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…
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.
PUP Director John Dodds being interviewed on NBC 10
PUP Director John Dodds being interviewed on NBC 10 on the massive increase in unemployment. March 24, 2020 Click on the image to play the…
50,000 unemployment claims in Pennsylvania over last 2 days
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s Department of Health is working on a plan to open public testing sites for the coronavirus, as more services shut down and…
First Time Homebuyer Workshops are temporarily suspended
Effective March 18, 2020, DHCD, along with other City offices are closed. Please note that the City is no longer accepting Philly First Home Grant…
Philadelphians facing foreclosure get a reprieve
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…
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…
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…