Legislation

Council OKs Emergency Transfer of 10 Million Dollars to Fight City Poverty

Ten million dollars is being redirected from city coffers to tackle crushing poverty in Philly, with the money set to flow into local programs that provide food, housing, and job training for thousands of residents.

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City Council Approves Creation of Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund to Tackle Poverty Citywide

Low-income Philadelphians could get a much-needed financial boost under a new city program that would offer small loans, grants, and job training to help residents break the cycle of poverty. A proposed City Council measure aims to make it easier for affordable housing developers in Philadelphia to secure funding by streamlining the permitting process.

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Philadelphia Council Moves to Broaden EITC Eligibility for Non-Resident Workers Citywide

Thousands of low-wage workers from across the region could gain access to crucial tax credits under a proposed expansion that targets Philadelphia's estimated 80,000 non-resident employees. Many of these workers currently miss out on EITC benefits due to residency requirements.

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