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…
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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…
Family Advocacy: How Holistic Family Defense Helps Children Thrive
The conversation about child welfare is changing, both locally and nationally. While over 440,000 children are in foster care on any given…
Data Shows that Our Holistic Parent Representation Helps Kids Too
For decades, the Family Advocacy Unit at Community Legal Services has provided holistic family defense for parents involved in child…
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…
Get Ready, Get Set: PA Prepares for Clean Slate Implementation
In 2018, Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania signed the Clean Slate Act. With its signing, Pennsylvania became the first state
Philadelphia Shows Steady Progress Collecting Property Taxes While Also Helping Homeowners
Philadelphia’s tax one-year non-collection rate hit a low of 3.9% in 2017, according to a report out in February from…
Thomas K. Gilhool, founding lawyer at Community Legal Services, passes away at 81
CLS and the entire legal services and public interest law community mourns the passing of a brilliant, energetic, and visionary…
Cash Assistance Is Available for Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren!
If your grandchild is in your care and lives in your home, your grandchild or grandchildren can receive a cash…
We’re Hiring! CLS Is Looking for a Managing Attorney for Our Health and Independence Unit
CLS’s Health & Independence (H&I) Unit represents low-income families, survivors of domestic violence, immigrants, older adults, and people with disabilities…
Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF)
Updated 02/01/2021 Para información en Español The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund (PAHAF) provides up to $30,000 to help homeowners…
The Heavy Price for Restoring One’s Name: Court Debt Bars Record Clearing
Contact with the criminal legal system comes with a price tag that a growing number of Americans cannot afford to…
Support Legislation to Increase Energy and Water Access for Pennsylvanians
In 2023, over 330,000 Pennsylvanian households had their gas, electric, or water shut off because they could not afford to…
How To Participate in The 2023 Philadelphia Water Rate Case
The four 2023 Philadelphia Water Rate Case Public Hearings will by held at the following times by Zoom and Phone:…
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…
How to Prevent Water Shutoffs
This information was last updated on April 1, 2025. Download flyer with this information here. Raise Your Hand Program If…
