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November 7, 2019
Nonprofit Partners Collaborate with Councilmember Helen Gym to Bring Right to Counsel Legislation to Philadelphia
A new bill addressing tenants’ right to counsel in eviction cases was brought to hearing in City Council this month. The bill, aptly named the “Right...
October 30, 2019
Spring 2020 Internship Applications OPEN
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is looking for Development & Communications Interns for Spring 2020. Deadline to apply for Development &...
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October 28, 2019
Nonprofit Partners Work to Reinstate PA General Assistance
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court recently heard arguments regarding the removal of a cash assistance program, known as General Assistance. The...
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October 8, 2019
Celebrating our Partners and the Public Interest Community
By Leslie E. John, partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, and president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Two years ago the Philadelphia Bar Foundation...
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October 7, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Public Interest Law Center
Public Interest Law Center (PILC) advocates for the advancement of civil, social, and economic rights for underprivileged communities in the...
Support Center for Child Advocates
September 17, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Support Center for Child Advocates
Since it's incorporation in 1977, the Support Center for Child Advocates has worked to advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect with the goal...
LCD Staff visiting with a client
September 13, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD)
Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) provides free civil legal services to low-income people with disabilities and the deaf and hard of hearing in...