Pro Bono Spotlight: Lanique Roberts
The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Bar Reporter has a special #probonospotlight this week! Click here to read about Lanique Roberts’s path…
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SNAP and LIHEAP During the Government Shutdown
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are both halted because of…
Complying with SNAP Work Requirements in Pennsylvania
Starting September 1, 2025, many Pennsylvanians will only be able to get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years unless…
How to Help PA Families Keep SNAP
In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) into law, but you can help…
Medical Providers Can Help Patients Keep Their SNAP
What Healthcare Providers Need to Know about SNAP Medical Exemptions: In July, the federal government signed devastating cuts to Medicaid…
Many Immigrants Will Lose SNAP
Many Immigrants Will No Longer Be Eligible for SNAP If you or someone in your family is an immigrant and…
SNAP Rules in Pennsylvania are Changing!
The federal budget reconciliation bill, which became law in July 2025, included devastating cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. CLS has…
Work Requirements Are Coming for Many People on SNAP. Take Action to Keep Your Benefits!
Starting as soon as September 1, 2025, many adults will need to work 20 hours a week to keep their…
Mantua Powelton Family Home Project
The boundaries of the Mantua Powelton Alliance Service Area are approximately Mantua Avenue to the north, 40th Steet to the…
Congressional Bill Would Take Away Health Care from 600,000 Pennsylvanians
Congress’ budget bill will result in almost 600,000 Pennsylvanians losing health insurance and cost Pennsylvania billions of dollars. The bill…
Hundreds of Thousands of Pennsylvanians Could Lose SNAP if House Bill Becomes Law
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a bill that make the largest cuts to the Supplemental…
Pennsylvania Needs Medicaid and SNAP
Medicaid and SNAP strengthen Pennsylvania families. About 40% of all Pennsylvania children rely on Medicaid to access health care, along…
Medicaid and SNAP Keep Seniors and People with Disabilities Healthy
Access to timely medical care and healthy food is a matter of life and death for people with chronic health…
How To Participate in The 2025 Philadelphia Water Rate Case
The four 2025 Philadelphia Water Rate Case Public Input Hearings will be held at the following times: Tuesday, April…
CLS Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Fair Workweek
Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law turns five years old on April 1st! As we celebrate this important milestone, CLS is thrilled…
Navigating UC Appeals Delays
Currently, the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefit system is experiencing long delays in handling appeals from denials of UC benefits.…
