Rachel Blake discusses the work she has done on preventing eviction due to foreclosure. Rachel Blake has received the Sharon L. King Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding professional achievement among…
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Utility Justice Project: Access to Affordable Utility Services in Historically Disinvested and Rural Communities
By Gio Brackbill, Utility Justice Project Manager Introduction The Pennsylvania Utility Law Project launched the Utility Justice Project (UJP), an initiative to work in historically underserved and disinvested communities in…
Laura Schwartz continues her advocacy for returning citizens.
The Pennsylvania Reentry Council (PARC)’s Housing Subcommittee held a successful virtual housing roundtable on October 14th. Among the Committee's planners was RHLS's Director of Economic Development, Laura Schwartz. In addition…
Local activist is featured on a new podcast from PACDC.
Last year, RHLS was involved in the negotiation of a Community Benefits Agreement between Philadelphia community groups and a developer in North Philadelphia, Be A Gem Crossing. One of the…
Policy Intern Kaitlin Grant Discusses Work at Intersections of Health and Housing.
My background is in health policy and management. I have a Master's in Public Health which has allowed me to focus my public health thought process on implementing community health…