Homeless Advocacy Project
@hap-philly.bsky.social
MISSION: To provide free civil legal services and advocacy to reduce the frequency and duration of homelessness in Philadelphia.
❄️HAP Offices will be closed for Winter Break from December 24th 2025 - January 2nd 2026. ❄️
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
❄️HAP Offices will be closed for Winter Break from December 24th 2025 - January 2nd 2026. ❄️
We wish to thank the community for its role in Homeless Persons Memorial Day, including Faye Chevalier and Andrew Feigenbaum, HAP staffers who helped organize the event. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with other compassionate individuals to mourn those lost in 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We wish to thank the community for its role in Homeless Persons Memorial Day, including Faye Chevalier and Andrew Feigenbaum, HAP staffers who helped organize the event. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with other compassionate individuals to mourn those lost in 2025.
Many thanks to a truly fantastic group of volunteers who helped HAP to host a life planning clinic in November and provided such valuable services to our clients. Read about it here: https://www.haplegal.org/happening/december-2025-volunteer-spotlight-life-planning-clinic.
December 2025 Volunteer Spotlight: Life Planning Clinic — Homeless Advocacy Project
www.haplegal.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Many thanks to a truly fantastic group of volunteers who helped HAP to host a life planning clinic in November and provided such valuable services to our clients. Read about it here: https://www.haplegal.org/happening/december-2025-volunteer-spotlight-life-planning-clinic.
Join us Thursday, December 18th at Arch Street Meeting House to honor those those who passed.
Services will begin at 4:30pm followed by a community dinner at 6:00pm.
Please note that this event will be held indoors to accommodate for code blue weather conditions.
Services will begin at 4:30pm followed by a community dinner at 6:00pm.
Please note that this event will be held indoors to accommodate for code blue weather conditions.
December 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join us Thursday, December 18th at Arch Street Meeting House to honor those those who passed.
Services will begin at 4:30pm followed by a community dinner at 6:00pm.
Please note that this event will be held indoors to accommodate for code blue weather conditions.
Services will begin at 4:30pm followed by a community dinner at 6:00pm.
Please note that this event will be held indoors to accommodate for code blue weather conditions.
Please read HAP's Statement on The Trump Administration's Proposed Funding Cuts on the Happenings section of our website. https://ow.ly/vri950XGnMr
December 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Please read HAP's Statement on The Trump Administration's Proposed Funding Cuts on the Happenings section of our website. https://ow.ly/vri950XGnMr
HAP staff like Margie invite you to enroll in our monthly giving program this #GivingTuesday! Your monthly gift of $35 will make a tremendous difference in HAP's ability to fulfill its mission. Enroll today and help our clients year-round!
https://ow.ly/W6zI50XAK6p
https://ow.ly/W6zI50XAK6p
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
HAP staff like Margie invite you to enroll in our monthly giving program this #GivingTuesday! Your monthly gift of $35 will make a tremendous difference in HAP's ability to fulfill its mission. Enroll today and help our clients year-round!
https://ow.ly/W6zI50XAK6p
https://ow.ly/W6zI50XAK6p
Homeless Advocacy Project wishes to thank every individual—whether client, volunteer, donor, staff, event attendee, or community partner—everyone who helped make our 2025 successes in our clients' lives possible. Thank you and we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Homeless Advocacy Project wishes to thank every individual—whether client, volunteer, donor, staff, event attendee, or community partner—everyone who helped make our 2025 successes in our clients' lives possible. Thank you and we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
New and current HAP volunteers, please join us for a 1 hour virtual CLE – Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients Experiencing Homelessness – on December 11th from noon - 1 p.m.! Register here: https://morganlewis.webex.com/weblink/register/r6052e919413badd641ad1dce38fd6287.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
New and current HAP volunteers, please join us for a 1 hour virtual CLE – Ethical Considerations in Representing Clients Experiencing Homelessness – on December 11th from noon - 1 p.m.! Register here: https://morganlewis.webex.com/weblink/register/r6052e919413badd641ad1dce38fd6287.
HAP's Shevaun Brannigan is applauding everyone who made Saturday's HA HAs for HOMES a success! Thank you to Helium, all attendees, raffle entrants, Comcast Spectator, our comics, Wilder patrons and Wilder itself, as well as our donors of food items for South Philadelphia Community Fridge!
November 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
HAP's Shevaun Brannigan is applauding everyone who made Saturday's HA HAs for HOMES a success! Thank you to Helium, all attendees, raffle entrants, Comcast Spectator, our comics, Wilder patrons and Wilder itself, as well as our donors of food items for South Philadelphia Community Fridge!
We can’t wait for HA HAs for HOMES tomorrow at 4 pm at Helium Comedy Club https://ow.ly/XR5c50XrOtH. Looking for something to do before or after the show? Wilder will be donating a portion of select cocktails and mocktails to HAP on 11/15. Check them out at https://ow.ly/5O3o50XrOtI.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We can’t wait for HA HAs for HOMES tomorrow at 4 pm at Helium Comedy Club https://ow.ly/XR5c50XrOtH. Looking for something to do before or after the show? Wilder will be donating a portion of select cocktails and mocktails to HAP on 11/15. Check them out at https://ow.ly/5O3o50XrOtI.
Catch Betty Smithsonian at HAP’s HA HA for HOMES tomorrow at 4pm at Helium with other incredible comedians, including headliner Chanel Ali! Get $5 off your ticket with the code “Haha2” https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Catch Betty Smithsonian at HAP’s HA HA for HOMES tomorrow at 4pm at Helium with other incredible comedians, including headliner Chanel Ali! Get $5 off your ticket with the code “Haha2” https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965
Three days until HA HAs for HOMES! Check out Logan Malin and the other comics on Sat at 4pm at Helium Comedy Club. You can buy tickets here: https://ow.ly/8itu50XqMEt (get $5 off with code “Haha2”) and read more about this sure-to-be-hilarious afternoon of giving back to the community.
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Three days until HA HAs for HOMES! Check out Logan Malin and the other comics on Sat at 4pm at Helium Comedy Club. You can buy tickets here: https://ow.ly/8itu50XqMEt (get $5 off with code “Haha2”) and read more about this sure-to-be-hilarious afternoon of giving back to the community.
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.
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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
https://philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
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...
eastoregonian.com/2025/10/23/p...
5 Pendleton homeless residents sue city for constitutional violations - East Oregonian
Five homeless women filed a lawsuit in state court claiming Pendleton’s policies target homeless residents.
eastoregonian.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
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!
November 3, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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/.
If you are in need of food during this time, visit www.phila.gov/food/.
October 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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/.
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 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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.
October 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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!
October 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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!