Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Social Security Administration Should Halt All Pending Regulations
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the U.S. workforce, leading to record levels of unemployment. While some people will return to…
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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…
Spring is Coming: Here’s How to Keep Your Utilities On
Each year, residential Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) and PECO customers are protected from utility shut offs by the winter moratorium.…
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…
Social Security/SSI Overpayments and Waivers Toolkit
This toolkit, which includes the powerpoint below, gives important information about Social Security Overpayments and Waivers. To view the toolkit,…
Report: Preventing Wasteful and Inequitable Consultative Examinations in Social Security Disability Claims
Today, advocates from New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG), the Urban Justice Center (UJC), and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia…
Federal Court Issues Order Stopping USDA from Denying Emergency SNAP Benefits to the Poorest Pennsylvanians
Great news! CLS and Morgan Lewis settled with the USDA, bringing $712 million emergency SNAP (food stamp) benefits to approximately…
New SNAP time limit starting April 2020 for Philadelphians aged 18-50 who are not working and not exempt
Good news: a court has put a halt to the ABAWDs rule change. The rule will not be going into…
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.…
SNAP Skimming – What to Do If Your Food Stamp Benefits Are Stolen
IF YOU HAD YOUR SNAP BENEFITS STOLEN THROUGH A SCAM OR CARD SKIMMING, YOU CAN FILE TO HAVE YOUR FOOD…
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…
SNAP Fuels Pennsylvania
SNAP helps more than 2 million Pennsylvanians keep food on the table. Pennsylvania is stronger when families facing food insecurity…
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…
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,…
Gas and Electric Shutoffs Starting April 1, 2024 in Philadelphia
This information was last updated on April 16, 2024. Download flyer with this information here. If you live in Philadelphia…
Servicios públicos económicos para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica
PECO y PGW (las empresas de energía eléctrica y gas, respectivamente) deben ofrecer protecciones para los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica.…
