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BenePhilly

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

Services

Get free help applying for public benefits
How to receive free, one-on-one help applying 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.

Connect

Email benephilly@phila.gov
Phone: (844) 848-4376

Locations

BenePhilly centers are not providing in-person services at this time. Call a phone number listed below for remote services.

BenePhilly centers are located at the following community-based organizations:

Organization Address Phone Hours
Catholic Social Services:
Southwest		 6214 Grays Ave.,
19142		 (215) 724-8550,
ext. 6		 Monday–Friday,
9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Impact Services PA CareerLink NW 5847 Germantown Ave.,
19144		 (215) 385-3057 Monday–Friday,
7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Impact Services 1952 East Allegheny Ave.,
19134		 (215) 739-1600,
ext. 156		 Monday–Friday,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Philadelphia FIGHT 1207 Chestnut St.,
3rd Floor, 19107		 (215) 525-0464 Monday–Friday,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Utilities Emergency
Services Fund (UESF)		 1608 Walnut St.,
Suite 600, 19103		 (215) 814-6841 or (215) 814-6843 Monday–Friday,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
United Communities
Southeast Philadelphia
Houston Center		 2029 S. 8th St.,
19148		 (215) 468-1645,
ext. 7200		 Monday–Friday,
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Esperanza 4261 N. 5th St.,
19140		 (215) 324-0746,
ext. 108		 Monday–Friday,
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
City of Philadelphia:
North Philadelphia
Municipal Services Center		 2761 N. 22nd St.,
19132		 (215) 685-9745 Monday–Thursday,
10 a.m.–3 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.

Email benephilly@phila.gov for more information about the Benefits Access Unit.

Partners

Benefits Data Trust


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