Homeless Advocacy Project - Legal Services to End Homelessness

1429 Walnut Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility

Experiencing or at-risk for homelessness.

Hours

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:30pm

(215) 523-9595

Voice

Application process

Call or visit website to request legal help.

Fees

Services free of charge.

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Provides civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Helps establish eligibility for benefit programs such as SSI, TANF, medical assistance, SNAP, and veterans compensation and pension; upgrades discharge characterizations; enforces custody and other family law rights; assists with shelter and supportive services; helps with replacing or correcting identity documents; and preserves private and subsidized housing eligibility.

What's Here

Criminal Record Expungement Assistance Disability Benefits Advance Medical Directives Veteran/Military Health Insurance Veteran Benefits Assistance Homelessness Advocacy Groups Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution Eviction Prevention Assistance General Legal Aid

Providing organization

Homeless Advocacy Project

Provides legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.