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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: (800) 994-5537

How to get started

Call the BenePhilly Helpline at (800) 994-5537. The helpline staff at Clarifi will ask a few questions to figure out which BenePhilly center is right for you. Then, you will be transferred to the appropriate location.

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 (for new or returning medical center clients only) 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.
Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1800, 19103 (215) 685-3654 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.

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