Philly couple buys their first home after a lifetime of renting

This National Homeownership Month, we’re celebrating Tamika and Curtis, who are about to celebrate their first year of homeownership! The READ MORE

Philly nonprofit, Clarifi, to keep families housed with $845K William Penn Foundation grant

PHILADELPHIA, PA: Clarifi, the largest provider of financial and housing empowerment services in Greater Philadelphia, was awarded more than $845,000 from the READ MORE

8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Finances This Spring

Are you worried about the rising costs of living and aren’t sure how to plan for them? You’re not alone: READ MORE

Clarifi Announces New Executive Director

Clarifi, the leading financial empowerment nonprofit in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Murphy as 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

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

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.