BenePhilly

Offering free, one-on-one support to apply for public benefits.

Services

Get free help applying for public benefits

How to receive free, one-on-one help applying for public benefits.

About

BenePhilly offers free, one-on-one help to enroll Philadelphia residents in public benefit programs. These programs can help you afford some expenses, such as:

Prescription drugs.
Health insurance.
Food.
Property taxes.
Heat and other utilities.
Paying for college.
Disability benefits.

A BenePhilly counselor can fill out public benefit applications with you and follow up on the status of your applications.

Connect

Email	benephilly@phila.gov
	Phone: (215) 685-3654

Locations

BenePhilly centers

BenePhilly centers are located at the community-based organizations below. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Organization	Address	Phone	Hours
Catholic Social Services: Southwest	6214 Grays Ave., 19142	(215) 724-8550, ext. 6	Mon – Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PA CareerLink Philadelphia, Northwest	5847 Germantown Ave., 19144	(215) 298-9292	Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Impact Services	1952 East Allegheny Ave., 19134	(215) 739-1600, ext. 156	Mon – Fri, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Philadelphia FIGHT	1233 Locust St., 19107	(215) 525-8636	Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Utilities Emergency Services Fund (UESF)	1608 Walnut St., Ste. 600, 19103	(215) 814-6845	Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Esperanza	4261 N. 5th St., 19140	(215) 324-0746, ext. 108	Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mobile unit

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity also has a mobile Benefits Access Unit. Staff members drive a special vehicle with internet access to:

Public offices.
Nonprofit social services organizations.
Targeted and underserved areas.
Neighborhood events.

Staff members provide information about public benefits and can start the application process on the spot.

To request a visit from the mobile unit, complete our online form.