The threat of foreclosure has long haunted Lisa Mackenzie. For the last four years, she has maneuvered through bankruptcy while also struggling to enter a…
Category: Issues
PUP’s focus on addressing the needs of the poor extends beyond finding jobs. There is a significant need in Philadelphia for commuter options for Philadelphians without access to a personal vehicle who work in outlying suburban locations. For those workers, PUP is involved in organizing vanpools.
The housing crisis continues for many middle and low-income families and PUP has been instrumental in helping families keep their homes.
The underlying cause of poverty, homelessness, limited access to high-quality health care is the lack of good jobs. That is why PUP is involved in the fight to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania.
Low unemployment isn’t worth much if the jobs barely pay
“…53 million workers ages 18 to 64—or 44% of all workers—earn barely enough to live on. Their median earnings are $10.22 per hour, and about…
First Time Homebuyer Workshops / Homebuyer Assistance
Up to $10,000 to assist first time homebuyers for down payment and closing costs -You must be a first-time homebuyer or a buyer who has…
Family with seven children facing foreclosure due to PHFA lien policy
This woman with seven children, facing foreclosure, worked out an affordable loan modification in the city’s Foreclosure Diversion program. She made her payment of $660…
Philly lawyers, residents lobby for policy change to make it easier to save homes in foreclosure
Save Our Homes Coalition press conference today to demand that the PA Housing Finance Agency stop forcing homeowners facing foreclosure to clear liens on their…
Pa. agency that helps make homes affordable criticized for rule that forces some owners out
Save Our Homes Coalition press conference to demand that the PA Housing Finance Agency stop forcing homeowners facing foreclosure to clear liens on their homes…
Suburbanites benefited from Philly’s post-recession job growth more than city residents, report says
Half of moderate and low income Philadelphians do not have cars and have great difficulty reaching better paying suburban jobs. That is why PUP created…
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…
Don’t discuss minimum wage, GOP speaker tells Dems during Pa. budget debate
WHYY By Katie Meyer, WITF June 26, 2019 Read the story on WHYY The state House passed the main spending bill for its proposed budget Tuesday…