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Recession & Support for Workers
John Groom at PUP workshop
John Groom listens during the recession workshop. "You are not alone with what's going on in our world," volunteer Deborah Jackson-Smith said.
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Apply Online: Unemployment Compensation

Benefits for Laid Off Workers
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Fact Sheet: If imports cost you your job you may be eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance

Report: Assistance for hard-pressed families is one of the best ways to preserve and create jobs

NEW! Job Coach Has Advice on Finding Employment

Most PA unemployed workers are currently entitled to 72 weeks of unemployment benefits under the EUC and Extended Benefits Program
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COMPASS is an online application for Pennsylvanians to apply for many health and human service programs.Unemployed workers can apply for Food Stamps and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and other programs at the Pennsylvania Compass link.
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Help for Mortgage Foreclosure

Call the Unemployment Information Center at
215-557-0822 for help if you are behind on your mortgage. Our housing counselors may be able to help you.

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Jobs

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We have a new address:
112 North Broad Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1510

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Health Center Action

PA Legal Aid Network honors PUP director, John Dodds with 2007 Excellence Award (video)

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Housing

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Link to Pennsylvania's Here To Help Web site

PA Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP)

FAQs on avoiding foreclosure (links to FHA website)
PA Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (HEMAP)
Federal Housing Administration Web site

 

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Health Insurance

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PUP t-shirts now available


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September 16, 2008 health care rally

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Upcoming Events

SE PA Health Access Network

Thursday, July 9
10:00 AM
PUP offices at 112 N. Broad Street,
11th Floor
Take the next step on the path to affordable health care for all
Read: Bill to expand Pa. health insurance spaks debate

2nd Annual Race For Jobs

Race for Jobs
Saturday, September 5
8:00 AM
Philadelphia Art Museum
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Commuter Options

PUP van pool

Currently there are 32 van and carpools in operation. PUPCO is pleased that in addition to our new partners, we have been successful in maintaining relationships with several companies who have found PUPCO to be a very valuable part of their operations.  Some of our appreciated relationships of over two years are with Synthes Inc., JOBS1USA/UHAUL, Quest Diagnostics, Hartford Insurance Company, and Rite Aid Pharmacy.  We also continue to provide transportation for welfare to work clients through the city’s EARN Centers.

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Commuter Options Press Coverage

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The Philadelphia Unemployment Project is a membership organization of low-wage workers and the unemployed. PUP has fought for jobs and for economic justice since 1975. We are also an unemployed workers center that helps people win unemployment cases, save their houses, and get access to health care.

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Spotlight on PUP

Interview on Radio Times about the Philadelphia Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program (audio clip)

Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Pilot Program

April 1, 2008 protest against foreclosures

January 29, 2008 testimony on the housing crisis

PUP Slide shows

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Health Centers

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