Insight Pt. 2: Addressing Energy Poverty with Energy Coordinating Agency, Understanding Changes to SNAP Benefits with CLS
Update: 2025-09-12
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šļø Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA) with Steve Luxton Today weāre joined by Steve Luxton, CEO & Executive Director Ā and Lorraine HortonĀ the Director of Community Programs at the Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA). Since 1984, ECA has worked to end energy poverty in Philadelphia. Through its 16 Neighborhood Energy Centers, ECA provides bill payment help, energy education, housing counseling, and access to programs like LIHEAP. Each year, ECA weatherizes 800+ homes, repairs or replaces 5,000 heating systems, and trains 200+ residents for clean energy jobs at its nationally accredited Knight Green Jobs Training Center. Under Steveās leadership, ECA ensures families have safe, affordable energy while preparing the next generation for green careers.
šĀ ecasavesenergy.org | š 215-609-1040
š± @ecasavesenergy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter)
šļø Understanding SNAP Changes with Mackenzie Libbey (CLS) Starting September 1st, many adults in Philadelphia may only receive SNAP benefits for three months every three yearsāunless they qualify for exemptions or meet new work rules. Mackenzie Libbey, Staff Attorney at Community Legal Services (CLS), joins us to explain what these changes mean, who may be exempt, and how to protect your benefits.
šĀ clsphila.org/SNAPchanges | š 215-981-3700
š± @clsphila (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
šĀ ecasavesenergy.org | š 215-609-1040
š± @ecasavesenergy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter)
šļø Understanding SNAP Changes with Mackenzie Libbey (CLS) Starting September 1st, many adults in Philadelphia may only receive SNAP benefits for three months every three yearsāunless they qualify for exemptions or meet new work rules. Mackenzie Libbey, Staff Attorney at Community Legal Services (CLS), joins us to explain what these changes mean, who may be exempt, and how to protect your benefits.
šĀ clsphila.org/SNAPchanges | š 215-981-3700
š± @clsphila (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
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