Philadelphia Unemployment Project

10/21/2026

🚨URGENT action alert: We need your help today! The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to approve HB 1095 Eviction Record Sealing but now it must pass the full Senate in the next two days.

This legislation, which has bipartisan support, is a critical step towards making sure Pennsylvanians have safe homes to live in. Even when a tenant is never actually evicted, an eviction filing can remain on their record and make it more difficult to find safe, stable housing. This law would seal certain eviction records from public view after seven years, just like a credit report already does for other issues. More information about why eviction records are so harmful can be found at the link below.

With only two voting days left, this bill must pass the full Senate by 10/21. We are expecting this vote to happen soon, and WE NEED YOUR HELP to get this over the finish line. Contact your PA Senator and urge them to pass HB 1095 before time runs out! 🚨

https://clsphila.org/housing/eviction-records-hurt-pennsylvania-families/

10/20/2026

A special thanks to everyone who came out for a day of advocacy in Harrisburg! We asked our state legislators to pick a side: major corporate interests or the well being of their constituents.

08/31/2026

We had a blast at the annual PUP Picnic! A special thanks to everyone who came out! 🙌

08/12/2026

https://www.inquirer.com/business/unemployment-labor-workers-leave-workforce-jobs-economy-20260811.html?query=unemployment

The percentage of American workers ages 25 to 54 declined this year, and that’s not a good sign for the economy, experts say.

07/29/2026

Congratulations to Francia and all our SNAP contest winners! 🏆Thanks for using your talents to help spread the word about the new SNAP work requirements!🎉

Remember! PUP has a solution for everyone’s SNAP work requirement related issues. If you get kicked off due to the new work requirements CALL PUP! ☎️ 🐶

07/16/2026

A celebration of George Gould’s life will be held on Friday, July 24th at 2:30pm at Trinity Memorial Church, 2212 Spruce St. All who knew George are welcome.
The church has an accessibility ramp via the west entrance in the garden

07/15/2026

Denied or kicked off of SNAP because you weren’t working the new 20 hour weekly minimum? WEPUP CAN MAKE YOU ELIGIBLE ✅💰Get in touch with us! We have a solution for everyone impacted by the new work requirements.

07/10/2026

RIP Shirley Kitchen!
We lost another fighter for the people when Senator Shirley Kitchen passed away recently. Shirley was active in PUP when she went through a period of unemployment prior to her political career. She was a great advocate during her PUP days and the organization honored her during our 30 year anniversary celebration.
She will be greatly missed. Rest well Shirley.

Kitchen, who became the second Black woman elected to the Pennsylvania state Senate, leaves behind a legacy of public service, mentorship and advocacy.

07/02/2026

Congrats to our June SNAP Campaign Contest Winner: Nate Stein! 🎉 Don’t get kicked off SNAP! 🚫 Call PUP! ☎️

There’s one month left in the in contest! Help us spread the word about the new SNAP work requirements for a chance to win $500! 💰
‼️Contest guidelines and Submissions:
philaup.org/web/snapcontest‼️

07/01/2026

PUP is saddened to learn of George Gould's passing. George was a tireless advocate for struggling homeowners and renters, and we're proud to have worked closely with him for decades. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.