The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP, helps low-income families pay their heating bills. LIHEAP is a grant that offers assistance in the form of a cash grant, sent directly to the utility company, or a crisis … Continued
Posted at http://thirdandstate.org/2016/october/snap-works-pennsylvania-children Oct 03, 2016 10:12 am | John Neurohr The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps PA families put food on the table. But we know now that it accomplishes much more than that. Research increasingly shows that … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2016/10/04/fact-of-the-week-600000-employees-will-gain-paid-sick-days/#.V_aNXfkrIdU By Lecia Imbery October 4, 2016 If you’ve been to a doctor’s office or pharmacy lately, you’ve seen the signs announcing that flu season is here, and urging you to get your flu shot now. On my daily … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): For the upcoming Clinton vs. Trump debate, people can suggest questions and vote for them on a website, and the moderators have agreed to consider the most popular ones. People have posted tons … Continued
From Raise the Wage PA (http://raisethewagepa.org/): Please take a moment to support Pennsylvania workers by signing a petition calling for an increased minimum wage at http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51246/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=19633. Republican leaders in Harrisburg have been holding minimum wage legislation hostage in committee, and … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2016/09/29/know-ever-face-homelessness/#.V-10vvkrIdU By James Abro September 29, 2016 According to the public policy organization Demos: one in seven Americans will face homelessness at some time during their lives. In addition, 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day and will continue to do so for … Continued
From Corporate Accountability International (http://www.stopcorporateabuse.org/): We are facing a climate crisis. Flooding in the Gulf Coast. Droughts in California and New England. Devastating storms in the Midwest. Extreme weather across the country is threatening our homes, our businesses, and our … Continued
The Huffington Post “New research … shows that preschool teachers respond to their black and white students differently. Implicit biases – or unconscious stereotypes – might be at the root of these differences … The first half of the study … Continued
From UUPLAN (http://www.uuplan.com/): Credit: Hiro Nishikawa The situation at the Berks County Residential Center where approximately 30 immigrant mothers and their children who are seeking asylum are detained, continues to be unresolved. On Sunday evening, October 2nd, members of the … Continued
About us: PennFuture is leading the transition to a clean energy economy in Pennsylvania and beyond. We are protecting our air, water and land, and empowering citizens to build sustainable communities for future generations. Position: PennFuture is seeking a full-time … Continued