Unlocking Benefits and Resources

What is a Public Benefit?

Public benefits, also known as social welfare or social services, are government-funded assistance programs that provide financial aid and services to individuals and families in need. They support low-income individuals, the elderly, the disabled, and children.
Benefit programs include food assistance, healthcare, and unemployment compensation. Their aim is to reduce economic disparities and ensure access to basic necessities.
Eligibility is based on factors like income, family size, and specific needs.

WE CAN HELP:

Benefit Application Assistance and Support
Unemployment Compensation Assistance and Advocacy
Employment Assistance
Utility Assistance
Match Savings Program

Contact us

Phone: (215) 454-6483 ext 920
Email: benefits@cwfphilly.org

Do you think you should be receiving unemployment benefits or Philadelphia public benefits and need to apply?

Or fill out the form below:

Benefits Available

  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Budgeting/Financial Counseling
  • Social Security (SSI)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • PECO Customer Assistance Program (CAP) Application
  • PGW Customer Responsibility Program (CRP) Application
  • PWD Tier Assistance Program (TAP) Application 
  • Utility Grant Assistance
  • Women Infants and Children (WIC)
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Emergency Food Assistance (TEFAP)
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • CHIP
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
  • Prescription Assistance (PACE)
  • Foreclosure Prevention (HEMAP)
  • Public Housing Authority (PHA) Assistance
  • PA 1000 Rent/Property Tax Rebates
  • Birth Certificate/Licensing
  • Child Care Subsidy (CCIS)
  • Legal Counseling
  • Re-Entry Assistance

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