Public Benefit : Advocacy and Civil Rights
Homeless Advocacy Project
Helping to break the cycle of homelessness
Rating
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Homeless Advocacy Project
42 South Fifteenth Street
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
tel: (800) 837-2672
fax: (215) 981-3866
EIN: 23-2619480
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha I. Cohen | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $80,500 | 14.30% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1990, the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) exists to meet the legal and advocacy needs of homeless individuals and families in Philadelphia. With a legal staff of six and a corps of 300 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, and law students, HAP engages in direct outreach to homeless individuals in need of legal services. Each month, HAP conducts eight to sixteen legal clinics at shelters and soup kitchens located throughout the city. At these clinics, HAP's staff and volunteers meet and interview prospective clients, assess their legal needs, provide advice and referrals for services, and offer on-going legal representation and advocacy to those with more complex problems.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Advocacy Project - PA | 56.66 | |
| Center for Constitutional Rights - NY | 60.05 | |
| Legal Services for Children - CA | 63.71 | |
| Connecticut Legal Services - CT | 64.21 | |
| National Immigration Law Center - CA | 65.91 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Advocacy Project - PA | 56.66 | |
| Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund - VA | 29.07 | |
| Advocates for Children of New York - NY | 63.57 | |
| Center for Constitutional Rights - NY | 60.05 | |
| American Bar Association Fund for Justice and Education - IL | 56.27 | |
| The Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center - CA | 61.99 |





