CLS’S 35th Annual Bar Campaign is Live
This year ushers in the 35th anniversary for Community Legal Services’ Bar Campaign. That’s 35 years where Philadelphia area law…
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Did the County Assistance Office make a mistake? You can appeal!
Did the County Assistance Office make a mistake? You can appeal! What can you appeal? They cut off your benefits…
CLS Releases Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS), one of the largest and most respected legal services programs in the nation, congratulates…
CLS Files Lawsuit to Challenge Pennsylvania’s Childline Registry
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On August 10 parents, caregivers, and community organizations filed suit in the case of A.W. v. Commonwealth…
Report: Racial Disparities in Access to Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children
SSI for children is crucial support for families in need. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides critical financial support to people…
Clean Slate: Changing Lives by Sealing Criminal Records
In 2018, Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania signed the Clean Slate Act. With its signing, Pennsylvania became the first state
Celebrating 60 Years of Justice
About CLS’s 60th Anniversary For 60 years, CLS has led the way in Philadelphia-based civil legal aid and has been…
CLS BLOG: Automated Sealing in Action
Mr. Amos has a criminal record. Even though the charges against him were dismissed, they still remained on his record…
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…
CLS Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional General Assistance Cuts
This afternoon, Community Legal Services (CLS) and Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP) filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of almost 12,000 low-income…
CLS Is Open for Live Legal Help!
We have new hours as of February 2, 2026. Please see below for details. You can visit our Center City…
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…
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…
Court Orders Delay to New SNAP Time Limit Rule
A court order has delayed the start of a new rule for food stamps that would have left thousands without…
CLS and Morgan Lewis File Lawsuit Challenging Denial of Emergency SNAP Benefits for the Poorest Pennsylvanians
On July 16, 2020, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia(“CLS”) and Morgan Lewis filed a class action lawsuit against The United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) on behalf…
PA General Assembly Unanimously Expands Criminal Record Sealing By Removing Court Debt and Other Barriers
On Wednesday, October 21st 2020, the Pennsylvania General Assembly unanimously enacted House Bill 440 (Delozier, R-Cumberland, and McClinton, D-Philadelphia), a…
