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Pennie open enrollment — health coverage for 2027 FREE
Sun, Nov 1 to Fri, Jan 15 · Online at pennie.com or 1-844-844-8040
Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace is open. Enroll by December 15 for coverage starting January 1.
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Free events and benefit deadlines in Philadelphia, week by week. Add any of them to your own calendar with the buttons on each card.
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LIHEAP heating help season FREE
Mon, Nov 2 to Fri, Apr 23 · Online on COMPASS or call 1-866-857-7095
Cash grants of $200–$1,000 for heating bills, plus Crisis grants, for households at or under 150% of the poverty level. Apply free on COMPASS.
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Medicare open enrollment FREE
Thu, Oct 15 to Mon, Dec 7 · By phone or at medicare.gov
The one window each year to switch Medicare Advantage or Part D drug plans. Changes take effect January 1, 2027. Free unbiased help: PA MEDI at 215-765-9040.
Tuesday, Nov 3
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Election Day — polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. FREE
Tue, Nov 3 · 7 a.m.–8 p.m. · Your polling place
Vote in person until 8 p.m. Mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. — hand-deliver yours to a county office or drop box if you still have it.
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Free legal help — walk-in intake FREE
Tue, Nov 3 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Thursday, Nov 5
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Free legal help — walk-in intake FREE
Thu, Nov 5 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 1424 Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services takes walk-in intake on Tuesdays and Thursdays: housing, benefits, debt and more. Arrive early — slots fill.
Friday, Nov 6
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Toys for Tots: last day for nonprofits to apply FREE
Fri, Nov 6 · Online at philadelphia-pa.toysfortots.org
Community organizations requesting toys apply by today on the chapter's official site.
Saturday, Nov 7
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Esperanza Health Center — Saturday hours
Sat, Nov 7 · 9 a.m.–12 p.m. · 861 E. Allegheny Avenue
The Allegheny Avenue health center is open Saturday morning. Low-cost care — call ahead to check the day's services.
Sunday, Nov 8
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Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade & Festival FREE
Sun, Nov 8 · 12 p.m. · Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval
The parade marches along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to a festival at Eakins Oval, in front of the Art Museum. Free, rain or shine.
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