News & Events from January 2022

The Leaky Tap and the Butterfly Wing

People often talk about how social change can start with the single flutter of a butterfly’s wing: one little thing can lead to a chain reaction of massive change. At UESF, but we have our own butterfly’s wing: a single drip from a tap. We got our start back in 1983 with a contract to…Read More

Keeping our participants warm!

The Philadelphia Citizen wrote a great article about UESF focusing on our Oil program and Utility Grant Program to help keep Philadelphians warm:) CLICK HERE to check it out

A Virtual Veterans Day Commemoration

Join UESF at “A Virtual Veterans Day Commemoration” on November 11th from 2p to 5pm. Click this link to register. https://secure.everyaction.com/XDzGROyr8kKQ7pSAxA_udA2?fbclid=IwAR3vz_37jtWEluohWlfktoop4xMPphlvJPh-nZ5a9Ct6jtQaBWklIxbcvXg

Phase 2 Rental Assistance

Help with rent for Philadelphia residents affected by COVID-19. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30th https://phlrentassist.org/phase-2/

COVID-19 RESOURCES

GENERAL: COVID 19 Updates: https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ Guide to reopening: https://www.governor.pa.gov/process-to-reopen-pennsylvania/ Food Sites: https://www.phila.gov/food/#/ FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Workers Relief Fund: http://www.mayorsfundphila.org/initiatives/worker-relief-fund/?mc_cid=acd6b43ebd&mc_eid=087a65f94a Homeowners & Renter Assistance: https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-wolf-announces-protections-from-foreclosures-and-evictions-through-aug-31/ Free & Affordable Internet: https://clsphila.org/utilities/internet-access-covid-19/ MISCELLANEOUS: COVID-19 benefits Guide: https://www.phila.gov/media/20200706191426/COVID-19-Benefits-Finder.pdf Parks & Recreation Green Phase: https://www.phila.gov/2020-07-03-what-the-green-phase-means-for-parks-rec-sites/ Park Finder: https://www.phila.gov/parks-rec-finder/#/