‘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

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

Meet Clarifi’s new board members

We are thrilled to welcome Aneka Williams, Drew Schneider, Octavia Howell, and Andrew Soven to Clarifi’s Board of Directors. Clarifi’s 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

After gaining financial security, Philadelphian helps his community heal from gun violence

Rasheid is driven to help people, especially those he sees himself in: Young Black men who grew up with gun 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

For years, homeownership felt impossible. Then she bought her first home.

Twana used to see homeownership as a giant obstacle course, with endless paperwork and strict financial requirements. The Philadelphian had READ MORE

This Second Chance Month, let’s talk about working with justice-impacted people

In honor of Second Chance Month, we’re highlighting Clarifi’s Reentry Program, which pairs our free, one-to-one counseling model with $1,000 READ MORE

Clarifi awarded a $1 million grant through the 2023 TD Ready Challenge

A 2023 TD Ready Challenge grant was awarded to Clarifi for their solution that helps address systemic barriers to affordable and stable housing and helps increase access for those who need it most.