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BenePhilly

Offering free, one-on-one support to apply for public benefits.

About

BenePhilly offers free, one-on-one help to enroll Philadelphia residents in public benefit programs. These programs can help you afford some expenses, such as:

  • Prescription drugs.
  • Health insurance.
  • Food.
  • Property taxes.
  • Heat and other utilities.
  • Paying for college.
  • Disability benefits.

A BenePhilly counselor can fill out public benefit applications with you and follow up on the status of your applications.

Locations

BenePhilly centers

BenePhilly centers are located at the community-based organizations below. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Organization Address Phone Hours
Catholic Social Services: Southwest 6214 Grays Ave., 19142 (215) 724-8550, ext. 6 Mon – Fri,
9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PA CareerLink Philadelphia, Northwest 5847 Germantown Ave., 19144 (215) 298-9292 Mon – Fri,
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Impact Services 1952 East Allegheny Ave., 19134 (215) 739-1600, ext. 156 Mon – Fri,
7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Philadelphia FIGHT 1233 Locust St., 19107 (215) 525-8636 Mon – Fri,
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF) 1608 Walnut St., Ste. 600, 19103 (215) 814-6845 Mon – Fri,
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Esperanza 4261 N. 5th St., 19140 (215) 324-0746,
ext. 108
Mon – Fri,
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mobile unit

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity also has a mobile Benefits Access Unit. Staff members drive a special vehicle with internet access to:

  • Public offices.
  • Nonprofit social services organizations.
  • Targeted and underserved areas.
  • Neighborhood events.

Staff members provide information about public benefits and can start the application process on the spot.

To request a visit from the mobile unit, complete our online form.

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Partners

Benefits Data Trust


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