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The Many Effects of Housing Discrimination on African Americans
A report from Brookings Institute found, “African Americans are disproportionately treated at health care facilities with the fewest technological resources, the most poorly trained professionals and least experienced clinicians serve predominantly black patient populations.” Public health reports show that racial residential segregation is a fundamental cause of health care disparities between Whites and Blacks. Socioeconomic status differences between races include employment and education, both of which affect health and a person’s ability to build wealth.
El Hueco: La Escasez de Viviendas Asequibles
Cada año, la Coalición Nacional de Vivienda de Bajos Ingresos (NLIHC) mide la disponibilidad de viviendas de alquiler asequibles para hogares de ingresos extremadamente bajos y otros grupos de ingresos. Basado en la Muestra de Microdatos de Uso Público de la Encuesta de la Comunidad Estadounidense (ACS PUMS), El Hueco presenta datos sobre la oferta de vivienda asequible y las cargas de los costos de vivienda a nivel nacional, estatal y metropolitano. El informe también examina la demografía, la discapacidad y el estado laboral, y otras características de los hogares de ingresos extremadamente bajos más afectados por la escasez nacional de viviendas de alquiler asequibles y disponibles.
2020 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
The Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) is a HUD report to the U.S. Congress that provides nationwide estimates of homelessness, including information about the demographic characteristics of homeless persons, service use patterns, and the capacity to house homeless persons. The report is based on Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) data about persons who experience homelessness during a 12-month period, point-in-time counts of people experiencing homelessness on one day in January, and data about the inventory of shelter and housing available in a community.
Fuera de Alcance 2021
Los documentos fuera de alcance son una brecha significativa entre los salarios de los inquilinos y el costo de vivienda de alquiler en los Estados Unidos. La estadística central del informe, el costo de vivienda es una estimación del salario por hora que debe ganar un trabajador a tiempo completo para pagar una vivienda de alquiler modesta con el alquiler de mercado justo (FMR) de HUD sin gastar más del 30% de sus ingresos en gastos de vivienda, el estándar aceptado de asequibilidad.
Housing and Health: A Roadmap for the Future
In this report, the American Hospital Association shares data on the connection between health and housing stability. To be physically and mentally healthy, individuals need a safe, stable place to sleep at night. Housing-insecure individuals have worse health status and outcomes than those in stable housing.
Students Experiencing Homelessness in Pennsylvania: New Evidence of Under-Identification and Inequity
Pennsylvania schools have a history of under-identification. In this brief, Research for Action provides some evidence of improvement in identification of students experiencing homelessness in PA; however, rates vary by school community and Pennsylvania overall ranks only 36th out of 50 states in identification of students experiencing homelessness per school-aged children in poverty.
Unemployment Rights and Resources – COVID-19
Across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are doing their part to combat this virus–from staying indoors and delivering supplies to neighbors to caring for sick patients in hospitals and keeping our communities safe—and together, we’re going to beat this. My office is working to protect the health, safety, and financial security of all Pennsylvanians during this public health emergency. If you need help accessing any of the resources available below and are unsure who to contact, please reach out to my office at 717-787-3391 or info@attorneygeneral.gov.
Chester County Planning Commission Housing Report 2020
In 2020, recent trends of increasing housing prices, sales, and new construction continued. The median home sale price continued to rise, from $340,000 in 2018 to $355,000 in 2019, then further increasing to $375,064 in 2020. Adjusting for inflation, this is the highest median price since 2007.
50 Obstacles to Leaving
The National Domestic Violence Hotline adapted Sarah M. Buel’s “Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay” outlining 50 different reasons why abuse victims stay that she has encountered throughout her 20+ years of work in the domestic violence field.
Understanding the Cycle of Housing Insecurity for Marginalized Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
This paper summarizes findings from a community-based participatory research study conducted in collaboration with survivors from marginalized communities. The cycle of housing insecurity model presented in this paper draws attention to survivors’ barriers in getting and keeping housing. Recommendations are offered to counter these experiences through improved program services, policy implementation, and public awareness.
ALICE in Pennsylvania: A Financial Hardship Study
This body of research provides a framework, language, and tools to measure and understand the struggles of a population called ALICE — an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE represents the growing number of households in our communities that do not earn enough to afford basic necessities. Partnering with United Ways, nonprofits, academic institutions, corporations, and other state organizations, this research initiative provides data to stimulate meaningful discussion, attract new partners, and ultimately inform strategies for positive change. Read more about ALICE in Chester County
¡Lanzamiento de la campaña de concientización pública!
Decade to Doorways y el condado de Chester reconocieron los esfuerzos incansables y el progreso significativo de la asociación Decade to Doorways de agencias locales, empresas, comunidades religiosas y vecinos para poner fin a la falta de vivienda en el condado de Chester para 2022.
A Place to Call Home: Housing Challenges Among Immigrant Families
Immigrant families face housing challenges including a lack of affordable housing, health hazards, and overcrowding. Family professionals can support housing by asking about immigrant client housing, connecting with resources, supporting culturally sensitive housing programs, and encouraging political engagement.
Decade to Doorways COVID-19 Response
The community has had to adapt and respond creatively to continue to meet the needs of our neighbors in need during the current health crisis.
Wings for Success Services for Women Ages 15+ During COVID-19
Need help? Wings for Success provides the following: Emergency clothing or clothing for work, updating resume/interview prep/career advice, and virtual workshops. Hablamos español.
Justice at Work’s Guidance for the Safety of Essential Workers: Pennsylvania Department of Health Order of April 15, 2020
Are you still working because your workplace is an "essential" business? If so, you are entitled to health and safety protections at work. Employers must take certain actions to ensure the health and safety of its employees.
PECO COVID Resources
PECO understands that many customers are continuing to face financial hardships. To assist, PECO is offering expanded payment agreements and financial assistance programs to help customers pay down outstanding balances that may have increased during the pandemic.
24/7 Behavioral and Mental Health Support & Referral Helpline
This statewide support line is staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. Call 1-855-284-2494. For TTY, dial 724-631-5600.
How to File for Unemployment Compensation During Coronavirus
If you lost your job or your hours were cut because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should apply for unemployment compensation at: https://www.uc.pa.gov, or call the statewide toll-free number: 888-313-7284.