El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina y este año hay un nuevo programa federal permanente de nutrición infantil destinado a mantener a los niños alimentados durante los meses de verano cuando no hay clases: SUN Bucks (también llamado EBT de Verano). Los niños elegibles recibirán una tarjeta EBT que podrán usar para…
IF YOU HAD YOUR SNAP BENEFITS STOLEN THROUGH A SCAM OR CARD SKIMMING, YOU CAN FILE TO HAVE YOUR FOOD STAMPS REPLACED. *Note: The information on this page is specific to Pennsylvania residents Laws that protect credit and debit card users from fraudulent charges do not protect EBT cards. Over the last two years, across…
SUN Bucks (also called Summer EBT) is a new permanent federal child nutrition program aimed at keeping kids fed during the summer months when they are not in school. Eligible children will receive an EBT card that can be used to purchase groceries. The program will be run by the PA Department of Human Services,…
With the unfortunate closure of the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, CLS is hosting some information that was previously on the GPCAH site. Please see below. To find out how CLS can help with food assistance and other public benefits, please visit our Public Benefits Page. Resources SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) – A federal child…
In 2023, over 330,000 Pennsylvanian households had their gas, electric, or water shut off because they could not afford to pay – and nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians reported foregoing food, medicine, and other basic needs to keep up with utility costs.[1] Chapter 14 of the Public Utility Code creates unreasonable challenges for low and…
If your grandchild is in your care and lives in your home, your grandchild or grandchildren can receive a cash assistance grant of $205 a month ($316 for two children and $403 for three children) just for the grandchildren. Your income does not get counted. You can work or get social security or have savings.…
This year ushers in the 35th anniversary for Community Legal Services’ Bar Campaign. That’s 35 years where Philadelphia area law firms have stood together to advance access to justice for our neighbors who are struggling to get by. 35 years is more than just a number; it’s an important milestone that demonstrates that Philadelphia’s entire…
The policies of the Social Security Administration (SSA) to collect overpayments currently create serious hardship for people struggling to afford the basic necessities. There is extensive latitude within the Social Security Act for SSA to do a better job at waiving overpayments or making repayment less onerous for people with modest incomes, for the vast…
Last year, Philadelphia released new “assessments” of property values, which are used to calculate property tax bills. If your assessed value went up, your property taxes will, too. Based on the current tax rate, for every $10,000 in increased value, your yearly tax bill will go up by $140. If you think your…
L to R: Rachel Labush, State Rep. Rick Krajewski, PHFA Servicing Director Kate Newton, & PHFA Counsel Steven O’Neill CLS attorney Rachel Labush testified before the House Finance Committee in Harrisburg on June 13, 2023 in support of HB 291, a bill that would help homeowners avoid foreclosures and avoid losing their homes at sheriff…
