We’re Hiring a Youth Action Board Fellow!
Are you between the ages of 18-26? Join the Youth Action Board at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia! Youth…
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CLS is working to keep water rates affordable, and we need your help!
CLS represents the interests of Philly residential and small business customers as the ‘Public Advocate’ in water rate proceedings. Last…
To SSA: Report Race and Ethnicity Data So We Can Fight Racial Disparities in The Social Security System
We already know that due to differences in earnings over time and other factors, Social Security benefit amounts are lower…
New Report: Trends and Challenges in the Philadelphia Rental Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has made our nation’s ongoing housing affordability crisis more apparent, while also exposing how little we know…
Workers Sue Walmart for Violating Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Two Philadelphia workers have filed a class action against Walmart, alleging that the company regularly failed to…
CLS Is Open for Live Legal Help!
You can now get live help every weekday at Community Legal Services! We are open for live in-person intake at…
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…
Good News! More People Can Get SNAP (Food Stamps)!
Starting October 2022, Pennsylvania has increased the income limit to qualify for SNAP (food stamps). If you were denied before,…
New CLS Report Uncovers Glaring Inequities in the SSA System
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are critical lifelines for millions of people with disabilities. However,…
Proposed Regulations Threaten to Undermine Occupational Licensing Reform Law
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, the Pennsylvania General Assembly made a priority of approving Act 53, known…
Transition Paper: PA’s UC System Remains in Disarray and Is Not Prepared for a Recession.
Pennsylvania’s UC System No Longer Can Be Relied Upon to Serve Unemployed Workers. Traditionally, Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation (UC) system was…
Why We’re Proud: New Video from CLS
This video gives you a glimpse into the work CLS’s staff attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and other advocates do every…
Did You Get Unemployment Compensation During the Pandemic? Tips for Filing a New UC Application.
If you received Unemployment Compensation (UC) during the pandemic and now need to apply again because you lost your job,…
Extra SNAP is Ending: What You Need to Know
What Is Changing? The extra SNAP payment, officially called Emergency Allotments, has ended. Starting in March 2023, you will only…
Extra SNAP Benefits Are Now Available for All Pennsylvania Recipients
Extra SNAP benefits will be ending in February 2023!Extra SNAP, or emergency allotments (EAs) will be ending after February 2023.…
City Expands Right to Counsel for Eligible Philadelphia Tenants into Two Additional Zip Codes
Following the success of initial rollout, low-income tenants in 19134 and 19144 zip codes are now guaranteed legal representation when…
