SKCP news, September 30th - October 6th
South Kensington Community Partners
Philly Spring Cleanup Fall Edition Has Been Postponed To Saturday, October 8th
*** Due to the weather forecast Philly Spring Cleanup Fall Edition has been postponed to next Saturday, October 8th ***
Come out and join us for The Fall Edition of Philly Spring Cleanup. Our home base will be SKCP's Soak It Up Adoption site - the rain garden at North American and Master Streets. We'll be there with tools and supplies, coffee and treats, and a list of group projects throughout the neighborhood where you can lend a hand.
To volunteer give us a call at 215-427-3463 or email rstanton@southkensingtoncommunity.org
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Disputing Your Philadelphia Property Tax Assessment
PhillyMag.com has put together a very helpful guide for homeowners who are looking to challenge their property tax assessment. There is still time left, but you must act fast. Read the full guide here.
Free Legal Help By Community Legal Services
Home Ownership Help
- CLS provides legal advice to homeowners who have disputes with their home repair contractors or are considering borrowing money to pay for repairs.
- CLS provides legal advice to homeowners who have disputes with their mortgage company or are facing a mortgage foreclosure.
- CLS helps Philadelphia residents who are struggling with their property taxes. They can often help homeowners qualify for affordable payment agreements or other programs that will save their home from being lost at sheriff sale for unpaid property taxes.
Public Benefits Help
- If you apply for cash assistance and are turned down, CLS can help you appeal to the county assistance office. Their advocates can also help you regain benefits if they change or are cut off.
- CLS represents people who have legal problems getting or keeping Medical Assistance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
- CLS helps people with serious disabilities qualify for and keep Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Criminal Records Help
- CLS can assist individuals who cannot access public benefits due to a criminal record and determine eligibility for criminal record clearing.
- CLS represents people to help them clear up their records through the expungement, sealing, and pardon processes. CLS also advises people about whether they have or will benefit from automated record sealing.
- Individuals with criminal records may owe court fines, fees, or costs on their cases, which can prevent record clearing. CLS can help waive or reduce debts when possible, and negotiate affordable payment plans.
For more info on Community Legal Services and all of the services they offer. Give them a call at: 215-981-3700 or visit: https://clsphila.org/
Philadelphia City Commissioners gave poll workers a significant raise. The raise increased the base rate for poll workers to $200. The take-home pay for a poll worker is now $250 per Election Day due to a required training session.
Click here for more info on becoming a poll worker