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Here are six ways to avoid eviction in Philadelphia

BY ZARI TARAZONA ON 09/03/2020

The SHARE Fall/Winter Program will begin Thursday, September 3rd and extend to October 31st at 19th & Susquehanna Ave.

Join MCAAM for the Next Community Listening Session

You talk.  We listen. 

Please join the Mayor’s Commission on African American Males (MCAAM) for our MCAAM Listening Session on September 10, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  We want to hear from you regarding the urgent concerns of Black men and boys in our community, and share our role in elevating them to Mayor Kenney.

General Election 2020: Important Deadlines & Information

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.Voting is one of the most important things U.S. citizens can do. Our city benefits when everyone makes their voice heard.Whether voters choose to vote by mail or at the polls, all voting options are safe, legitimate, and secure.This post below will cover how Philadelphians can:

  • Register to vote
  • Apply to vote by mail-in or absentee ballot
  • Turn in a mail-in ballot
  • Vote at the polls.

Remember, it is recommended that if you are sending any applications or ballots through the mail, make sure to mail them EARLY. October 19 is the deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania. October 27 at 5 p.m. is the last day for your county office to receive mail-in and absentee ballot applications. 

November 3rd is the day of the General Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As long as you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. Voted mail-in and absentee ballots must also be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

If you have any other questions, the Philadelphia City Commissioner’s website provides useful information for voters regarding upcoming elections. You can also visit VotesPA for any statewide updates and general information about voting in Pennsylvania. 2020 General Election Guide

Back-To-School Supports For Your Family COVID-19 has changed what “back to school” means for most Philadelphia students and their families. As classes resume, the City and partners have created new programs to support students’ learning and their families’ stability. Read the post below for resources that your family can use like: PHLConnectEDAccess Centers, Childcare for School-age,  ChildrenPHL preK Mental health supports, Support for familiesBack-To-School Support