Women's Community Revitalization Project

A new report from the Reinvestment Fund puts the spotlight on what many Philadelphians already know: Black renters are more than twice as likely to face eviction. https://www.inquirer.com//black-renters-eviction-white-ten

Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities member and Women's Community Revitalization Project Executive Director Nora Lichtash explains how transferring city owned vacant land to community control will help Philadelphia's affordable housing crisis https://www.facebook.com/EricMoody6abc/posts/249939613314572

To solve Philly’s affordable housing crisis, the city must rethink how it manages vacant land. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, Councilmember Kendra Brooks, Councilmember Derek Green and Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez agree. https://www.phillytrib.com//article_c6f03f90-dbdb-566e-a0e

We are a proud member of Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable Communities - a coalition that is calling on City of Philadelphia Government leaders to transfer vacant city-owned land to community groups. https://www.inquirer.com//vacant-land-philadelphia-afforda

The pandemic caused unemployment for thousands of Philadelphians who rent and now they face the added problem of fluctuating federal and local assistance. https://www.inquirer.com//unemployment-renter-burden-phila

In addition to affordable housing, low-income households need wages that can sustain their families. This bill would allow local counties like Philadelphia - to raise the minimum wage as needed. https://whyy.org//pa-lawmakers-workers-link-minimum-wage-/

Helpful information about how to check the status of your ballot. Don’t forget to request your mail in ballot ASAP if you haven’t already, the deadline is Oct. 27 OR make a plan to vote in person! https://billypenn.com//pennsylvanina-ballot-tracker-quest/

Don’t forget to register for our final People University workshop TONIGHT from 6-8pm to learn what we'll be up to after the election and how you can get involved! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-university-2020-regist

Do you have a plan for how you’re going to vote? Check here for the locations where you can drop off your ballot in Philly: https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com//where-are-mail-i/2554979/

Our final People’s University Workshop is this upcoming Tuesday at 6pm. Register below to learn how to stay involved locally after the election to win more affordable, accessible housing. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-university-2020-regist

Check out this Q&A from the Inquirer that covers any questions you might have about voting by mail, or in person, in Pennsylvania. Make sure you are registered to vote by the October 19th deadline and request your ballot as soon as possible if you are voting by mail. https://www.inquirer.com//2020-election-pennsylvania-mail-

Governor Wolf has extended the deadline for COVID-19 relief housing. Renters and homeowners now have until November 4th to apply. https://www.delcotimes.com//article_0a395ef6-41f8-525c-aab

Pennsylvania has announced that naked ballots, ballots without the inner secrecy envelope, will be thrown out. If you are voting by mail, make sure you return your ballot with the secrecy envelope. Check out the story below to learn more. https://www.nbcnews.com//naked-ballots-explained-pennsylva

Today is the last day to apply for this round of rent assistance. If you lost income during COVID-19, check the link below to see if you quality for up to $1,500 per month to pay back rent. https://phlrentassist.org/phase-2/

Our organizing director, Emma Boorboor, will be appearing on Reality Check with Charles Ellison on WURD Radio this afternoon to talk about tonight’s People’s University Workshop. Tune into WURD Radio at 12 to hear their conversation and don’t forget to register for the workshop here if you haven’t already! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-university-2020-regist

According to Pew Charitable Trusts, 40% of Philadelphia households were cost-burdened in 2018, which means they spent 30% or more of their incomes on housing. This is unacceptable. https://www.inquirer.com//low-income-philadelphia-house-re

We’re one week away from our second People’s University workshop. Register now to learn more about mail-in voting and your rights. ASL interpretation will be provided.

Don’t forget to sign up for our second People’s University event on September 22 to learn more about mail-in voting and your rights. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoples-university-2020-regist

Research shows that the stability of student’s homes has a direct impact on their success in school. We need to take this opporunity to address housing insecurity and bring solutions to the table. https://www.inquirer.com//affordable-housing-philadelphia-

Here’s some helpful information about the upcoming election in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the ways you can vote this fall. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com//heres-how-pa-is-/2515837/