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:…
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How Is That Legal? A new podcast from CLS
How many times have you encountered an injustice that shocked you so much that you wondered, “How in the world could…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
File for a Stimulus Payment NOW Even if You Don’t Normally File Taxes!
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you should file for a stimulus payment right away. You could get money…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Don’t Let USDA Take Food Away from 3.1 Million Americans – Including over 100,000 Pennsylvanians.
Families Should Be Able to Take a Raise, Work More Hours, or Save for a Rainy Day Without Risking Losing their…
Did you lose a job or work hours during the coronavirus crisis? You might be eligible for emergency cash assistance from Pennsylvania.
Deadline Extended to July 12! Starting May 11, 2020, the Department of Human Services will accept applications for its new…
