News Report | November 10, 2019
Pennsylvania DHS Invests $4.3 Million In North Philadelphia Health Enterprise Zone
On October 18, 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced grants of $4.3 million for social service programs for individuals living in the North Philadelphia Health Enterprise Zone (HEZ). The zone was formed in late 2016. Funding was awarded to provider organizations with an existing partnership in the zone serving area residents. The funding will support pathways to employment for people receiving public assistance ($600,000), home visiting programs that support healthy child and family development ($2.7 million), and eviction prevention services for people at risk of losing their homes ($1 million).
According to DHS Secretary . . .