In Philadelphia, the Kensington Planning Process organizers, highlighted by NBCPhiladelphia, and city leaders, including RafaelMandelman at the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee, have announced a comprehensive plan to address the community's challenges using millions in opioid settlement funding. The initiative, covered by FRANCESWANGTV and MarcusBiddle3, aims to tackle safety, quality of life issues, and the prevention of housing crises, including gentrification. Additionally, CBSPhiladelphia reported that the plan includes financial assistance for residents, offering up to $5,000 for foreclosure prevention and home repairs, and up to $3,500 for rent assistance.
Residents in Kensington will now be eligible to receive up to $5,000 to prevent foreclosure. The same amount for home repairs and up to $3,500 to help pay rent will also be available. https://t.co/FHAykn4wQj
Members of the Kensington Planning Process on Wednesday announced long-term plans for using opioid settlement funds to prevent what they call the next “impending” crisis — housing issues and gentrification. via @MarcusBiddle3 https://t.co/nAHz1Tlshs
Leaders in Kensington have unveiled a plan to clean-up and invest in a brighter future for the community. The plan focuses on safety and quality of life issues. @FRANCESWANGTV spoke with residents who are hoping these plans work. https://t.co/lb757bkMT5
Today, I'm hosting a hearing at the Board of Supervisors Budget & Finance Committee on the City's residential treatment bed expansion plan for those suffering from mental illness and addiction. Watch now: https://t.co/Wm5lzuhoBF https://t.co/FceraaQvVJ
Watch: Organizers with the Kensington Planning Process will discuss how they hope to use millions in opioid settlement funding to help improve Philly's poorest neighborhood. https://t.co/cyJtzQ7EJM