Good Shepherd Mediation Program

05/25/2023

We are hiring! Several positions open in our Restorative Justice department. For job descriptions and application info:

See current career opportunities that are available at CORA Services

04/20/2023

Mediation in the news!

A settlement in the Dominion-Fox case seemed unlikely -- until it wasn't

10/04/2022

https://twitter.com/helengymatlarge/status/1577321942125891586?s=46&t=mJY5MZQELxiRQtPxrReU4g

“ The diversion program has received praise from tenants and landlords alike, giving landlords and tenants tools to unblock clogged lines of communication, says Sue Wasserkrug of .”

09/15/2022

Help us celebrate Peace Day!

12/16/2021

This just in!

The nationally recognized initiative is credited with reducing evictions by 75% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

12/04/2021

So proud of our Eviction Diversion Program team!

10/19/2021

Mediation on Marketplace!

The mediation program aims to repair strained relationships and keep tenants in their homes. It's conducted more than 2,000 mediations so far.

09/24/2021

Great story in USA Today (today!) about Philadelphia's success in disbursing federal rental assistance funds, and preventing evictions through the Eviction Diversion Program.
Quote from a landlord: "There's power in mediation," ... "You walk in as enemies and walk out as friends."

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07/30/2021

Atlanta learns about our EDP

With the federal eviction moratorium set to expire on Saturday, and thousands of renters in Georgia and elsewhere in danger of being kicked out of their apartments, the White House has a message for local governments.

07/29/2021

Shout out to our EDP volunteers!

https://www.facebook.com/PhillyMayor/posts/2606989122942024

07/08/2021

National news!

The CDC’s eviction moratorium expires on July 31, and that could leave nearly 6 million renters in trouble. Some cities like Philadelphia are coming up with creative ways to keep people in their homes.

05/27/2021

Quote of the day: "Philadelphia has the right idea"
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/opinion/eviction-moratorium-covid-philadelphia.html?searchResultPosition=1&fbclid=IwAR1MFYCHp2sA_Tm2FO7AEogj-SbB-KfFeFhVUuvDvZxUlpG7ew9aDBlFoCQ

Philadelphia is demonstrating how cities can help tenants and landlords.