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'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 (moberkircher@haplegal.org) 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 (moberkircher@haplegal.org) 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!
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
philadelphia.heliumcomedy.com/shows/329965
October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
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!
September 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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.
September 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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.
The Philadelphia Bar Reporter
philadelphiabar.org
August 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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
July 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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...
www.classy.org/event/2025-h...
July 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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...
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...
Summer '25 Newsletter for Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) — Homeless Advocacy Project
To request a replacement or additional copy of the newsletter, please email sbrannigan@haplegal.org. To make a donation, please visit our donation page and accept our utmost thanks.
www.haplegal.org
July 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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....
June 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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
#housingnothandcuffs
June 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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
#housingnothandcuffs