Homeownership, Clarified: 7 lessons in buying your first home

Theresa bought her first home in 2023, the same Philadelphia rowhouse she’d rented since 2000. “I would like to say READ MORE

Clarifi’s executive director announces retirement at end of 2024, organization launches search for his successor

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Sept. 18. 2024: Clarifi, the leading financial empowerment nonprofit in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, is seeking READ MORE

3 ways Philadelphia homeowners can lower their property tax bill

Philadelphia homeowners may see an increase in their property taxes next year. The City released new property value assessments in READ MORE

‘We are our communities’: Clarifi partners with guaranteed income pilot for pregnant Philadelphians

To celebrate our partnership with Philly Joy Bank, a pilot program that’s supporting 250 pregnant Philadelphians through a guaranteed monthly READ MORE

Why we compensate our clients for their stories

In 2024, Clarifi formalized a process to compensate clients for sharing their stories. While we have compensated clients in the READ MORE

Restore, Repair, Renew stories: Historic Philadelphia row home gets major facelift

Marjorie first noticed the cracks several years ago. They ran from ceiling to floor in her South Philadelphia row home, READ MORE

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