From ELCA Advocacy (https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/Advocacy): NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to act. “As we journey together through the time God has given us, may God give us the grace of a welcoming heart and an overflowing love for … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Walter Scott. Michael Brown. This list of unarmed blacks killed by police continues to grow. More must be done to not only hold the killers responsible but to stop … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Nearly half of all adults (47.5%) live in a household where someone has lost income from work since March 13th. Poverty and homelessness are being exacerbated by the pandemic, with people of color … Continued
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program is a temporary program designed to bridge the gap left by schools closing and help families who may have strained resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program allows for DHS to provide … Continued
LIHEAP provides assistance for home energy bills, helping ensure continuity of utility and other energy services for low-income Pennsylvanians. LIHEAP normally runs from November through March, but the Recovery Crisis program can help with Pennsylvanians’ current energy costs, including critical … Continued
EAP helps low-income families who have lost wages and are experiencing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is open to families with a child under the age of 18 or a woman who is currently pregnant. Families … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): Pennsylvanians across the state braved a global pandemic and widespread civil unrest to exercise their right to vote last Tuesday. Many of them voted in polling places that were not socially distanced or where poll … Continued
Beginning Wednesday, June 10, five more COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites will open in Walmart parking lots across the state. A. Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 167 Hogan Blvd, Mill Hall, PA B. Walmart Supercenter parking lot, 21920 Route #119, Punxsutawney, PA C. … Continued
In order to provide support to families and communities who have suffered loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Red Cross has developed a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC). People can visit redcross.org/VFAC to access this resource with special … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/10/lethal-inequality-new-study-shows-millions-high-risk-covid-19-us-lack-adequate Published on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 by Common Dreams “It’s not just Covid care that’s unaffordable. Patients with heart disease, asthma, and diabetes need protection too. Medicare for All is the long-term answer.” By Jake Johnson, staff … Continued