Author: Taylor Goebel
Three Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, as one of the most historic U.S. cities, is rich with Black history. It is where abolitionists like William READ MORE
‘You might stumble, but that’s OK’: Homeowner stays resilient beyond Clarifi
Five years ago, Jovon and her family were renting income-based properties in Philadelphia. Typically, that meant when Jovon got a READ MORE
‘Breaking generational curses’: Philadelphian buys first home
Renting wasn’t Rosheka’s endgame. For years, the Philadelphian spun her wheels from rent increases and a stagnant savings account. She READ MORE
Poverty Awareness Month: Three ways to address wealth inequality
Preventing and reducing poverty in our communities means knocking down barriers to wealth. First, let’s look at poverty in Philadelphia, READ MORE
Preventing poverty, uplifting neighborhoods: Clarifi’s impact in 2023
In a region where one in four people don’t have emergency savings, Clarifi is teaching people crucial financial knowledge that READ MORE
From eviction to homeownership: Deamonie’s story
When she first came to Clarifi in May, Deamonie was facing eviction. “I had a habit of spending on everything,” READ MORE
How Clarifi is fixing Philadelphia’s home repair gaps
Preserving Philadelphia’s existing housing stock keeps the city affordable and ensures residents maintain their most important asset, but homeowners have READ MORE
‘It gave me determination’: Philadelphian, single mom now a homeowner
The day she left an abusive relationship in 2016, Fortune had saved just enough money for a deposit on an READ MORE
One less foreclosure in Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s low- and middle-income homeowners are struggling to catch up financially from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how Clarifi counselors are helping.
Philadelphia’s Neighborhoods: Five key takeaways
Philadelphia needs thriving neighborhoods. It needs residents who can save and build wealth and buy a home they can pass READ MORE