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South Philadelphia Community Fund

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A POVERTY
ACTION PLAN
INITIATIVE


It is the mission of the South Philadelphia Community Fund, stewarded by the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance formerly, Diversified Community Services and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia, to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by supporting families. Along with various partner organizations, we are providing a one-stop-shop for benefits to help families. The South Philadelphia Community Fund will serve clients in person and online providing access to benefits including housing counseling, educational workshops, direct financial assistance. This collaborative partnership is funded by the United Way’s PROMISE, an initiative to lift more than 100,000 Philadelphians out of poverty.

A POVERTY
ACTION PLAN
INITIATIVE


It is the mission of the South Philadelphia Community Fund, stewarded by the Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance formerly, Diversified Community Services and United Communities Southeast Philadelphia, to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by supporting families. Along with various partner organizations, we are providing a one-stop-shop for benefits to help families. The South Philadelphia Community Fund will serve clients in person and online providing access to benefits including housing counseling, educational workshops, direct financial assistance. This collaborative partnership is funded by the United Way’s PROMISE, an initiative to lift more than 100,000 Philadelphians out of poverty.

NOW BENEFITS


FREE TAX FILING SERVICE FOR WORKING FAMILIES:

Schedule an appointment at cwfphilly.org or call (215) 454-6483
Available Through – April 15th

SENIOR FOOD BOXES:
A reliable, monthly box to supplement your regular groceries with a variety of nutritious, shelf-stable products.

DIXON HOUSE:
1920 S. 20th St, Phila. PA 19146
Call: (215) 336-3511

HOUSTON CENTER:
2029 S. 8th St, Phila. PA 19148
Call: (215) 468-1645

NOW BENEFITS

FREE TAX FILING SERVICE FOR WORKING FAMILIES:
Schedule an appointment at cwfphilly.org or call (215) 454-6483
Available Through – April 15th

SENIOR FOOD BOXES:
A reliable, monthly box to supplement your regular groceries with a variety of nutritious, shelf-stable products.

DIXON HOUSE:
1920 S. 20th St, Phila. PA 19146
Call: (215) 336-3511

HOUSTON CENTER:
2029 S. 8th St, Phila. PA 19148
Call: (215) 468-1645

CHECK ELIGIBILITY HERE

PUBLIC BENEFITS

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

MEDICAID: Free State medical assistance that pays for health   care services for eligible individuals.

MEDICARE EXTRA HELP/PACE/PACENET: Prescription cost   assistance.

TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, also known   as Cash Assistance.

AND MORE!

NOW BENEFITS

FREE TAX FILING SERVICE FOR WORKING  FAMILIES:
Schedule an appointment at cwfphilly.org or  call (215) 454-6483
Available Through – April 15th

SENIOR FOOD BOXES:
A reliable, monthly box to supplement your  regular groceries with a variety of nutritious,  shelf-stable products.

DIXON HOUSE:
1920 S. 20th St, Phila. PA 19146
Call: (215) 336-3511

HOUSTON CENTER:
2029 S. 8th St, Phila. PA 19148
Call: (215) 468-1645


PUBLIC BENEFITS


LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
Benefit Denial Appeal Assistance.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION:

Financial Literacy workshops.
Financial counceling with bank partners.

 

HOUSING AND UTILITY PROGRAMS

HOUSING AND
UTILITY PROGRAMS

  • LIHEAP/CRISIS: Program to help pay heating bills.
  • Homestead Exemption: Tax relief program for homeowners.
  • PTRR (Property Tax/ Rent Rebate): – Provides rebates on property tax or rent.
  • Weatherization: Access to free weatherization and energy efficiency improvements to houses and rental units.
  • Grandom Oil Grant: (seasonal) provides emergency heating oil during the winter season.
  • CAP (PECO)/CRP (PGW)/TAP(PWD) – Utility programs to lower monthly bills and/or create payment arrangements.
  • Direct Financial Assistance: Assistance for utility, rent, and mortgage.

OTHER SERVICES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
Benefit Denial Appeal Assistance.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION:

Financial Literacy workshops.
Financial counceling with bank partners. 


OTHER SERVICES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE:
Benefit Denial Appeal Assistance.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION:

Financial Literacy workshops.
Financial counceling with bank partners.

 

 

Partners