Tag: Success Story
‘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
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
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
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.
‘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
Preventing poverty, uplifting neighborhoods: Clarifi’s impact in 2023
In a region where one in four people don’t have emergency savings, Clarifi is teaching people crucial financial knowledge that 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
‘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
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