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

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

Housing Success Stories: West Philadelphia resident purchases first home

Clarifi client Safyia wanted to start building equity through homeownership. She breaks down her strategy below: GOAL: To stop paying READ MORE

Housing Success Stories: Philadelphian buys childhood home of 50+ years

A Philly native promised his mother that he wouldn’t lose the family home after she became seriously ill. Dwayne Fair READ MORE

Re-entry Stories: After Clarifi counseling, Philadelphian is ready to buy a home

Formerly justice-involved citizen Akeem Sims proves that no matter your background, homeownership and financial stability are possible. Sixteen years before READ MORE

RRR stories: Philadelphian uses low-interest repair loan for new kitchen

A Philadelphia nursing assistant renovates her home of 14 years using a 3% fixed interest repair loan. Janeen Bey wanted READ MORE

RRR stories: Philadelphian buys and renovates grandfather’s home (VIDEO)

One year ago, Clarifi helped relaunch Restore Repair Renew to make the City of Philadephia home repair program more accessible READ MORE

Winter is Here…Ways to Trim and Get Help With Energy Costs

Whether you follow the Farmer’s Almanac, the Old Farmer’s Almanac or NOAA’s prediction for the 2021–2022 winter weather, heating your READ MORE