourage support for a car pool service to connect city workers with suburban jobs.…
PUP begs for a scrap of funding for its vanpool program for reverse commuters
By Jim Saksa Published: May 30, 2018 Read the article on PlanPhilly The Philadelphia Unemployment Project rallied for support at City Hall Wednesday morning, hoping…
Protecting the Safety Net
PUP is leading the Save Our Safety Net Campaign in Pennsylvania. The Safety Net, created to protect the most needy and vulnerable Americans, especially during…