Homeless Advocacy Project

HAP office will be closed Friday June 19th in observation of Juneteenth

Congrats to Brittany on a year at HAP! Brittany is one of our SOAR paralegals, who came to HAP with 4 years of legal service experience and it shows. Brittany’s cool and straight forward approach has helped 9 HAP clients experiencing homelessness obtain their disability benefits, helping them get the financial assistance they need. She is also a vital member of our DEI committee. HAPpy First!! 🎉

Today our staff provided a legal clinic at the Woodstock Family Center, where they spoke to several residents about a wide variety of civil legal matters, including identification documents, eligibility for disability benefits, criminal record clearing, and custody issues. While at Woodstock one of our staff members noted the children playing in the facility and stated that there is always a lively energy that showcases the care Woodstock provides for families who are staying there.

The Children, Youth, and Families Project or CYF is one of the programs that HAP offers to our clients. One of the resources we provide is assistance in navigating the SNAP or Food Stamps application process.

Here is a quick guide about eligibility, if you have any questions please email [email protected].

Happy second anniversary to our Legal and Advocacy Director, Nancy Rimmer! In her two years at HAP Nancy has been a driving force, whose work spans from meeting with clients to managing and assisting our legal team. As our advocacy director, she has continued to ensure that HAP is informed of policy changes in the city that directly impact our clients. HAPpy 2nd! 🎉

The first gay pride demonstration in Philadelphia took place Jun. 11, 1972 and that legacy of protest and celebration continues as we celebrate Pride Month. HAPpy Pride!

Every Wednesday 11:30 – 2pm, you can find us at Broad Street Love for our weekly legal clinic. These clinics are a great way to talk with one of our attorneys face to face!

If you can’t make to a clinic we are always available via phone 215-523-9595 or through our online portal!

This month’s HAP In Action showcases the importance of the SOAR Project and how closely this work aligns with our mission to reduce the frequency, duration, and harm of homelessness in Philadelphia. Click the link to see the Executive Summary and if you want to stay in the know about our advocacy work be sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter by signing up on the righthand of the page.

HAP In Action: 05/26 Research and Direct Service Update — Homeless Advocacy Project  

We’re just 5 months away from our 2026 Annual Benefit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Every year our sponsors provide meaningful support for our clients and programming and we’re always accepting new partners! If you interested in supporting our work and having a great time at our benefit, check out our website! And stay tuned for more updates about the benefit.
https://www.haplegal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_Corporate-Sponsorhip-Brochure-1.pdf

HAP would like to thank Tom Duffy and The Duffy Firm for their continued support and collaboration which makes our work possible!

Read More Here : https://www.duffyfirm.com/news/duffy-fellows-expand-frontline-legal-help-to-fight-homelessness-in-philadelphia