Honoring our nation’s veterans today — and every day. Nearly 33,000 veterans were tallied in the national 2024 Point-in-Time count as experiencing homelessness. HAP shares its gratitude both for these individuals, and our network of community partners who work to improve their circumstances.

Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) announces Mel Harris will be taking the place of Lamarr Todd this Saturday at our second HA HAs for HOMES! Tickets are still available for 11/15 at 4pm at Helium Comedy Club. https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965

HAP would like to highlight the work of one of our former interns, Allison Nasson! She is doing big things at the Oregon Law Center for those who are experiencing homelessness out on the west coast. You can read more about it here: eastoregonian.com/2025/10/23/p...

HAP can't wait for its 2nd HA HAs for HOMES on 11/15 at 4pm at Helium Comedy Club! To make it even more exciting for the community, we're offering a chance to win (4) lower level Flyers Tickets (form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/homeles...), and holding a food drive for our neighbors!

HAP’s Legal and Advocacy Director spoke in support of Councilmember Rue Landau's resolution to raise awareness of the growing food and housing insecurity that many of our clients are facing due to the loss of SNAP benefits and other federal funding cuts. (2/2) @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social

Thursday, Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), Bethesda Project and other advocates were invited to City Council by Councilmember Rue Landau to support Councilmember Landau's resolution recognizing November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month in Philadelphia. (1/2) @ruephilacouncil.bsky.social

Just 2+ weeks to HA HAs for HOMES, our comedy benefit show at Helium Comedy Club. This next comedian spotlight is on Adam Flick, who shares his personal connection to HAP’s mission. Buy a ticket to see Adam and the other hilarious comics on 11/15 at 4pm. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965

ALERT: Due to the federal government shutdown, public benefits for food assistance will not be issued until federal funds are released to the PA government. Many HAP clients will face significant food insecurity as a result. If you are in need of food during this time, visit www.phila.gov/food/.

HAP is counting down (just 3+ weeks) to HA HAs for HOMES, our comedy benefit show held at 4pm on 11/15 at Helium Comedy Club. Today we are profiling Amber Born, one of Philly’s finest. Read about her and then buy tickets STAT! Reserved seats are limited. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965

October marks the National Celebration of Pro Bono! Thank you to our volunteers whose dedication is invaluable to our mission of reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness in Philadelphia. Celebrate by getting involved! Contact Maggie Oberkircher ([email protected]) to learn more.

HA HAs for HOMES is back and less than a month away! We profiled our amazing headliner Chanel Ali, and asked her why laughter is important during challenging times. Read her answer and then see one of the hottest talents to come out of Philadelphia, LIVE! philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965

HAP staff is eager to share a sampling of the photos taken at our annual benefit! Visit: www.haplegal.org/hap-annual-b... for more pictures from a very special evening. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible!

HA HAs for HOMES is BACK! On 11/15 at 4pm at @heliumcomedyphl.bsky.social, laugh it up at some of Philadelphia's finest comedians for an incredibly important cause--fighting homelessness. Tickets WILL move fast. Order yours today! philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965

hap.betterworld.org/giveaways/50... The raffle is up to $3,269! Enter today for a chance to win big, and a guarantee to make a difference. Drawing is 9/18 at 8pm. Enter early, enter often!

hap.betterworld.org/giveaways/50... HAP is holding its 50/50 raffle! Last year the pot went up to more than $7,000, and this year--with 16 days to go--we're already at $2,459! Please buy tickets to support people experiencing homelessness, and get a chance to win big money.

HAP’s work to reduce homelessness by helping clients address eviction judgments is featured in an article by Andrew Feigenbaum and Nancy Rimmer in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter this month.

HAP’s Statement on Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Homelessness

Join us September 18th 6pm – 8:30 pm at the African American Museum in Philadelphia for HAP's Annual Benefit! We will be celebrating our 35th year of being in service to Philadelphians experiencing or facing homelessness with the theme: “Changing Lives for 35!” www.classy.org/event/2025-h...

Our Summer Newsletter should be in your mailboxes! Read here for a digital version: www.haplegal.org/happening/su...

Check out our June volunteer spotlight, Benjamin Fischer from Klehr Harrison! Benjamin’s advocacy for a pro bono client who had exhausted all other options achieved an awesome result. Learn more here: www.haplegal.org/happening/ju....

Cases like these are one of the reasons why HAP is tireless in its efforts to advocate for those experiencing or facing homelessness. Visit our website to find out more. www.haplegal.org #housingnothandcuffs

The Duffy Fellows at Homeless Advocacy Project wish to express their thanks to Duffy Firm and Tom Duffy, Esq., for making their life changing work possible. Read more in their own words at the link. www.haplegal.org/happening/co...

For more information on where to find your nearest cooling center: www.phila.gov/2023-07-26-w...

HAP and its clients owe so much to The Duffy Firm. We extend our greatest thanks. Please read the release on all The Duffy Firm makes possible: www.duffyfirm.com/news/duffy-f...

HAP is ELATED to announce its 2025 Annual Benefit, which will be on Sept. 18th from 6-8:30 @ the African American Museum in Philadelphia. The Benefit's theme reflects the organization's longevity and impact--Changing Lives for 35! Please reserve your tickets today! www.classy.org/event/2025-h...

youtube.com/shorts/416Wa... Watch this short video and take action!

PA eviction records are permanently/publicly available online, making it harder to obtain stable housing. HAP supports a bill pending in the PA legislature that would seal eviction records after seven years. CLS is a leading advocate on this issue. Learn more: clsphila.org/housing/evic...

HAP is hiring a SOAR Paralegal. Our SOAR Project rate has connected over 3,000 people in that time to life-changing income. Our SOAR Project is more important than ever to our community. We're looking for someone special to join us. Details at the link, apply ASAP. www.haplegal.org/about/career...

HA HAs for HOMES was a resounding success, raising nearly $7,000 for free legal services for people experiencing or facing homelessness. To learn more about HAP, and get involved, visit www.haplegal.org/about/ . Thank you everyone!!

Please join HAP for a hybrid CLE program – Accessing SSI Benefits for Your Clients: Providing Representation in HAP’s SOAR Project – on April 10th from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Virtual and in-person (at Ballard Spahr) attendance options are available. Register with [email protected] by April 8th.

The big day is TOMORROW! And look what we spotted at Helium Comedy Club! Get tickets at the link below, but they'll also be available at the door. Come early for a good seat. We can't wait to see you and have a good time for a good cause. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190

Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! The event is 4-5 at 4pm, Helium Comedy Club, with the great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services. It's just over a week away, buy tickets today to see TaTa Sherise headline!

philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190 Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! The event is 4-5 at 4pm, Helium Comedy Club, with the great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services. 138 tickets sold so far! Will you make it 139?

Dine n' Donate at Wilder Philly! Head to 2009 Sansom Street on 3/29, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Homeless Advocacy Project. Pop in for a pull-apart roll, stay for the mocktails. Thanks Wilder!

At nearly this time in two weeks, you could be sitting in Helium Comedy Club, lights about to lower, comedy about to start. But you have to get tickets! It's a good time, for a good cause: providing free legal services to people experiencing homelessness. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190

HAP joined other community stakeholders at a City Hall discussion about solutions to homelessness in Philadelphia. We appreciate the City Council President’s invitation to join this group of experienced leaders. We look forward to continued strategic discussion of issues.

philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190 Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! The event is 4-5 at 4pm, Helium Comedy Club, with the great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services. 123 tickets sold so far! Will you make it 124?

philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190 Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! Note our new date, 4-5-25. The event is still at 4PM, Helium Comedy Club, with the same great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services.

HA HAs for HOMES IS ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! Join us in enacting change at this important and joyous fundraiser for Homeless Advocacy Project, and the clients we serve. Tickets are going fast for this important cause. Get yours today! philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190

Attention advocates & clients: individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations in city shelters for assistance with multiple needs. HAP & other orgs worked w/ the Office of Homeless Services who recently created a flyer summarizing the accommodation request & appeal process.

philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190 Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! Note our new date, 4-5-25. The event is still at 4PM, Helium Comedy Club, with the same great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services.

philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190 Meet the Comics for HA HAs for HOMES! Note our new date, 4-5-25. The event is still at 4PM, Helium Comedy Club, with the same great cause of fighting homelessness through providing free legal services.

HA HAs for HOMES is moving dates from 3/29 to 4/5, due to circumstances beyond our control. We hope you can still attend! Our line up is a little different, but the evening’s goal remains the same, to have a great time supporting a great cause. philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/303190

HAP is celebrating its partnership with law firm Kessler Topaz after being honored as one of 25 Partners in Philanthropy by Philadelphia Business Journal! Read more about this honor at the link. Thank you Kessler Topaz and all our partnering firms and legal departments!

Homeless Advocacy Project is excited to join bluesky! Learn more about HAP our at our website and sign up for our occasional emails. Thank you so much! www.haplegal.org/about/