Clarifi is offering FREE tax assistance for eligible taxpayers

Starting in February, Clarifi will launch an annual VITA [Volunteer Income Tax Assistance] service to help community members save on READ MORE

Managing Your Money in the New Year

We’re starting the New Year with a tough (but basic) truth: There’s no magic to financial stability. We can’t wave READ MORE

‘It’s motivating’: Cash and counseling empower Philly mom

For Jamilah, there’s no turning back. The Philadelphian recently celebrated two years in recovery and moved into a new apartment. READ MORE

Simulating poverty: Our honest takeaways

A group of Clarifi staff participated in the Community Action Poverty Simulation, designed by Missouri Community Action Network (MCAN) on 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

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

‘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

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